Kiara Advani is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood and Telugu films. He is also known for his roles in the Netflix anthology “Lust Stories” and the Bollywood film “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.”
Wiki/Biography
Kiara Advani was born on 31 July 1992 (age 30 years, in 2022) in Mumbai, India.
Kiara With Her Mother
He did his schooling at John Connon Cathedral and School, Mumbai, and pursued his studies from Jai Hind College for Mass Communication, Mumbai. His Zodiac/Sun Sign is Leo. She was born Alia Advani but changed her name to Kiara before her Bollywood debut. He wanted to be an actor since he was 2 years old. He excelled in his studies and scored 92% in Class 12. After graduation, he took a short-term acting course with Anupam Kher and Roshan Taneja.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Eye Color: Light Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Figure Measurements (approx): 33-26-33
Family & Caste
Kiara Advani belongs to the Sindhi Community.
Parents & Siblings
Kiara was born to Sindhi Businessman Jagdish Advani and Genevieve Jaffrey who was a teacher. Kiara has Scottish, Irish, Portuguese and Spanish ancestry.
Kiara With Her Parents
He has a younger brother, Mishaal.
Kiara Advani With Her Brother Mishaal
He is the great-grandson of veteran Bollywood actor Late Ashok Kumar and grandson of Late Sayeed Jaffrey, another veteran Bollywood actor.
Husband
On February 7, 2023, she married Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani wedding pictures
Relationships/Affairs
She was rumored to be in a relationship with Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra, and they broke up in April 2022.
Sidharth Malhotra with Kiara Advani
Career
She got her first acting break in Kabir Sadanand’s comedy drama film “Fugly” released in 2014. Although the film received mixed reviews, she received positive reviews for her performance and was hailed as a versatile actor.
Fugly (2014)
She appeared in Indian Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s biography, “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story” as his wife, Sakshi Dhoni. The film was a huge commercial success.
MS Dhoni: The Untold Story
He played the main role in Abbas Mustan’s film “Mesin.” Kiara made her debut in the Telugu Political Drama “Bharat Ane Nenu.” She was cast opposite Ram Charan in Vinaya Vidheya Rama (Telugu Film).
Bharat Ane Nenu
Kiara was also praised for her role in the Netflix anthology “Lust Story.”
Netflix Anthology: Lust Stories
He is also known for his performances in movies- Kalank, Kabir, and Berita Baik.
Award
- Zee Cine Telugu Award for Best Find Of The Year for the film Bharat Ane Nenu (2019)
Kiara Advani poses with her Award
- Asia Vision Award for Best New Rising Star of the Year (2019)
Favourite
- Food: Dosa, Tacos, Seaweed Salad, Cupcakes, Sushi
- Cafe: Caffe Habitu, Hong Kong
- Hotel: Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
- Book: ‘Not That Kind Of Girl’ by Lena Dunham
- Travel Destination: New York City
Car Collection
Kiara has a passion for owning luxury cars, and she is the proud owner of many luxury brands including BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 530d and Audi A8 L Sedan worth Rs 1.56 crore which she bought in December 2021 In May 2023, she bought a Mercedes-Maybach cars.
Kiara Advani poses with her new car, Audi A8 L
Kiara Advani with her Mercedes Maybach car
Facts/Trivia
- He likes to watch American TV series.
- Salman Khan was a childhood friend of Kiara’s mother, Genevieve Jaffrey, when they grew up together in Bandra.
Salman Khan With Kiara
- She is the niece of model Shaheen Jaffrey, who is said to have dated Salman Khan in her 20s.
- Kiara’s mother and Juhi Chawla have been close friends since childhood.
- Since childhood, he has always been passionate about acting. He also developed a good sense of dress at a very young age.
Kiara Wears Off-Shoulder Dress In Her Childhood Photo
- His father decided to let his children do what they were passionate about after watching the 2009 Bollywood film, 3 Idiots.
- Although he always travels in a chauffeur-driven car; to enjoy the life of the local people, he used to take the local train. It was also the last train he ever rode in his life.
- He and his brother often fought as children. His mother had to bribe them both so that they would not fight.
- He was an attention seeker since childhood. He never wanted the camera out of his face, when his mother used to take pictures of them.
- She changed her name from ‘Alia to Kiara,’ when she made her Bollywood debut in 2014. Talking about her name change, she said-
Aaliya is my first name. Salman Khan suggested me to change it for Alia Bhatt as it is impossible to have two actresses with the same name in Bollywood. He suggested changing it, but Kiara was the name I chose. Now my parents have started calling me Kiara.”
Adding, on how he changed it, he said,
Kiara’ was chosen by me. We were brainstorming a lot of names and I remembered watching Anjaana Anjaani, and how Priyanka Chopra introduced her character: ‘Hi, I’m Kiara.’ I love the way he says it. I love her so much that I think if I have a daughter, I will name her Kiara. So when I want a name, I use it for myself.”
- People often assume that she might have an easy entry in Bollywood, because of her family connection with Salman Khan. Kiara said,
It’s not easy. My mother told me that I must work hard; if I sit at home, no one will come home to say they have a script for me.”
- He is a fitness freak and goes to the gym regularly.
- Her favorite daily wear is Athleisure.
Kiara in her Favorite Dress
- His first appearance on TV was when he was 1 or 2 years old, he did a commercial for “Wipro Baby Soft” with his mother.
Stumbled upon this gem! My first ad with my mom! Love you mumma, me, because of you ❤️ #HappyMothersDay ❤️
Posted by Kiara Advani on this day, May 8, 2016
- In 2014, she was voted one of the ‘Most Desirable Women of the Year.’
Kiara Advani Voted Most Desirable Woman of the Year
- In an interview, Kiara revealed that she really likes Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Kiara is a bike fanatic.
Kiara Advani Poses With A Bike
- She was highly praised for her role as an innocent girl in the 2019 Bollywood film “Kabir Singh.”
- Kiara praises Karan Johar for his success in Bollywood. Speaking of him, he said,
He was special in my life because he saw it in me before anyone else.”
- Kiara is Isha Ambani’s friend since childhood.
Childhood friends: Isha and Kiara
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
