Synopsis
The IIFA 2025 event in Mumbai became a touching reunion for former lovers Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor, attended by Bobby Deol and Kriti Sanon. This celebration marks 25 years of Hindi cinema, with heartfelt performances and tributes, including one for Raj Kapoor.Key Takeaways
- IIFA 2025 stage facilitated emotional reunions.
- Kareena and Shahid, former lovers, shared an embrace.
- Bobby Deol revealed he was originally cast in ‘Jab We Met’.
- The film significantly influenced the rom-com genre.
- Kareena's performance pays tribute to her grandfather.
Mumbai, March 8 (NationPress) The IIFA 2025 event served as a heartfelt reunion for former friends and lovers this past Saturday. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor, who were spotted embracing each other, were joined on stage by Bobby Deol and Kriti Sanon among others.
This award ceremony promises to be a grand celebration of Hindi cinema's 25th edition, with the visuals emerging from the ongoing event being nothing short of surreal, leaving fans of Hindi cinema awestruck.
Kareena and Shahid share an extensive history, having been in a romantic relationship for about 4-5 years before moving on to marry their respective partners. Their iconic film ‘Jab We Met’, released in 2007, marked their final collaboration before their separation. The two actors drifted apart towards the end of filming. This movie significantly impacted the rom-com genre in Hindi cinema, establishing Imtiaz Ali as a prominent figure in the industry.
Following the film, Kareena was in a relationship with Saif Ali Khan for five years before their marriage in 2012. Shahid also wed Mira Rajput in 2015, and they are now parents to a daughter named Misha and a son named Zain. Misha was born in 2016, while Zain was born in 2018.
In an interesting twist, Bobby Deol also joined Kareena and Shahid on stage. Bobby once mentioned that he was originally considered for the iconic role in ‘Jab We Met’ opposite Kareena, but the part ultimately went to Shahid, who delivered a commendable performance and became the film's anchor.
The narrative primarily unfolds in Mumbai, Bhatinda, and Shimla, focusing on Aditya Kashyap (played by Shahid), a heartbroken businessman who boards a train and meets a chatty Punjabi girl, Geet Dhillon (played by Kareena). As they miss their train, the two embark on a journey to Geet's home, leading to a transformative love story.
This film also marked the beginning of a successful collaboration among Imtiaz Ali, music composer Pritam, and lyricist Irshad Kamil.
Kareena expressed her enthusiasm about performing at the 25th edition of IIFA, stating, “Namaskar, it’s wonderful to be here. I’m thrilled that IIFA invited me to perform. My performance will hold special significance as we commemorate 100 years of my grandfather Raj Kapoor, and we will pay tribute to him.”
She added, “I’m extremely excited. This is a deeply emotional moment, and I can’t wait for tomorrow night.”
