Kiara Advani, born as Alia Advani on July 31, 1991, is an Indian actress who has made a significant mark in both Hindi and Telugu language films. Her journey in the entertainment industry has been eventful, and she has garnered attention for her performances in various genres.

Kiara was born to Jagdeep Advani, a Sindhi Hindu businessman, and Genevieve Jaffrey, a teacher with a diverse heritage—her mother’s roots trace back to Lucknow, and she has Scottish, Irish, Portuguese, and Spanish ancestry. Kiara’s younger brother, Mishaal, is a musician. She attended Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and later pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications from Jai Hind College. Interestingly, she changed her first name to Kiara before her debut film, inspired by Priyanka Chopra’s character Kiara in the movie “Anjaana Anjaani”. This decision came about based on Salman Khan’s suggestion, as another actress named Alia Bhatt was already established in the industry1.

Kiara’s acting journey began with the Hindi ensemble comedy film “Fugly” in 2014. Critics praised her talent and striking presence. However, it was her role as MS Dhoni’s wife in “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story” (2016) that truly put her on the map. She gained further acclaim for her portrayal of a sexually unsatisfied wife in the Netflix anthology film “Lust Stories” (2018) and her lead role in the political thriller “Bharat Ane Nenu” (2018). Kiara’s career soared with the massive success of “Kabir Singh” and “Good Newwz” in 2019, both of which were among the highest-grossing Hindi films that year. Her performance in the latter earned her the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She continued her successful streak with films like “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” and “Jugjugg Jeeyo” in 2022. Notably, her roles as Vikram Batra’s girlfriend in “Shershaah” (2021) and a troubled married woman in “Satyaprem Ki Katha” (2023) garnered her Filmfare Award nominations for Best Actress1.

Apart from her acting prowess, Kiara serves as the brand ambassador for several products and brands. In her personal life, she tied the knot with fellow actor Sidharth Malhotra in 2023, adding another chapter to her eventful journey in the entertainment world.