Talking about about his strained relationship with his dad in the past, Arjun admitted that his mother Mona Kapoor was hurt when his father left her to marry Sridevi. However, he also admitted that he respects Sridevi and how the actress was instrumental in bringing him closer to his father Boney Kapoor.
He also spoke about how he went with his father and his stepmother for vacations. He felt a bit awkward as their two children also accompanied them. However, he admits that he has respect for Sridevi but she will always be his father's wife.
After the death of Mona Kapoor, Sridevi has started taking keen interest on Arjun and his career. She wished luck to Arjun for his debut film Ishaqzaade.