Shahid Kapoor hilariously mimics Rashmika Mandanna's viral step-back moment at ‘Cocktail 2’ event, she responds with a smile - VIDEO

Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon starrer ‘Cocktail 2’ is gearing up for its theatrical release on June 19. However, before the film hits the screens, a moment from the movie's recent music launch event in Mumbai grabbed everyone's attention. During a photo session with the paparazzi, Shahid was spotted putting his hand on Rashmika's shoulder, to which she quickly stepped away. The video soon went viral on social media, with many people claiming that Rashmika looked uneasy in that moment. However, both actors chose to stay silent as fans continued to debate the incident online.

Shahid Kapoor takes a playful dig at Rashmika Mandanna

On Friday, May 29, the three actors came together for a ‘Cocktail 2’ promotional event, where Shahid decided to have some fun with the earlier controversy. While posing for photos, he playfully mimicked stepping back, taking a lighthearted jab at Rashmika over the viral moment, which left Kriti bursting into laughter. Rashmika, however, handled it with grace and responded with a warm smile. She could also be heard telling Shahid that she had not meant anything by it, putting all speculation to rest and making it clear that there was absolutely no tension between the two despite the social media uproar.

Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna's fun banter becomes highlight of ‘Cocktail 2’ promotional event

The fresh videos from the promotional event have been making rounds on social media, with Shahid and Rashmika's fun banter quickly becoming the highlight of the evening. The lighthearted moment not only put all rumours to rest but also gave fans a glimpse of the warm and easy bond the two actors share, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

Pritam hits back at plagiarism allegations over ‘Cocktail 2’ song ‘Mashooqa’

In another controversy surrounding the film, the recently released song ‘Mashooqa’ from ‘Cocktail 2’ landed in hot water after several netizens claimed that its tune was lifted from a 1993 Italian track titled ‘Se So Arrubate A Nonna’. The allegations quickly gained traction online, prompting music composer Pritam to break his silence and hit back at the critics. Taking to his Instagram handle, he wrote, "Every single one of my song releases comes with a set of self-appointed music detectives, who have created a new genre called 'imaginary similarities'. Same people, same 'inspired by' thesis.. Boss, at this point, you are my unpaid PR team..I just want to say guys, NOT NICE."

About ‘Cocktail 2’

‘Cocktail 2’ is helmed by Homi Adajania and serves as the sequel to the beloved 2012 romantic drama ‘Cocktail’, which originally starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in the lead roles.