The internet was sent into a frenzy after Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, once Bollywood’s favorite couple, shared a warm hug at the IIFA 2025 press conference. Their unexpected reunion saw them exchanging smiles and engaging in a quick chat, while the paparazzi captured every second of the rare moment. For fans who once adored their on-screen and off-screen chemistry, this was nothing short of a blast from the past.
As soon as their pictures surfaced, social media exploded with excitement, with many reminiscing about their unforgettable performances as Aditya and Geet in Jab We Met. The buzz surrounding their reunion even led to renewed calls for a sequel to the 2007 cult classic.
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, the creative mind behind Jab We Met, weighed in on the speculation, addressing the growing demand for a follow-up film. “Actually, I find it very interesting that Shahid and Kareena met up at IIFA, and people are talking to me about Jab We Met,” he said. Acknowledging Shahid’s recent remark that the filmmaker had “moved on” from the story, Ali added, “I think that everybody has moved on. It’s been a long time since Jab We Met.”
Despite the fan craze, Ali made it clear that a sequel is not on the cards. “I think we should savour that and we should not spoil it by coming up with a sequel at all,” he stated, shutting down any hopes of revisiting Aditya and Geet’s journey. However, he didn’t hold back on his admiration for the actors, saying, “I’m not really planning a movie with Shahid and Kareena per se, but it’s great that they met and they’re both very fantastic actors. I obviously had the greatest time working with both of them.”
Jab We Met continues to be a timeless favorite, beloved by fans of the romantic comedy genre. While a sequel may not be in the works, Shahid and Kareena’s unexpected reunion was enough to rekindle the magic of their iconic film—at least for one unforgettable moment.
