Kiara Advani

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Kiara Advani
Born July 31, 1992

Mumbai, India

Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress
Years active 2014–present
Known for
  • Kabir Singh
  • Shershaah
Notable works
  • M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
  • Laxmii
  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Kiara Advani (born Alia Advani; July 31, 1992) is an Indian actress who appears primarily in Hindi films. She made her acting debut in the film Fugly (2014) and gained widespread recognition for her roles in the biographical sports film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) and the romantic drama Kabir Singh (2019).

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Kiara Advani was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Jagdeep Advani, a businessman, and Genevieve Advani, a teacher. She has a younger brother named Mishaal. Advani completed her schooling at St. Teresa's School, Mumbai, and graduated from the University of Mumbai with a degree in Mass Media.

Career[edit | edit source]

Advani made her acting debut in the 2014 film Fugly, which received mixed reviews. However, her breakthrough came in 2016 with the biographical sports film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, where she portrayed the character of Sakshi Singh Dhoni, the wife of cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film was a commercial success and established her as a rising star in Bollywood.

In 2019, she starred in the romantic drama Kabir Singh, a remake of the Telugu film Arjun Reddy. The film was a major box-office success, and her performance received widespread acclaim, earning her several nominations and awards.

Advani continued to gain popularity with her roles in films such as Good Newwz (2019), Shershaah (2021), where she played the role of Dimple Cheema opposite Sidharth Malhotra, and the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022).

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Kiara Advani is known for her fashion sense and is often featured in various fashion magazines. She is active on social media and has a significant fan following. Advani has expressed her desire to work with renowned directors and explore diverse roles in her career.

In 2023, she married actor Sidharth Malhotra in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends.

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Advani has received several awards for her performances, including:

  • Filmfare Awards nominations for Best Actress
  • IIFA Awards for Best Actress (Popular)

See also[edit | edit source]

  • List of Indian film actresses
  • List of highest-paid actresses in India

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