THE REAL DEAL

Kiara Advani has progressed to finer things in life. She doesn't take success for granted and is set to take her craft to the next level. In a freewheeling chat, she talks about her journey, evolution as an actor, goals for 2025, and more.

- SHIVPRIYA BAJPAI

There’s something deeply earnest about Kiara Advani. It’s been a few minutes on the call, she is already at ease and lets me peel the layers, one question at a time. With a fair share of diverse roles and compelling performances, the actor has cemented her trajectory over the course of a decade. “Ten years is a long time,” she says, “I have grown both as an actor and a person. I have had my tryst with highs and lows in personal and professional life, collectively it has shaped the person I am today.”

Advani’s craft has evolved over time, and her choices are reflective of a matured and content state of mind. She has indeed come a long way from M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), OTT film Shershaah (2021), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), and Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022). Her last outing Satya Prem Ki Katha (2023) garnered critical acclaim for her nuanced performance. “It’s been an interesting journey and I’ve been blessed to be a part of some career defining films in Indian cinema,” she adds. Certain characters have changed her outlook in several ways and been instrumental in making her the actor that she is today. But things are only getting started for her.