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Kiara Advani

Kiara Advani is one of the most popular actresses of her generation in Indian cinema, known for her charming screen presence, versatility, and commercially successful films. Born as Alia Advani on July 31, 1991, in Mumbai, India, she began her acting career with Fugly (2014) before gaining widespread recognition with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). She has since established herself as one of Bollywood’s leading actresses.

Kiara has delivered notable performances in films such as Kabir Singh, Good Newwz, Shershaah, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Jugjugg Jeeyo, and Satyaprem Ki Katha. Her performances have earned both critical acclaim and commercial success, making her one of the most sought-after actresses in the Indian film industry.

Born July 31, 1991 · Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)

Alia "Kiara" Advani was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra to Mr. Jagdeep Advani and Mrs. Genevieve Advani. She is an Indian actress and model who mainly works in the Bollywood industry. Advani made her debut with a box-office flop named Fugly (2014) and rose to fame with M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) where she played cricketer M. S. Dhoni's wife Sakshi Singh. She has also played roles in movies like Lust Stories (2018), Kabir Singh (2019), Good Newwz (2019), Laxmii (2020), Indoo Ki Jawani (2020), Shershaah (2021) Apart from acting, Kiara is known for her elegant fashion sense and has represented several leading international and Indian brands. She made headlines for her marriage to actor Sidharth Malhotra in 2023 and continues to expand her career with projects across Hindi and Telugu cinema.

• 28 Wins & 50 Nominations.

• 2024 Winner – Zee Cine Award (Viewers' Choice Award – Best Actress) for Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023).

• 2024 Nominee – Filmfare Award (Best Actress) for Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023).

• 2024 Nominee – IIFA Award (Best Actress in a Leading Role) for Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023).

• 2023 Winner – Zee Cine Award (Performer of the Year) for Jug Jugg Jeeyo (2022).

• 2022 Winner – IIFA Award (Best Supporting Actress) for Good Newwz (2019).

• 2022 Winner – Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award (Best Actress – Critics) for Shershaah (2021).

• 2022 Winner – HELLO! Hall of Fame Award (Critics' Best Actor of the Year) for Shershaah (2021).

• 2022 Winner – Lions Gold Award (Critics' Choice – Best Actress) for Shershaah (2021).

• 2022 Winner – Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award (Favorite Actress – Movie) for Shershaah (2021).

• 2021 Winner – Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award (Best Actress – Critics) for Guilty (2020).

• 2021 Winner – Talentrack Award (Best Actor – Female, Drama/Thriller) for Guilty (2020).

• 2020 Winner – IIFA Award (Best Supporting Actress) for Good Newwz (2019).

• 2020 Winner – ETC Bollywood Business Award (Highest Grossing Actress) for Kabir Singh and Good Newwz.

• 2019 Winner – Filmfare Glamour and Style Award (Hotstepper of the Year – Female).

• 2018 Winner – Asiavision Award (Emerging Star of the Year).

• 2014 Nominee – BIG Star Entertainment Award (Most Entertaining Debut Actress) for Fugly (2014).

• Kiara Advani is the step-great-granddaughter of legendary actor Ashok Kumar through her maternal grandmother, Bharti Jaffery. She is also related to the renowned Jaffery family of Indian cinema.

• She holds a degree in Mass Communications from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Before entering films, she worked as a teacher at her mother's playschool.

• She is the step-great-grandniece of legendary actors Anoop Kumar and Kishore Kumar.

• Kiara appeared in a television commercial for baby products in 1993 when she was just eight months old. Her mother, Genevieve Advani, also appeared in the advertisement as a doctor.

• She is the maternal niece of actress Shaheen Jaffery, who appeared in Awwal Number (1990).

• Her mother, Genevieve Jaffery, introduced Shaheen Jaffery to Salman Khan during the early years of their careers.