Arjun Kapoor made his Bollywood debut with Ishaqzaade, but behind the scenes, he was grappling with one of the most painful periods of his life. Just 45 days before the film’s release, his mother Mona Kapoor passed away. As the world celebrated the arrival of a new star, Arjun was quietly navigating overwhelming grief and emotional turmoil. He has now opened up about how contradictory this phase felt — mourning privately while becoming a public figure overnight.

Arjun Kapoor Reflects on His Debut and Losing His Mother

Speaking at the FICCI Young Leaders Summit in Mumbai, Arjun recalled how two life-altering events collided at once. He shared, “My mother passed away in March 2012, and my film released 45 days later. I was mourning and celebrating at the same time. I became a star overnigh

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