17 Lesser-Known Facts About Kiara Advani, Bollywood’s Heart-Throb

The rising Bollywood star, Kiara Advani, has been a part of the Hindi film industry for the past eight years. She has been delivering super-hit performances which not only left a great impression on the audience but also got her appreciation from the critics. Kiara Advani movies include M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kabir Singh, Shershaah, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, to Jugjugg Jeeyo and she has had a remarkable career till now.

Filmmakers are casting her for bigger projects these days. Her fan-following skyrocketed after a blockbuster performance in Shershaah by Dharma Productions. She has earned the title of an A-list actor in a short span of time.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Kiara Advani- Bollywood’s heart-throb:

1. Kiara Advani was born on 31st July 1992 in Mumbai, India. Kiara Advani age is 30 years old as of 2022.

2. Kiara Advani family

Kiara Advani parents are Genevieve Advani and Sindhi businessman Jagdeep Advani. She also has a 27-year-old brother named Mishaal Advani who is a rapper composer. So, Kiara Advani family members include her parents and younger brother.

3. Kiara Advani real name is not Kiara

Shershaah actress had to change her name before joining the Bollywood industry. Her real name is Alia Advani. The name change was suggested by none other than Salman Khan himself so that her name didn’t clash with Alia Bhatt.

4. Kiara Advani education

Unlike many, Kiara Advani has been a bright student during her school days. The actress reportedly scored a percentage of approx. 92% in the 12th standard. She went with her parents’ suggestion and opted for a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. She completed her graduation from Jai Hind College.

5. Why did she choose Kiara as her name?

When she knew that she had to change her name to stand out in the Bollywood world, she decided to go with Priyanka Chopra’s character name, Kiara, in the movie Anjaana Anjaani.

6. Advani has always been a cinephile

Before even entering the glam Bollywood world, Kiara had already decided that she wanted to make it on-screen. According to her commercial Hindi movies were “frowned upon” by the students in her class. In an interview, she also revealed that when her friends used to ask what she was watching, she would reply with “F.R.I.E.N.D.S”. Although in reality, she would watch Govinda-Raveena Tandon movies.

7. Advani had a near-death experience

Kiara Advani recalled an incident where she had a near-death experience. She and her friends were stranded in McLeodganj due to heavy snowfall. Reported their room caught fire.

8. Kiara Advani is a fitness freak

For people who follow the actress on Instagram, it shouldn’t come as a shock how passionate she is about working out. She can be spotted at the gym regularly. Also, her physique is proof in itself.

9. Her first job was not related to acting

Although she has always dreamt of becoming an actress, she used to work as a teacher in a Mumbai-based playschool named Early Birds Playschool. Then in 2014, she got her first acting gig in Fugly.

10. Kiara’s Bollywood industry link-ups

Though she had to give numerous auditions to get the roles, she has a lot of industry link-ups too. She is Saeed Jaffrey’s grand-niece and Ashok Kumar’s great-granddaughter.

11. Kiara’s connection with Salman Khan

This is not known to many but Kiara has connections with Salman Khan. Salman Khan is said to have guided Kiara during her initial days in Bollywood. Although Kiara and her parents did not belong to the film industry, Kiara’s aunt Shaheen Jaffrey was reportedly Salman Khan’s former girlfriend.

12. Kiara’s debut movie

Surprisingly enough not many people know this but her first movie in Bollywood was, directed by Kabir Sadanand. It is a comedy-drama film. The movie didn’t do so well in the cinemas but she got praised for her acting skills.

13. Her on-screen performance as a baby

Before making her debut in the comedy-drama film Fugly in 2014, Kiara Advani appeared as a toddler in a commercial for baby cream alongside her mother. The advertisement was for “Wipro Baby Soft”.

Found this gem!My first ever advertisement with my mommy!Love you mumma, I am, because of you ❤️ #HappyMothersDay ❤️ pic.twitter.com/lieAbHTRwM

— Kiara Advani (@advani_kiara) May 8, 2016

14. Kiara didn’t audition for the popular Netflix web series Lust Stories

Kiara’s role in Lust Stories was earlier offered to Kriti Sanon by Karan Johar. The director himself admitted that he had a hard time looking for prospective actors for the controversial role. Then he met Kiara at Manish Malhotra’s house and asked her to meet him regarding his short film. Though skeptical at first, Kiara accepted the role because Karan was directing it.

15. Advani has a great car collection

Kiara is known to have a passion for owning high-end cars and is the proud owner of many significant brands like the BMW X-5, Mercedes Benz E-Class, etc. She recently bought the Audi A8 L Sedan worth Rs. 1.56 crores.

16. Kiara Advani net worth

The estimated net worth of Kiara Advani is around $4 million which is approximately Rs. 32 Crores in Indian currency.

17. Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra relationship and marriage

The couple has always been adored by their fans for both their onscreen and offscreen chemistry. In an episode of Koffee with Karan 7, she revealed that the wrap party of Lust Stories is where she first met Sidharth. She also confessed on that show that they are definitely more than just close friends. Though they have always kept their relationship out of prying eyes, they have finally come clean about their adorable relationship with the announcement of their wedding date.

The couple tied the knot on 7th February in Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The guest list had been kept pretty succinct and their wedding videos went viral on social media. It is what you call an actual fairy tale wedding.