The actress, who stepped into Bollywood in 2014, turns 34 today. Kiara Advani welcomed her first child, a baby girl, on July 15, two years after tying the knot with Sidharth Malhotra.
On her birthday, here’s a look at some lesser-known facts about the actress.
Kiara’s Bollywood Bollywood Connection
Although Kiara Advani is often regarded as an outsider in Bollywood, few are aware of her strong familial ties to the industry. She is the great-granddaughter of legendary actor Ashok Kumar and the grand-niece of renowned actor Saeed Jaffrey.
Why Did Kiara Change Her Name?
It’s widely known that Kiara Advani was originally named Alia Advani, but the reason behind the change isn’t as commonly talked about. She adopted the name Kiara to avoid confusion with Alia Bhatt, who was already a rising star at the time. The name ‘Kiara’ was inspired by Priyanka Chopra’s character in the film Anjaana Anjaani, which left a lasting impression on her.
Kiara’s First Acting Job At 8 Years Old
It is not widely known that Kiara Advani’s first on-screen appearance was when she was just 8 months old. She featured in an advertisement for a baby cream, which also starred her mother.
What Was Kiara’s First Job?
Despite her strong connections in the film industry, Kiara Advani’s first job wasn’t in front of the camera. Before stepping into acting, she briefly worked as a teacher at Early Birds Playschool, where her mother reportedly served as the headmistress. In fact, it was her mother who encouraged her to complete a degree in mass communication before pursuing a career in films.
Kiara – Shahid Worked Together Way Before Kabir Singh?
Kiara Advani is widely recognized for her portrayal of Preeti in Kabir Singh, one of her most acclaimed performances to date. However, before the film, she had already shared screen space with Shahid Kapoor in his first music video, Urvashi.
On the work front, Kiara Advani will next be seen opposite Hrithik Roshan in War 2.
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