When Kareena Kapoor addressed her break-up with Shahid Kapoor and reacted to reports of him being lonely and depressed: ‘He seems to be a ladies’ man!’ |

Bollywood has seen many love stories and breakups. One that still interests fans is the romance and breakup of Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor. At a recent event, fans were happy to see them talk to each other again. After years of keeping distance, they were seen smiling and chatting. It felt like a special Jab We Met moment, bringing joy to many fans.
What Went Wrong?
The two were once deeply in love but broke up in 2007, leaving fans curious about the reason. In an old interview with Anil Thakraney, Kareena talked about their breakup. She shared her views on love and also opened up about her new relationship with Saif Ali Khan.Fans Left Heartbroken
The news of Kareena and Shahid’s breakup left fans upset, especially because of their amazing chemistry in movies like Fida, Chup Chup Ke, and the beloved Jab We Met. Their roles as Geet and Aditya made many believe in true love. But real-life love stories don’t always have happy endings, and that was true for Kareena and Shahid too.
Clearing the Air
Rumours floated around about the reason behind Kareena and Shahid’s breakup, but she cleared the air during a 2007 interview with Anil Thakraney. Kareena explained that while there was love between them, their relationship had reached a stage where things weren’t falling into place. She felt Shahid was very focused on his career, and at that point, it seemed like his work took priority. According to her, sometimes relationships don’t work out despite the emotions involved.

When the interviewer mentioned that Shahid appeared “lonely and depressed” after their breakup, Kareena quickly brushed off the idea. She responded with a sharp comment, suggesting that Shahid didn’t seem heartbroken at all. Instead, she pointed out that he appeared to be surrounded by female co-stars and enjoying their attention, hinting that he looked more like a ladies’ man than someone dealing with heartbreak.
However, despite her sarcastic remark, Kareena made it clear that she wished Shahid well. She said she genuinely wanted him to be happy and succeed in everything he had worked hard for over the years.

Breaking the Stereotypes
Another common rumour was that Kareena ended things with Shahid because his career wasn’t growing as fast as hers. However, she firmly denied this claim. Kareena made it clear that her decision had nothing to do with success or status. She said she had loved Shahid deeply for over four years and believed in his potential. For her, it wasn’t about finding a successful man but about being with someone who truly understood and loved her. She called it shallow for anyone to think otherwise.