July 29: With blockbuster performances in Kabir Singh, Shershaah, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Satyaprem Ki Katha, and Game Changer, Kiara Advani has firmly established herself as one of Bollywood’s most celebrated leading ladies. As she prepares to take on one of her boldest roles yet in Toxic, she finds herself at a transformative moment in both her personal and professional life. In the cover story of Femina’s July-August 2026 issue, Kiara reflects on authenticity, motherhood, meaningful storytelling, love, and the ambition that continues to shape her journey.
Speaking about portraying layered female characters, she says,
“I don’t like stereotyping women in a box. We are so much more than that, so why shouldn’t our characters be?”
Speaking about her upcoming movie Toxic, she shares,
“When I heard the narration, I was mesmerised by how well fleshed out this character was, all the meat an actor longs for. I felt I had reached a place in my career where I was confident enough to take on such a character.”
Reflecting on the phase of life she is embracing today, she says,
“While I’m entering the ambitious chapter of my life, the one thing I want to protect is my authenticity.”
Opening up about how motherhood has transformed her perspective, she shares,
“Motherhood has deepened my emotional understanding of love, vulnerability, and responsibility…”
Speaking about building a life alongside her husband, actor Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara says,
“Love is in the everyday acts of showing up with patience, trust, and understanding… I’ve realised happiness in your personal life gives you the confidence to take bigger creative risks.”
Find out more about Kiara Advani’s journey through stardom, her approach to storytelling, her evolving perspective on love and motherhood, and the values that continue to shape her life and career in Femina’s July-August 2026 issue.