Bollywood’s beloved ‘Tamasha’ duo, Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor, sent the internet into a nostalgic meltdown after they were spotted having a heartwarming reunion at the Mumbai airport on Saturday morning. The ex-couple, who share a long and complex history, exchanged a friendly hug before sharing an airport buggy ride together, proving that maturity and mutual respect can prevail over past heartbreaks.
The viral video, quickly shared across social media by paparazzi accounts, captured the candid moment. Deepika, looking effortlessly chic in a grey co-ord set, was seated on an electric airport cart when Ranbir arrived at the entry gate. The two instantly greeted each other with a warm embrace before Ranbir joined her on the buggy, and they drove off together.
The encounter instantly sparked a flurry of delighted reactions from fans, who were quickly reminded of the high-profile relationship that blossomed between the two stars during the filming of Bachna Ae Haseeno in 2008 and their subsequent mature working relationship in films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Tamasha.
While the actors have moved on—Deepika is married to Ranveer Singh, and Ranbir to Alia Bhatt—their past remains a topic of public fascination. Their high-profile romance ended in 2009, with both actors later being candid about the reasons for the split. Deepika had previously shared that she was “hurt in the past,” while Ranbir publicly acknowledged his past infidelities, citing “immaturity” and “callousness.”
Today, however, the two share a respectful and friendly bond, as evidenced by this spontaneous airport meeting.
On the professional front, both actors have packed schedules. Deepika Padukone is currently lined up for Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated project King and Atlee’s action-drama tentatively titled AA22 X A6 opposite Allu Arjun. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor has a powerful slate ahead, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War and Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus Ramayana. Fans are now speculating if this chance encounter could hint at a future on-screen reunion.