Malaika Arora responds to Arjun Kapoor's 'I am now single' statement: 'His prerogative, I won't discuss personal life publicly'

It's now confirmed that Malaika Arora Khan and Arjun Kapoor have ended their relationship after several years of dating. While Malaika had stayed silent about the breakup, she has now responded following Kapoor's recent remark in an interview where he stated, 'I am single.'

Arjun Kapoor confirms breakup with Malaika Arora: Here's what he said

Rumours about a breakup between Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora had been circulating for some time.?

During the promotions of his film Singham Again, which released on November 1, the 39-year-old Kapoor had told the paparazzi, "Nahin, ab main single hoon, relax karo." (No, I'm single now. Relax.)

His statement had finally confirmed what many had suspected.

Malaika Arora opens up about her breakup with Arjun Kapoor

Now, in a recent interview with ETimes, the Munni Badnaam responded, "I am a very private person, and there are certain aspects of my life which I don't want to elaborate on much. I will never choose a public platform to talk about my personal life. So, whatever Arjun has said is entirely his prerogative."

She also reflected on the challenges of the past year, stating, "I just want to say that, yes, it has been a very trying year for various reasons. I think it is time for all of us to move on from whatever transpired in the year that went by. I am ready for the New Year and a new start in my life."

Malaika-Arjun's love story

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor began their relationship in 2018, but kept it largely private.?

They often shared romantic pictures from their vacations, but rarely discussed their bond publicly.?

But even after their breakup news, Arjun remained supportive, especially when Malaika's father passed away.

Reflecting on why he was there for her during that tough time, Arjun explained in a recent interview with Raj Shamani, "In life, without going into one instance, I'd like to say when what happened with Khushi, Janhvi, there is an instinct and impulse. In this case, also, there is an instinct and impulse."

He added, "If I formed an emotional bond with somebody, I'd always lie to believe that I'd be there regardless of the good and the bad...I'm not somebody who is doing this for all and sundry. If I feel an emotion with someone, it will be there for life."

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