Kiara Advani

Kiara Advani is one of the leading actresses of contemporary Indian cinema, known for her versatile performances across Bollywood and Telugu films. Born Alia Advani on July 31, 1992, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she changed her screen name to Kiara on the suggestion of Salman Khan. She comes from a Sindhi family and is the great-granddaughter of the late Bollywood actor Ashok Kumar.

Advani made her acting debut with the comedy film “Fugly” in 2014, but her breakthrough came with the biographical sports drama “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story” (2016), where she played the role of Sakshi Dhoni. She further established herself with the Netflix anthology “Lust Stories” (2018), directed by Karan Johar, which earned her widespread acclaim. Her portrayal in the film was praised for its bold and nuanced performance.

Her career reached new heights with a string of blockbusters including “Kabir Singh” (2019), “Good Newwz” (2019), “Shershaah” (2021), “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” (2022), and “Jug Jugg Jeeyo” (2022). “Shershaah,” in particular, was both a critical and commercial triumph, and her chemistry with co-star and now-husband Sidharth Malhotra became the talk of the town. She also made a successful foray into Telugu cinema with hits like “Bharat Ane Nenu” (2018) and “Vinaya Vidheya Rama” (2019).

Kiara married actor Sidharth Malhotra in February 2023 at the Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. With an estimated net worth of $10 million, her wealth is bolstered by numerous brand endorsement deals with companies like Limca, Myntra, and Puma. She remains one of the busiest and most bankable stars in Indian cinema.