Kiara Advani is an Indian actress whose real name is Alia Advani. She changed her first name to Kiara before entering the film industry. She was born on July 31, 1992, and her current age is 31. Advani made her acting debut in 2014 with the film “Fugly”, but in 2016 with the biographical sports movie (M.S. Dhoni-The Untold Story) in which she played the role of Sakshi Rawat, the wife of cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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Kiara Advani Biography
Real Name | Alia Advani |
Gender | Female |
Nickname | Kiki |
Birthday | July 31, 1991 |
Age | 31 (As of now, 2023) |
Religion | Sindhi Hindu |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Graduation |
Profession | Actress & Model |
Debut | Fugley (2014) |
Net Worth | $4 Million (As of 2023) |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Father Name | Jagdeep Advani |
Mother Name | Genevieve Jaffrey |
Siblings | Mishaal |
Spouse | Sidharth Malhotra |
Marital Status | Married |
Children | None |
Early Life
She was born on July 31, 1992, in a famous city Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She was raised in a Punjabi Hindu family and is the daughter of Jagdeep Advani, who is a businessman, and Genevieve Jaffrey, a teacher, and actor. Kiara attended Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and later pursued her higher education at Jai Hind College in Mumbai.
Family
She belongs to the Punjabi Hindu family including her father Jagdeep Advani is a businessman and her mother Genevieve Jaffrey is a teacher and former actor. Her father is Sindhi while her mother is of Scottish, Irish, Portuguese, and Spanish descent. Kiara has a younger brother Mishaal Advani who works in the advertising industry.
Husband & Affairs
She was rumored to be in a relationship with actor Sidharth Malhotra. They have been spotted together on several occasions and have been seen attending events and parties together. All those rumors came true as they two got married on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace Hotel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India.
Education
She did her schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai. After completing her high school education, she pursued a degree in mass communication from Jai Hind College in Mumbai. During her college years, she also enrolled in the Anupam Kher School of Acting to pursue her passion for acting.
- John Connon School, Mumbai
- Jai Hind College
Career
She is a successful Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. She made her acting debut in 2014 with the film “Fugly” but gained fame with her role in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) in which she played the character of Sakshi Dhoni, the wife of the Indian cricketer MS Dhoni.
Since then, Kiara has appeared in several successful films including “Lust Stories”, “Kabir Singh”, “Good Newwz”, and “Laxmii”. She has also appeared in the Netflix anthology “Guilty” which received critical acclaim for her lead character. Kiara has also collaborated with several popular brands and has been the face of various advertising campaigns.
She has been associated with brands such as Puma, and Boat and is also the brand ambassador for the online fashion portal Myntra. Not just that, Kiara has also appeared in several fashion magazines. She has also been a part of several social and charitable initiatives and has supported causes such as education, health, and animal welfare.
Awards
- Zee Cine Awards
- Asiavision Awards
- International Indian Film Academy Awards
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
- Hello! Hall of Fame Award
- Lokmat Stylish Awards
- Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards
Nominations
- Screen Awards
- BIG Star Entertainment Awards
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- 2020 Zee Cine Awards
- Filmfare OTT Awards
- International Indian Film Academy Awards
- Filmfare Awards
Movies List
- Fugly (2014)
- MS Dhoni-The Untold Story (2016)
- Machine (2017)
- Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
- Kalank (2019)
- Kabir Singh (2019)
- Good Newwz (2019)
- Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019)
- Guilty (2020)
- Laxmii (2020)
- Indoo Ki Jawani (2020)
- Shershaah (2021)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)
- Jug Jugg Jeeyo (2022)
- Shashank Khaitan’s next (2022)
- Govinda Naam Mera (2022)
- RC15 (2023)
- Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023)
Web Series
- Lust Stories (2018)
- Masaba Masaba (2018)
- Guilty (2020)
- Mismatched (2020)
Social Media
As of 2023, she is active on three social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She uses her social media account to share updates about her upcoming projects, promotions, and other personal and professional activities.
She has 28.3 million followers on Instagram with a verified badge. Her Instagram handle is @kiaraaliaadvani.
She has 14 million followers on Facebook and is currently actively engaged with fans. Her Facebook handle is @KiaraAdvani.
She has 2.7M followers on Twitter with a verified tick. She is active on Twitter and her Twitter handle is @advani_kiara.
Net Worth
As of 2023, her net worth is estimated to be around $4 million (approximately Rs. 22 crores).
Monthly Income
Her monthly income is 25 Lakhs Indian.
Yearly Income
Her yearly income is approximately 3 Crore Indian.
Source of Income
Her source of income is acting, modeling, paid promotions, and tv advertisements.
Nickname
Her nickname is Kiki.
Favorites
Favorite Actress | Audrey Hepburn & Grace Kelly |
Favorite Actor | Leonardo DiCaprio |
Favorite Sportsman | MS Dhoni |
Favorite Destination | New York City |
Favorite Food | Dosa, Tacos, Seaweed Salad & Sushi |
Favorite Color | White |
Favorite Hobbies | Traveling |
Favorite TV Series | Friends |
Physical Appearance
Height | 5 feet & 5 Inches |
Weight | 55 kg |
Body | Slim |
Chest | 33 |
Weist | 26 |
Hips | 33 |
Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
Dress Size | 8 (US) |
Tattoo | None |
Eye Color | Dark brown |
Hair Color | Dark brown |
Skin Complexion | Fair |
Interesting Facts About Kiara
- Her real name is Alia Advani.
- She comes from a family of actors with her father Jagdeep Advani (businessman) and her mother Genevieve Jaffrey (actress).
- She made her debut in Fugly (2014).
- Kiara has collaborated with several popular brands including Puma, Boat, and L’Oréal Paris
- Kiara has appeared in several music videos, including the music video for the song “Urvashi” by Yo Yo Honey Singh.
- She gained fame with her role in the 2016 biographical sports film (M.S. Dhoni).
- She is a pet lover and has a pet dog named Simba.
- Kiara is a fitness enthusiast and maintains a strict workout routine.
- She was named to Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list in 2019 and 2020.
- She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has learned the dance form for several years.
- She is also a philanthropist and has been associated with several social causes.
- She supports children’s education and has worked with an NGO called Nanhi Kali.
- In 2021, Kiara made her debut in the Telugu film industry with the film “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,” which is a sequel to the 2007 film “Bhool Bhulaiyaa.”
- Her favorite holiday destination is New York City.
- She is multilingual and can speak English, Hindi, and Sindhi fluently.
- Anushka Sen and Reema Sen are also among the list of most influential personalities on the internet.