- Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor reunited warmly at IIFA conference.
- Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday host upcoming IIFA ceremony.
- Abu Dhabi hosts IIFA Awards for the fourth time.
- Rashmika Mandanna will perform making her IIFA debut.
Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor caught everyone’s attention when they met at the IIFA 2027 press conference in Mumbai on Thursday, October 22. The former co-stars and ex-partners greeted each other with a warm hug on the red carpet, creating one of the event’s most memorable moments.
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Kareena Kapoor And Shahid Kapoor Share A Warm Reunion
The actors appeared cordial as they exchanged greetings, and their interaction soon became a talking point. Their reunion also brought back memories of a similar moment at last year’s IIFA press conference.
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Kareena and Shahid were in a relationship during the 2000s and shared the screen in films such as Fida, Chup Chup Ke and Jab We Met. Their on-screen chemistry made them popular with audiences, although the couple reportedly parted ways just before Jab We Met was filmed.
Both actors have since moved on with their personal lives. Kareena married Saif Ali Khan, and the couple have two sons. Shahid married Mira Rajput and has a son and a daughter.
Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor’s Looks At IIFA 2027
Kareena opted for an all-black ensemble, completing her look with stylish sunglasses. Shahid, meanwhile, looked dapper in a classic white suit.
Several other Bollywood celebrities attended the press conference, including Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Rashmika Mandanna, Abhishek Banerjee, Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi.
Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday To Host IIFA 2027
Actor Varun Dhawan will host the IIFA Awards ceremony alongside Ananya Panday. Karan Johar and Manish Paul will also join them.
The event is expected to feature performances by Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor. Rashmika Mandanna will make her IIFA debut at the upcoming edition and is set to perform live at the ceremony.
IIFA Returns To Abu Dhabi For Its Fourth Showcase
According to a press release, the event will mark IIFA’s fourth showcase in Abu Dhabi. It is being organised in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral.
The return to Abu Dhabi was announced at the Arabian Travel Market 2026. The announcement included a signing ceremony attended by Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral; Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of the Tourism Sector at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi; and IIFA co-founder Andre Timmins.
(With inputs from ANI)
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