Mumbai | September 2 : Malaika Arora (born 23 October 1973) is an Indian actress, dancer, model, VJ and television personality who appears in Hindi-language films. She made her debut as a film producer in 2008 with her former husband Arbaaz Khan, founding the company Arbaaz Khan Productions, which created the Dabangg film series. As an actress, she has starred in films like Kaante (2002) and EMI (2008). She also performed in the songs Chaiyya Chaiyya (1998), Gur Naalo Ishq Mitha (1998), Maahi Ve (2002), Kaal Dhamaal (2005) and Munni Badnaam Hui (2010).
Personal life
Arora was married to Bollywood actor-director-producer Arbaaz Khan in 1998, after she met him during a coffee ad shoot. From her marriage with Khan until they got divorced, she was known as Malaika Arora Khan. On 28 March 2016, they announced their separation, citing compatibility issues. The couple officially divorced on 11 May 2017. Together they have a son, Arhaan Khan, born on 9 November 2002. After the divorce Arora maintained primary custody of their son, while Khan received visitation rights, as per the settlement reached in the Bandra Family Court. Bollywood actor Salman Khan and actor-director-producer Sohail Khan are her former brothers-in-law. Her former father-in-law was scriptwriter Salim Khan.
Arora has been in a relationship with actor Arjun Kapoor since 2016.
In April 2022, she had an accident on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway when three cars collided with each other as she was returning home from an event. She was taken to the Apollo Hospital in Navi Mumbai where she received stitches.
Arora became a vegan in 2020.
Top Controversies of Malaika Arora
Malaika Arora faces criticism over ‘Virginity’ question to son Arhaan Khan
Malaika Arora’s teaser for the second episode of her vodcast “Dumb Biryani” has certainly sparked a lot of conversations. The teaser features a candid interaction between Malaika and her son, Arhaan Khan, where they discuss personal topics like his “virginity” and her future marriage plans. This playful yet provocative exchange has led to mixed reactions online, with some people criticizing the content for being too personal and potentially inappropriate, while others praise the open and modern approach to parenting.
Malaika Arora talks about ‘idea of true love’ amid Arjun Kapoor break-up rumours: ‘I’ll fight for love till the very end’
Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor started dating in 2018 but recently, there have been rumours that the couple has broken up with each other. While the rumours started a few weeks ago, they gained steam after Malaika was absent at Arjun’s midnight birthday celebrations. While the couple is yet to address the status of their relationship directly, Malaika, in a recent interview, opened up about the “idea of true love.”
In a chat with Hello Magazine, Malaika said that while she is a romantic at heart who will fight for love, she is also very realistic when it comes to relationships. “I’ll never give up on the idea of true love, no matter what. I’m a typical Scorpio that way, so I’ll fight for love till the very end — but I’m also very realistic and know where to draw the line,” she said.
Malaika Arora finally addresses reports of breakup with Arjun Kapoor
Rumors of Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor’s breakup have sparked widespread speculation on social media, though the couple has yet to address the gossip directly. Known for keeping their personal lives private despite being open about their relationship, the duo, who went public with their romance in 2018, recently became the subject of breakup rumors. Malaika’s manager has now responded to these reports in a conversation with India Today. (Also read: Malaika Arora spotted in Bandra for the first time post-breakup rumors with Arjun Kapoor).
Malaika Arora On Her Divorce From Arbaaz Khan: “I Had To Feel Okay Within”
Malaika Arora recently opened up about her divorce with actor Arbaaz Khan. The couple separated 19 years after their marriage. In her recent interaction with Pinkvilla, Malaika got candid about getting married at 25, even though she did not face any pressure from her family. The Moving In With Malaika star said, “Not that I have grown up in a background where I was told ‘Oh you have to get married at this age’. I was told to live my life, go out enjoy, meet more people, and have more relationships, I was told all of that. Yet, I don’t know what got into my head, I said by 22-23 I want to get married. No one forced me but it was what I needed to do right now because it was the best option I had at that moment.”
Reflecting on her decision to part ways with Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora shared, “When I chose to get divorced, there weren’t many women in the industry taking that step and moving on. But for my personal growth and well-being, I had to feel at peace with my choice, especially if I wanted my child to be happy and thrive in his own space. So, that’s what I did.”
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