Kiara Advani gets candid about balancing pregnancy, work and life as a new mother: "Mama is only acting, okay?"

Kiara Advani recently opened up about navigating work and motherhood, sharing heartfelt insights into her pregnancy journey and life as a new mother. The actor, who welcomed her baby daughter Saraayah with husband Sidharth Malhotra earlier this year, spoke candidly about working through seven months of her pregnancy in an interview with Vogue.

 

Kiara Advani gets candid about balancing pregnancy, work and life as a new mother: "Mama is only acting, okay?"

 

Kiara revealed that during her shoots, only her director and producer were aware of her pregnancy. Despite filming emotionally intense scenes, she remained mindful of her unborn child. She recalled how she would retreat to the small bathroom in her vanity van after demanding scenes to reassure her baby. Gently caressing her belly, she would say, “Mama is only acting, okay? This isn’t real.”

 

Now embracing motherhood, Kiara shared how deeply she cherishes time spent with her daughter. “When I’m with Saraayah, I’m really with her. When I bathe her, I notice everything—her eyelashes, her tiny fingers, her giggles. These micro-moments feel so precious,” she said. Kiara and Sidharth have chosen to keep their baby away from the public eye and have not revealed her face.

 

On the professional front, Kiara continues to balance motherhood with a busy slate of upcoming projects. She will next be seen in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash. The actor recently penned an emotional note describing her experience working on the film, calling it one of the most challenging roles of her career. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and produced by VN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is scheduled to release in theatres on March 19, 2026.

 

Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, Kiara, who essays the role of Nadia, wrote, “A role that demanded more from me - physically, mentally, emotionally and felt nothing short of transformative. My toughest one yet. Months of hard work. One fearless leap.” She also expressed gratitude for the response to her first-look poster, adding, “To see this first look receive so much love means everything. Grateful beyond words.”

 

Toxic marks a significant milestone as the first Indian film to be shot simultaneously in English and Kannada. The Kannada version also marks Yash’s first project since the blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2 (2022).

 

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