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Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan’s alleged relationship

TNN | Last updated on - Aug 29, 2018, 17:29 IST
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Mahira Khan reveals she was broken and shattered when her pictures with Ranbir Kapoor were leaked

Back in September, some pictures of Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan spending time together in New York made their way online. Images of the actress smoking with Kapoor were met with a great backlash from some sections on her choice of outfit and the fact that she was smoking in public. Ranbir released a statement a few days later, but Mahira kept a low-profile for quite a while and did not talk about the incident. According to reports, Mahira found the opportunity to speak on the controversy in an interview while promoting her upcoming film. She said that she definitely wanted to talk about it and she’s a very strong woman but when all of this happened, she was completely "shattered and broken". She would think about posting a statement every day but would stop herself because she just wouldn’t know what to say.

‘Power Di Game’ (a song from her film) was ready to be released, which she thought was perfect timing, so she just posted that as sort of a response to the trolls. Mahira added that she understands where all the criticism came from and that it didn’t come from a place of hate, acknowledging not the trolls, but those who were genuinely disappointed to see those pictures. “It’s the same disappointment that my nani or my mamoo would have felt seeing that So even now when I meet an older lady who says that she didn’t like the pictures, I’m quick to apologize," she said. Mahira stated that while she was a role model for her fans, she wasn't perfect either; as any human, she makes mistakes. She was however happy that people had stood up for her back home in Pakistan. She believes the narrative in Pakistan is changing and she is happy to be part of it.
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Ranveer Singh reacts to Ranbir Kapoor-Mahira Khan’s viral photos

It wasn’t too long ago when fans woke up to pictures of Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan from their secret meet-up in New York City. The viral clicks didn’t just stir up a controversy for the Pakistani actress but also had rumour mongers guessing if there was something more to their relationship than what met the eye. While Ranbir stayed mum on the subject and Mahira was quoted saying that they had "learned from it," recently actor Ranveer Singh was asked for his views on the same.
In an interview with Filmfare magazine, the actor shared his views on viral pictures by drawing parallels from his own experiences. He said, “I can only speak about my own experience. There are times when I’m at a certain place with certain people and I don’t want those private moments to be captured by anyone. But, you can’t help it. You got to take the bad with the good. I get to do what I love to do and I make a lot of money. But some things are irritating and you’ve got to take them in your stride. It’s a crazy world.”
The ‘Padmavati’ star also went on to share some food for thought for Mahira, who braved a wave of hate and criticism after the pictures went viral. Ranveer said, “Everyone has their own interpretation. Everyone has their own set of values. Everyone has an opinion. You can hear them but you needn’t subscribe to them. At the end of the day, one should just live and let live and focus on more important things. Mahira is a great performer and an entertainer. One should ideally just engage with her at just that level.”
Ranveer will be seen playing the antagonist Sultan Alauddin Khilji in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial which also stars Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor. The magnum opus is set to hit theatres on 1 December 2017.
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Mahira Khan gives it back to the haters with a strong social message for all women

Mahira Khan recently made headlines when her leaked New York pictures with Ranbir Kapoor did rounds on the internet. As soon as the pic went viral, she was suddenly the target of all the trolls and hate comments.
Mahira, who kept her cool during the phase, has reportedly come out with a befitting reply for all the haters who apparently criticised and judged her for smoking and her dressing sense.
The Pakistani beauty walked the ramp recently for a cosmetic brand and making use of the platform, she reportedly said at the event, “Through the times of turbulence, through the joys, through the ups and downs, through the mistakes we make and all the success we get, let nobody… nobody’s opinion define who you are, And if anybody defines who you are, let it be yourself. Because including me and all the women out there, we’re all worth it!”
While this is the first time that Mahira has made a public appearance after the controversy, Ranbir had earlier spoken in defence of the actress.
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Ranbir Kapoor maintaining single status for Mahira Khan?

Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor recently exclaimed that it felt amazing to be single for the first time. However, his latest pictures with “good friend” Mahira Khan may have raised a lot of doubt. After a series of pictures of the two surfaced online from their New York rendezvous, reports now claim that Ranbir maintaining his single status, presumably for the Pakistani actress.
According to reports, the hunky Kapoor lad who is often spotted partying with mystery women, kept his private birthday bash restricted for only close friends and celebrity couples. Online reports claim that the star even steered clear from interacting with any particular girl at the party and moved around interacting with his many guests.
Could this mean that Ranbir is just enjoying singlehood or is he trying to make a point to his someone special? Our guess is as good as yours.
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Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan’s alleged relationship

Ranbir Kapoor is emerging as the prominent star in the next generation of actors, following much into the footsteps of his grandfather, uncles and father. The actor is known for his on-screen performances and off-screen romantic relationships. Ranbir has had relationships with actresses before with Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. The latest person he is being linked with is the Pakistani beauty, Mahira Khan. Mahira left quite a mark with her debut Bollywood film ‘Raees’, but left for her homeland soon after. However, the fans of the two actors just can’t stop talking about them together. So is there something more than a friendship between the two? Read on to find out.
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First met at a party

There are rumours that Ranbir first met Mahira at a party abroad. Apparently, his ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ co-star Fawad Khan introduced him to the 'Raees' actress, who was also friends with her as the two worked together for the Pakistani TV show ‘Humsafar’. It is rumoured that the two hit it off very well quite instantly and got along like a house on fire. After all this, the Indian and Pakistani star reportedly decided to stay in touch after their brief meeting.
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Crackling chemistry in pictures

Ranbir and Mahira attended an event in Dubai. The event which was held in March this year saw the two actors pose together on the red carpet. However, the two looked really well together in photographs and were also super cordial with each other. This set tongues wagging that maybe something is cooking between the two off-screen. But these suspicions became even stronger and cemented after what came next.
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Caught on camera

At the backstage of this very same event, there surfaced a video which became instantly viral. In the short clip that surfaced Ranbir and Mahira can be seen in what looks like an animated conversation. Of course, those who are rooting for the two to get together wasted no time in calling it a lover’s tiff. However, some rational minded people argued that maybe it was just an animated conversation or a rehearsal of some sort. Be as it may, this video has definitely piqued everyone’s curiosity.
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Ranbir and Mahira’s take on the whole matter

While the paparazzi seem eager to pair up the two, Ranbir and Mahira have stoically maintained that they are happily single. Mahira had even posted a cheeky Instagram post in July, which many thought was a reply to the rumours of her dating Ranbir. The ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ actor also maintained that they are just good friends. However, an undisclosed friend of the actor allegedly revealed that their relationship is a work in progress. This friend also claimed that Ranbir speaks very highly of her and that their friendship is budding into something more.
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Spotted together in New York

This brings us to the latest update on the matter. Lately, pictures of Ranbir and Mahira surfaced online where the two were spotted together in New York. The actors were seen catching a smoke together, with Mahira sizzling in a backless dress and Ranbir in his Sanjay Dutt biopic look. These pictures have become super viral and many are now certain that there is certainly something brewing between the two. It remains to be seen if there will be any official clarifications from either party on this matter or not.

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