Kiara Advani once expressed her desire to play Madhubala on screen: 'I don't know enough about her...'
Kiara Advani
has firmly established herself as one of Bollywood's top stars. With War 2, her debut in a major franchise alongside
Hrithik Roshan
and
Jr NTR
, she's once again in the spotlight—also making headlines for her first-ever bikini scene.
But her passion for acting began long before the fame and red carpets.
Early Passion for Acting
In an old interview with Good Times, Kiara revealed that she realized she wanted to become an actor at a very young age, around two years old. Growing up, she was inspired by Bollywood stars like Sridevi,
Madhuri Dixit
, and
Kareena Kapoor
, often dancing and enacting their scenes at home. Her parents noticed her passion and encouraged her to pursue it seriously after completing her graduation, supporting her dream to enter the film industry.
The actress made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with Fugly. She landed the role after a single audition, which was quickly approved by the director and producer. Having faced setbacks in previous auditions, Kiara was surprised by how fast everything fell into place. Soon after, she was enrolled in workshops and ready to start filming, marking the beginning of her journey in the film industry.
Inspirations and Role Models
Over the years, Kiara has often spoken about the actors who inspired her while growing up.
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Kareena Kapoor, in particular, holds a special place in her admiration. Kiara has expressed that she finds Kareena's choice of films and her authenticity truly inspiring, noting that her genuine personality and lack of pretence are part of what makes her an enduring icon.
Dream Role:
Madhubala
When asked about biopics she would like to portray, she has said she would love to play Madhubala. She feels there is much to learn about the legendary actress and finds the idea of researching her life and bringing her story to the screen very exciting.
Meanwhile, Kiara met the love of her life, actor
Sidharth Malhotra
on the sets of Shershaah, where their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life romance. The couple got married on February 7, 2023, in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Last month, they welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
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