Alia Advani known professionally as Kiara Advani is an Indian actress who works in Hindi and Telugu language films. After making her acting debut in the comedy film Fugly (2014), she played MS Dhoni’s wife in the sports biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). She gained appreciation for playing a sexually unsatisfied wife in the Netflix anthology film Lust Stories (2018) and played the leading lady in the political thriller Bharat Ane Nenu (2018).
Advani received wider attention for starring in the romantic drama Kabir Singh and the comedy drama Good Newwz, two of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2019. She won the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter. She had further commercial success in the 2022 films Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Jugjugg Jeeyo. Her performances as Vikram Batra’s girlfriend in the war film Shershaah (2021) and a troubled married woman in the romantic drama Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023) earned her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
In addition to acting, she serves as the ambassador of several brands and products. Advani is married to actor Sidharth Malhotra.
Kiara Advani Details:
| Real Name | Alia Advani |
| Date of Birth | 31 July 1991 |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Current Residence | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | 31 July |
| Age | 32 |
| Height | 5′ 6½″ (1.69 m) |
| Weight | 58 kilograms (approx) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eyes Color | Brown |
| Education | Jai Hind College |
| Parents | Jagdeep Advani Genevieve Jaffrey |
| Sibling | Mishaal Advani (brother) |
| Spouse(s) | Sidharth Malhotra ​(married. 2023)​ |
| Relatives | Saeed Jaffrey (great-uncle) |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Debut film | Fugly (2014) |
Kiara Advani Early Life and Education:
Kiara Advani was born on 31 July 1991, to Jagdeep Advani, a Sindhi Hindu businessman, and Genevieve Jaffrey, a teacher whose father was originally from Lucknow and whose mother was of Scottish, Irish, Portuguese, and Spanish ancestry. Her younger brother, Mishaal, is a musician. She is related to several celebrities through her maternal family. Actors Ashok Kumar and Saeed Jaffrey are her step-great-grandfather and great-uncle, respectively.
Advani was educated at Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai. She then attended Jai Hind College, Mumbai where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications.
Born as Alia Advani, she changed her first name to Kiara prior to the release of her first film, Fugly, in 2014. Her choice of name was inspired by Priyanka Chopra‘s character Kiara in the film Anjaana Anjaani (2010). She stated that it was Salman Khan‘s suggestion to change her name, as Alia Bhatt was already an established actress.
Kiara Advani Career:
Kiara Advani embarked on her acting journey with the Hindi ensemble comedy film Fugly in 2014. Despite her standout performance, the film underperformed at the box office. However, critics like Taran Adarsh praised her for her talent and striking presence, foreseeing a promising future for her in the industry.
Advani gained widespread recognition with her role in the 2016 sports drama M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, where she portrayed Sakshi Rawat, the wife of cricketer MS Dhoni. The film was a commercial success, further establishing Advani’s place in Bollywood. Subsequently, she appeared in Abbas-Mustan’s action thriller Machine in 2017, which failed to make an impact at the box office. However, her collaboration with filmmaker Karan Johar in the Netflix anthology Lust Stories in 2018 garnered positive reviews, with critics praising her performance alongside Vicky Kaushal.
Advani expanded her horizons to Telugu cinema with the 2018 action film Bharat Ane Nenu, starring opposite Mahesh Babu. While the film performed well, her role was criticized for lacking depth. She followed this up with Vinaya Vidheya Rama, which failed to meet expectations. In the same year, Advani made a guest appearance in the ensemble period film Kalank. Despite the mixed reception of her projects, Advani’s versatility and potential as an actor continue to be acknowledged within the industry.
Advani’s career took a significant turn in 2019 with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s romantic drama Kabir Singh, starring opposite Shahid Kapoor. Despite its massive commercial success, the film faced criticism for its portrayal of misogyny and toxic masculinity. Critics noted Advani’s passive role but acknowledged her talent nonetheless. She followed this with the comedy Good Newwz, which also performed well at the box office, earning her an IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2020, Advani starred in Guilty, a Netflix film about sexual assault, showcasing her versatility in portraying complex characters. She received acclaim for her performance but faced mixed reviews for her role in Laxmii, a horror comedy. Her final release of 2020, Indoo Ki Jawani, received a lukewarm response from critics. She continued her successful streak in 2021 with the war film Shershaah, where she portrayed the girlfriend of army officer Vikram Batra. The film became the most-streamed Indian film on Amazon Prime Video, earning her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
In 2022, she appeared in the comedy horror film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and the ensemble comedy-drama Jugjugg Jeeyo, both of which achieved commercial success. She also starred in the digital release Govinda Naam Mera, receiving praise for her energetic performance.
