Synopsis
At the 25th IIFA Awards in Jaipur, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan's on-stage chat transported the audience back to their 'Jab We Met' days. The event featured performances and tributes, with Kareena honoring her grandfather and Shahid showcasing his skills.Key Takeaways
- Shahid and Kareena reminisce about their past on stage.
- Kareena performs a tribute to Raj Kapoor.
- Shahid shares glimpses of his performance preparations.
- Both stars had a significant relationship in the late 2000s.
- The IIFA event celebrates cinematic excellence.
Mumbai, March 8 (NationPress) The 25th edition of the IIFA Awards in Jaipur was a star-studded event, but it was the delightful on-stage conversation between Bollywood icons Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan that took the audience on a nostalgic trip to their “Jab We Met” days.
Former partners Shahid and Kareena shared a warm moment while engaging in conversation at the IIFA 2025 press conference in Jaipur on Saturday. The paparazzi captured the pair as they embraced and chatted.
Kareena is set to honor her late grandfather Raj Kapoor and will perform on stage during the main event, showcasing some of her biggest hits.
Shahid, who has been sharing snippets of his practice sessions on Instagram, is expected to deliver an unforgettable performance on the final day of the event.
Back in the late 2000s, Kareena and Shahid were an item. They appeared together in films like Fida, Chup Chup Ke, and Jab We Met. However, they decided to part ways shortly before the shooting of Jab We Met commenced.
Released in 2008, Jab We Met, directed by Imtiaz Ali, follows the story of Aditya Kashyap, a heartbroken businessman who boards a train and meets the lively Punjabi girl Geet Dhillon. As they miss their train, Geet and Aditya embark on an adventure to her home, leading to a transformative love story.
Kareena found love with her husband Saif Ali Khan during the filming of Tashan, and they married in 2012. The couple is blessed with two sons – Taimur and Jeh.
In the meantime, Shahid married Mira Rajput in 2015, and they have a daughter named Misha and a son named Zain.
The festivities for IIFA kicked off on Saturday, March 8, featuring the Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards Co-Presented By NEXA, which is celebrating OTT and digital entertainment for the first time.
The grand finale is set for March 9, Sunday, where awards recognizing cinematic excellence will be presented. The event will be hosted by Kartik Aaryan. This year, IIFA will also celebrate the legendary filmmaker Ramesh Sippy's iconic film 'Sholay', starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra.
