Sidharth Malhotra is proud of his wife, Kiara Advani's bold film choices. However, that is not the only reason he is glad Kiara did such films.
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani are among the most loved couples in Bollywood. When the couple starred together in Shershaah, fans couldn't stop gushing over their chemistry. Soon, the reel-life lovers turned real-life couple's love story left everyone in awe. They tied the knot in February 2023 in a grand ceremony in Jaisalmer and are now on the road to welcoming their first child.
Kiara Advani caught everyone's eyeballs with her performance in Lust Stories. The film struck a chord with several Indian women and gained the actress a solid place in Bollywood. Now, in a conversation with Lily Singh, Sidharth Malhotra revealed how the film played a crucial role in his life. The actor revealed that he met his now-wife, Kiara, on set soon after her big orgasm scene. He recalled that he was visiting Karan Johar and met Kiara after the shoot. Sidharth was quoted as saying:
"That’s (Lust Stories) the reason I met her. I’m very grateful for that short film to be made, because I met her when they stopped… I was on set. I did go to meet Karan (Johar) at that set, and we (Sidharth and Kiara) met, and we met right after that."
In the same conversation, he revealed that he didn't want to be there for that, but he had heard the narration from Karan. Sidharth further called Kiara's choices bold and commended her for being able to step into those roles. He also pointed out that while the presentation of the scenes can be funny, at some points, the hearts were in the right place. He stated:
"I didn’t want to be there for that, but I knew what she was up to because I’d heard the story from Karan before, but again, it was the intent; the hearts were in the right place. The presentation of it is funny because it sometimes is, and it’s a director’s take, but I think the heart was in the right place. Kudos to her to come into that… I think she was very bold in her choices."
The actor also opened up about his marriage with Kiara Advani. He shared that marriage has really opened up his eyes. He called Kiara a great influence and revealed that she is family-oriented. Sidharth further added that her ethics and morals have made him respect her immensely. He stated:
"I mean marriage also, for me, in the recent year, which has really opened up my eyes. All these years of being by myself in Bombay and then having her have been a great influence on my outlook on life, work, and family. She’s very family-oriented, and her ethics and morals are in the right place, which I respect and admire."
Kiara Advani took to her Instagram handle on February 28, 2025, and shared a joint post with Sidharth Malhotra announcing the good news. The couple posted a snap where Sidharth and Kiara were seen holding a pair of tiny white-hued baby booties together to announce the arrival of their bundle of joy. Sharing a collaborative post, the couple penned:
"The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon."
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