Advani’s recent projects include Satyaprem Ki Katha, a romantic drama, where she showcased her growing confidence as an actor. She received her second Filmfare nomination for Best Actress for her performance. Looking ahead, Advani is set to appear in the Telugu film Game Changer and join the cast of the action sequels War 2 and Don 3, indicating her continued prominence in Indian cinema.
Kiara Advani Personal Life:
Despite persistent rumours of dating actor Sidharth Malhotra since 2020, Advani did not publicly speak about the relationship. On 7 February 2023, they married in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. Their wedding received widespread media attention, resulting in their wedding pictures being the most-liked Instagram post in India.
Kiara Advani Filmography:
Kiara Advani Movies:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | War 2 | TBA | Filming |
| 2024 | Game Changer | TBA | Telugu film; filming |
| 2023 | Satyaprem Ki Katha | Katha Kapadia | — |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Reet Thakur | — |
| 2022 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Nainaa Sharma | — |
| 2022 | Govinda Naam Mera | Suku Shetty | — |
| 2021 | Shershaah | Dimple Cheema | — |
| 2020 | Guilty | Nanki Dutta | — |
| 2020 | Laxmii | Rashmi Rajput | — |
| 2020 | Indoo Ki Jawani | Indoo Gupta | — |
| 2019 | Good Newwz | Monika Batra | — |
| 2019 | Kabir Singh | Preeti Sikka | — |
| 2019 | Kalank | Lajjo | Special appearance |
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Seetha | Telugu film |
| 2018 | Lust Stories | Megha Upadhyay | Karan Johar’s segment |
| 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Vasumathi | Telugu film |
| 2017 | Machine | Sarah Thapar | — |
| 2016 | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Sakshi Rawat | — |
| 2014 | Fugly | Devi | — |
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Kiara Advani TV Series:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Masaba Masaba | Herself | Cameo appearance |
Kiara Advani Music Video:
| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | “Urvashi” | Yo Yo Honey Singh |
| 2020 | “Kudi Nu Nachne De” | Vishal Dadlani, Sachin–Jigar |
| 2020 | “Muskurayega India” | Vishal Mishra |
Kiara Advani Awards and Nominations:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Satyaprem Ki Katha | Nominated |
| 2024 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actress | Satyaprem Ki Katha | Won |
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Nominated |
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performer of the Year Female | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Won |
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performer of the Year Female | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Won |
| 2023 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favourite Movie Actor (Female) | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Won |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Iconic Performer (Female) | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Stylish Actress (Female) | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Style Icon of the Year | — | Won |
| 2022 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | Shershaah | Nominated |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Shershaah | Nominated |
| 2022 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favourite Movie Actor (Female) | Shershaah | Won |
| 2022 | Hello! Hall of Fame Award | Best Actress-Critics Choice | Shershaah | Won |
| 2022 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Maharashtrian of the Year | — | Won |
| 2022 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Super Stylish Actor (Female) | — | Won |
| 2021 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Most Remarkable Performer | Special Mention | Won |
| 2021 | Smita Patil Memorial Award | Best Actress | Shershaah | Won |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Kabir Singh | Nominated |
| 2020 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Highest Grossing Actress | Kabir Singh | Won |
| 2020 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Highest Grossing Actress | Good Newwz | Won |
| 2020 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Good Newwz | Won |
| 2020 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actress in a Web Original Film | Guilty | Nominated |
| 2020 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Most Popular Actress – OTT | Guilty | Won |
| 2019 | Zee Cine Awards – Telugu | Best Find of the Year – Female | Bharat Ane Nenu | Won |
| 2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Telugu | Bharat Ane Nenu | Nominated |
| 2019 | Asiavision Awards | Emerging Star of the Year | — | Won |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Female Debut | Fugly | Nominated |
| 2015 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Debut Actress | Fugly | Nominated |
