On February 3, 2026, actor Arjun Kapoor marked his late mother Mona Shourie Kapoor’s birth anniversary with an emotional Instagram post, reflecting on grief, strength, and resilience.
“Life’s Been Kinda Cruel to Me Lately”
In his note, Arjun admitted that life has felt “kinda cruel” lately, but added he’s ready to take the punches and “still rise,” crediting his mother for teaching him how to face life with grace and dignity.
The Post: Throwback Memories
Reports describe Arjun sharing throwback visuals from his time with his mother—The Indian Express notes it as a fan-made collage, while TOI describes a series of old black-and-white photographs.
Industry & Family Reactions
The post drew support from several celebrities. Malaika Arora reacted with a heart emoji, and Genelia Deshmukh posted a reassuring message. Reactions also came from names such as Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, among others.
Fans Call for Kindness
Alongside emotional responses, many fans urged people to stop trolling and be more mindful about online comments directed at the actor.
Mona Kapoor’s Legacy
Mona Shourie Kapoor passed away on March 25, 2012, aged 48, with reports attributing her death to multiple organ failure after battling cancer (hypertension is also mentioned in the coverage).
—By Manoj H