‘Koffee With Karan’: Arjun Kapoor on being trolled for relationship with Malaika Arora; 12-year age gap

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor began dating a few years ago and they made their relationship public on Instagram in 2019.

On ‘Koffee With Karan’ 8, Arjun talked about being trolled for his relationship with Malaika Arora, who was previously married to Arbaaz Khan. He also addressed how their 12-year age gap affected their relationship.

When host Karan Johar inquired about the impact of trolls discussing his relationship, Arjun responded, ‘What is important to understand is that you will be affected. There is no person that is not being affected, it is about dealing with it. It also shows their (trolls') upbringing and their culture. Those people that are putting up random comments, you also know that they are trying to get your attention. So earlier, I used to get a bit worked up and wanted to respond all the time. Then I realised that I have to allow it to sink in, to understand what the reason is why these desperate people are trying to get my attention, and try to detach myself from their reaction. Does it affect me? Yes it does... they (trolls) might be doing it get likes.’

Karan Johar then shared how his sexuality is shamed all the time, and how not only him but even his mother Hiroo Johar is trolled for him choosing to become a single parent.

The filmmaker also talked about how he is trolled for his fashion sense and body shamed, adding 'you have to feel pity' for these trolls.

Arjun, who was joined by Aditya Roy Kapur on the show, then chimed in, ‘These are the same people that will take a selfie with you. When they see you at a shoot, these are the same people that are also dying to take selfies and photos with you. These are the same people, unfortunately.’

Arjun and Malaika Arora often share posts on social media featuring each other and step out for dates in Mumbai.

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