Malaika Arora is widely known for her hit track Chaiyya Chaiyya in which she danced on a moving train with Shah Rukh Khan. But apart from her professional life, her personal life has also always grabbed attention. The diva, who was previously married to Salman Khan’s brother Arbaaz Khan, is now rumoured to be dating Mumbai-based diamond merchant Harsh Mehta. Let’s revisit Malaika’s relationship with Arbaaz and how it changed over the years.
Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan first met during the shooting of a coffee commercial in the 1990s. At the time, both were trying to establish themselves in the entertainment industry. Their friendship quickly blossomed into romance, and they dated for nearly five years.
After a long courtship, Malaika and Arbaaz got married on December 12, 1998. Their wedding was a blend of different cultures and traditions, reflecting the backgrounds of both families. The marriage attracted significant media attention as Malaika entered the influential Khan family. Over the years, the couple became regular fixtures at Bollywood parties and award functions. In 2002, the couple welcomed their son, Arhaan Khan.
Throughout their marriage, Malaika and Arbaaz built successful careers in different fields. Malaika became one of India’s most recognisable television personalities, reality show judges and performers, thanks to songs such as Munni Badnaam Hui and her appearances on popular TV shows. On the other hand, Arbaaz expanded his work as an actor and producer, notably producing the blockbuster Dabangg franchise starring his brother Salman Khan.
However, after nearly two decades together, cracks in the marriage began attracting public attention. In 2016, Malaika and Arbaaz officially announced their separation. While neither publicly discussed the exact reasons behind the split, both acknowledged that they had grown apart over time. Their divorce was finalised in 2017, bringing an end to a marriage that had lasted almost 19 years.
Following her divorce, Malaika found love again with Arjun Kapoor. The couple made their relationship public in 2019 after years of speculation. They frequently appeared together at events, vacations and family gatherings, becoming one of Bollywood’s most talked-about couples. However, they also broke up in 2024. Currently, Malaika is rumoured to be dating diamond merchant Harsh Mehta.
Arbaaz Khan also moved on after his divorce from Malaika. After being linked with several people over the years, he married Sshura Khan in an intimate ceremony in December 2023. Sshura is a celebrity makeup artist who reportedly met Arbaaz while working on a film project. Arbaaz and Sshura also welcomed a baby girl in October 2025.
