Kiara Advani recently opened up about her relationship with husband Sidharth Malhotra, explaining why the couple deliberately chose to keep their romance away from the public eye for years before their marriage. In an interview with Raj Shamani, the actress shared her thoughts on maintaining privacy in their relationship.
Privacy as a Conscious Choice
Talking about maintaining privacy, Kiara stated that while their close circle always knew about their bond, they never felt the need to discuss it publicly. "We never hid our relationship from the people close to us; we just didn't talk about it publicly. Both of us are naturally private people," she said.
Explaining the rationale behind their decision, the actress added that they simply wanted to protect a part of their personal lives from constant public scrutiny. "Sometimes it's easier to keep your personal life personal because you don't want to become everyone's dinner-table conversation," she shared.
Focus on Work Over Personal Life
Kiara admitted that public curiosity about their relationship was always present; however, both she and Sidharth wanted their work to remain the focal point rather than their personal lives. "Of course people were curious, but we wanted the focus to remain on work. Also, sometimes you just want to live normally, go out for dinner, and not feel watched all the time," she added.
Kiara's Habit That Annoys Sidharth
During the interaction, Kiara also revealed one habit of hers that often irritates Sidharth. "He thinks I multitask too much," she said with a laugh. "If he's telling me something important, I might also be switching on the AC, checking on the baby, making coffee — and he feels like I'm not listening. But I genuinely process things better while multitasking."
Lessons from Her Parents
The actress credited her parents for shaping her understanding of love, marriage, and companionship. According to Kiara, watching her parents function as a team influenced what she wanted in her own relationship. "I grew up seeing my parents as a team. If my mom said no to something, I couldn't go to my dad for a different answer. They were united, and I really admire that. I want that same sense of teamwork in my own marriage," she said.
On Heartbreak and Emotional Healing
Kiara also spoke candidly about heartbreak and emotional vulnerability, sharing that she believes in fully processing emotions instead of suppressing them. "I allow myself to fully feel every emotion. Whether it's sadness, anger, heartbreak, jealousy — I think it's important not to suppress emotions or label them as negative. Feel them completely, understand them, and then let them pass through you," she explained.
Fear of Losing Peace of Mind
The actress further admitted that one of her biggest fears today is losing her peace of mind, especially after embracing motherhood. "Technology scares me sometimes, especially how easily it can be misused. And personally, my biggest fear right now is losing my peace of mind. Motherhood makes you emotionally vulnerable, and I feel like my mind has to become my friend, not my enemy," she said.
Values for Her Daughter
Talking about the kind of values she hopes to pass on to her daughter Saraayah in the future, Kiara said she wants her child to grow up feeling free enough to make her own decisions. "I want her to experience life fully and make her own choices. I don't want her to feel restricted by any preconceived idea of how life or relationships are 'supposed' to be. As parents, our job is to create a safe environment and trust her journey," she concluded.
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcomed their daughter, Saraayah Malhotra, on July 15, 2025. The couple revealed her name on November 28, 2025, describing her as a "divine blessing" and their "princess".
