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Kiara Advani
Kiara Advani is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi and Telugu cinema. She made her acting debut in Fugly (2014) but rose to fame with her portrayal of Sakshi Rawat in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). Over the years, Advani has established herself as one of Bollywood’s leading actresses with a mix of romantic dramas, comedies, and biopics.
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| Born | 31 July 1992 (age 33) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Jai Hind College, Mumbai |
| Alma mater | Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kabir Singh, Shershaah |
| Notable works | MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), Kabir Singh (2019), Good Newwz (2019), Shershaah (2021), Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022), Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023), Game Changer (2024) |
| Awards | IIFA Award, Zee Cine Award, Filmfare Award nomination |
| Spouse(s) | Sidharth Malhotra (m. 2023) |
| Parents | Jagdeep Advani (father), Genevieve Advani (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | KiaraAdvani.com |
Early Life & Education
Kiara Advani was born Alia Advani on 31 July 1992 in [Mumbai], Maharashtra, to a Sindhi Hindu businessman Jagdeep Advani and Genevieve Jaffrey, a teacher of Scottish, Irish, Portuguese, and Spanish descent. She changed her first name to Kiara before entering films, on the suggestion of Salman Khan.
She studied at Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, and later graduated in Mass Communication from Jai Hind College, Mumbai.
Career
Debut and Early Work (2014–2016)
Kiara made her film debut with Fugly (2014), which received mixed reviews. Her breakthrough came in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), where she played Sakshi Rawat, the wife of cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film was a huge box-office success and brought her widespread recognition.
Breakthrough in Bollywood (2017–2019)
In 2017, Kiara made her Telugu debut in Bharat Ane Nenu, opposite Mahesh Babu, which was a blockbuster. In Bollywood, she gained massive popularity with Kabir Singh (2019), co-starring Shahid Kapoor, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
She also starred in Good Newwz (2019), a comedy-drama featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Diljit Dosanjh, which was a commercial hit.
| Year | Film(s) | Outcome / Significance |
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| 2014 | Fugly | Debut film; mixed reviews |
| 2016 | MS Dhoni: The Untold Story | Breakthrough role; commercial hit |
| 2017 | Machine | Failed commercially |
| 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu (Telugu) | Blockbuster; strong debut in Telugu cinema |
| 2019 | Kabir Singh | Career-defining blockbuster |
| 2019 | Good Newwz | Commercial hit ensemble film |
Stardom and Acclaimed Roles (2020–2022)
Kiara appeared in Guilty (2020), a Netflix original, earning praise for her performance. In 2021, she starred in Shershaah opposite Sidharth Malhotra, playing Dimple Cheema, which was both critically acclaimed and a streaming success.
Her performances in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) and Jug Jugg Jeeyo (2022) reinforced her box office success, making her one of the most bankable female stars.
2023–present
Kiara starred in Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023) opposite Kartik Aaryan, receiving praise for her emotional performance. She is set to appear in the Telugu-Hindi bilingual Game Changer (2024), alongside Ram Charan, directed by S. Shankar.
| Year | Film(s) | Outcome / Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Guilty (Netflix) | OTT recognition; praised performance |
| 2021 | Shershaah | Acclaimed; landmark role |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Jugjugg Jeeyo | Both box office hits |
| 2023 | Satyaprem Ki Katha | Appreciated performance; commercial success |
| 2024 | Game Changer | High-profile Telugu-Hindi bilingual |
Notable Works
- MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) – Breakthrough role
- Bharat Ane Nenu (2018) – Telugu blockbuster
- Kabir Singh (2019) – Career-defining hit
- Good Newwz (2019) – Commercial comedy success
- Shershaah (2021) – Acclaimed war biopic
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) – Horror-comedy hit
- Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022) – Family drama success
- Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023) – Emotional romantic drama
- Game Changer (2024) – Upcoming political-action drama
Personal Life
Kiara Advani married actor Sidharth Malhotra in February 2023 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Their wedding was widely covered in the media, and they are regarded as one of Bollywood’s most celebrated couples.
Achievements and Recognition
- Zee Cine Award for Best Actress (Shershaah)
- IIFA Award for Best Actress (Shershaah)
- Filmfare Award nominations for Kabir Singh, Shershaah
- Listed in Forbes India Celebrity 100 multiple times
- Featured in Times 50 Most Desirable Women list consistently