Arjun Kapoor Battles Online Bullying: “Life’s Been Kinda Cruel”

Actor Arjun Kapoor has sparked a wave of support from fans and peers after sharing a series of poignant messages on Instagram. On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Kapoor posted a cryptic note that read: “If you keep going, you won’t regret it. If you give up, you will.”

The post follows months of what has been described as “brutal” and “relentless” cyberbullying, which eventually forced the actor to disable comments on his social media accounts.

The Anatomy of a Viral Meme

The recent surge in trolling stems from a 2017 clip that inexplicably became the top trending meme of 2025.

• The Origin: A video from a Half Girlfriend press event where Arjun gives a mock-serious stare to a journalist who said, “Kya baat hai!”
• The Remix: Meme creators paired the five-second clip with the Haryanvi track “Dus Don” (or Ho Underworld) by Dada Sadhu.
• The Impact: The meme became so ubiquitous that it generated over 94 million YouTube views and 1.5 crore Spotify streams. However, the “joke” turned into harassment as users flooded Kapoor’s personal posts—including family photos and holiday updates—with endless GIFs and insults.

“Taken the Punches Before”

Earlier this month, on February 3, 2026, Arjun shared an emotional tribute to his late mother, Mona Shourie Kapoor, on her birth anniversary. His words hinted at the mental toll of the recent months:

“Life’s been kinda cruel to me lately but it’s ok… I’ve taken the punches before I’ll take em again & still rise… Because u taught me how to fight by standing up facing life head on while being graceful & dignified thru it all.”

Support from the Industry:

The actor’s ex-girlfriend, Malaika Arora, was among the first to react with a heart emoji, signaling their continued mutual respect. Other family members, including Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor, have also stood by him publicly.

Professional Front: Moving Past the Trolls

Despite the online noise, Arjun remains focused on a major commercial comeback.