Kiara Advani is a prominent Indian actress celebrated for her roles in Bollywood and Telugu cinema. Her appearances in Netflix’s “Lust Stories” and the Bollywood film “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story” significantly boosted her career.

Wiki/Biography

Kiara Advani, born Alia Advani on July 31, 1992, in Mumbai, India, is 32 years old (as of 2024). She completed her schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, and graduated from Jai Hind College, Mumbai, with a degree in Mass Communication. Her zodiac sign is Leo. She changed her name before entering Bollywood, aiming for an acting career since the age of two. Academically gifted, she achieved 92% in her Class 12 examinations. Post-graduation, she honed her acting skills through short-term courses with renowned personalities Anupam Kher and Roshan Taneja.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
• Weight (approx.): 55 kg
• Eye Colour: Light Brown
• Hair Colour: Brown
• Figure Measurement (approx.): 33-26-33

Family & Caste

Kiara Advani hails from the Sindhi community. Her diverse heritage includes Scottish, Irish, Portuguese, and Spanish ancestry.

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Jagdish Advani, is a Sindhi businessman, and her mother, Genevieve Jaffrey, is a teacher. She has a younger brother, Mishaal. Notably, she is the great-granddaughter of veteran Bollywood actor Ashok Kumar and the grandniece of veteran Bollywood actor Sayeed Jaffrey.

Husband

On February 7, 2023, Kiara Advani married Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra in a lavish ceremony at Suryagarh Palace, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Relationships/Affairs

Before her marriage, she was reportedly in a relationship with Sidharth Malhotra, which ended in April 2022.

Career

Kiara’s acting journey began with the 2014 film “Fugly,” earning her positive critical acclaim. She then starred in the commercially successful biopic “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story,” portraying Sakshi Dhoni. Her filmography includes diverse roles in films like “Machine,” “Bharat Ane Nenu” (her Telugu debut), “Vinaya Vidheya Rama,” and notable performances in “Lust Stories,” “Kalank,” “Kabir Singh,” and “Good News”. Her recent success includes “Satyaprem Ki Katha”.

Awards

Kiara’s talent has been recognized with several awards:

• Zee Cine Awards Telugu for Best Find Of The Year (Bharat Ane Nenu, 2019)
• Asia Vision Award for Emerging Star of the Year (2019)
• Zee Cine Award for Best Actress – Viewer’s Choice (‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’, 2024)

Favourites

Here’s a glimpse into Kiara’s preferences:

Further favorites include: Cricketers (Sachin Tendulkar, M.S. Dhoni), Cafe (Caffe Habitu, Hong Kong), Hotel (The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai), Book (‘Not That Kind Of Girl’ by Lena Dunham), Athlete (Usain Bolt), Color (White), and Travel Destination (New York City).

Cars Collection

Kiara Advani owns a remarkable collection of luxury cars, including a BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 530d, and an Audi A8 L Sedan (purchased in December 2021). In May 2023, she added a Mercedes-Maybach to her collection.

Facts/Trivia

• Enjoys watching American TV series.
• Salman Khan was a childhood friend of her mother.
• She is the niece of model Shaheen Jaffrey.
• Her mother and Juhi Chawla are close friends.
• Her father’s decision to let his children pursue their passions was influenced by the film “3 Idiots.”
• She once rode a local train for a unique experience.
• She and her brother often fought as children.
• She was always a attention seeker as a child.
• Changed her name from Alia to Kiara for her Bollywood debut.
• She credits Salman Khan for suggesting a name change and Karan Johar for her Bollywood success.
• Is a fitness enthusiast and gym-goer.
• Her favorite daily attire is Athleisure.
• Made her first TV appearance in a “Wipro Baby Soft” advertisement.
• Was voted as one of the ‘Most Desirable Women Of The Year’ in 2014.
• Had a crush on Leonardo DiCaprio.
• Enthusiastic about bikes.
• Highly praised for her role in “Kabir Singh.”
• Is a childhood friend of Isha Ambani.
• Dislikes eggs.
• Made her Cannes Film Festival debut in May 2024.

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