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New Delhi: Bollywood stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan took the stage together at the press conference for the 25th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2025 on Saturday.
The duo, who co-starred in films like Jab We Met, Chup Chup Ke, Fidaa, and 36 China Town, were once one of Bollywood’s most talked-about couples before parting ways in 2007. Though they later appeared in Udta Punjab (2016), they did not share screen time.
Now, both Shahid and Kareena are set to perform at IIFA 2025, which is being hosted in Jaipur over the weekend.
Shahid & Kareena Share the Stage After Years
Addressing the media, Shahid Kapoor expressed excitement about the upcoming event:
"We are very happy to be here in Jaipur for the IIFA Awards. It is completing 25 years, many congratulations for that. We are excited and want to give a live performance to the people and entertain everyone over the next couple of nights."
Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan spoke about her special tribute performance honoring her grandfather, the legendary Raj Kapoor, whose birth centenary was celebrated last year:
"I’m very excited. It’s an emotional moment for me. I can’t wait for tomorrow."
The press conference also saw a nostalgic moment as Shahid and Kareena shared a warm hug and were later spotted engaging in a conversation, much to the delight of fans and paparazzi.
Star-Studded Lineup at IIFA 2025
Apart from Shahid and Kareena, several other Bollywood celebrities were present at the event, including:
Kartik Aaryan
Kriti Sanon
Bobby Deol
Madhuri Dixit
Karan Johar (Host)
Kriti Sanon, who has filmed multiple projects in Rajasthan, shared her excitement about performing in Jaipur:
"It is going to be a great weekend. I have shot many films in Rajasthan, including my most favorite movie Mimi, which was shot in Mandawa. So it’s lovely to be back."
Madhuri Dixit also reflected on the milestone moment for IIFA:
"Completing 25 years is huge. We took our cinema, culture, and heritage to an international platform, and now we are happy to perform in India as well."
Karan Johar Remembers the First IIFA Awards in 2000
Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is co-hosting the awards with Kartik Aaryan, recalled attending the first-ever IIFA Awards in London (2000) with his late father Yash Johar:
"I’m very honored to be here today. I’m one of the few people who attended the first edition of IIFA at the Millennium Dome in London. It’s incredible to see how far we’ve come."
Other Bollywood Celebrities Attending IIFA 2025
Several other Bollywood stars and performers graced the press conference, including:
Jaideep Ahlawat
Vijay Varma
Ali Fazal
Abhishek Banerjee
Aparshakti Khurana
Shreya Ghoshal
Nora Fatehi
Sachin-Jigar
With such an incredible lineup of performances and celebrations, IIFA 2025 promises to be a spectacular weekend filled with glamour, nostalgia, and Bollywood magic.
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