Known for Acting
Kiara Advani (born Alia Advani on July 31, 1991) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi cinema and has also appeared in Telugu-language films. She made her acting debut in the Hindi comedy *Fugly* (2014), which earned her a Screen Award nomination for Best Female Debut. Her first major commercial breakthrough arrived two years later portraying Sakshi Rawat in the highly successful sports biopic *M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story* (2016). In 2018, she made her Telugu-film debut as Vasumathi in the political action film *Bharat Ane Nenu*, opposite Mahesh Babu. That same year, she garnered immense critical appreciation for her performance in the Netflix anthology film *Lust Stories* (2018), which showcased her acting versatility and significantly boosted her prominence. In 2019, she starred as Preeti in the romantic drama *Kabir Singh*, and appeared in the comedy film *Good Newwz*, for which she won the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She further solidified her position as a bankable leading lady with critically acclaimed and commercially successful roles, portraying Dimple Cheema in the war biopic *Shershaah* (2021) and Katha in the romantic drama *Satyaprem Ki Katha* (2023). Both performances earned her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Born
July 31, 1991 (age 35)
Birthplace
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Filmography
20 films, 3 shows


Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups
2026 · 3h 12m
country: India
A powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches as a gritty, violent underworld power struggle emerges during the crumbling of Portuguese colonial rule.


War 2
2025 · 2h 53m
country: India
Years ago Agent Kabir went rogue, became India’s greatest villain ever. As he descends further into the deepest shadows... India sends its deadliest, most lethal agent after him, Agent Vikram A Special Units Officer who is more than Kabir’s equal and a relentless Terminator driven by his own demons, determined to put a bullet into Kabir’s skull.


Game Changer
2025 · 2h 44m
country: India
Ram, a newly appointed district collector, takes charge in a city in Andhra Pradesh and immediately confronts the deeply entrenched corruption and inefficiency plaguing the government. Determined to bring reforms, he initiates sweeping changes, sparking a fierce conflict with a powerful state Minister.


Satyaprem Ki Katha
2023 · 2h 26m
country: India
A middle-class boy in Ahmedabad, Satyaprem falling in one-sided love with Katha, who is coping with her breakup with Tapan. Through the journey, they discover each other's life and complement in accomplishing what was left halfway.


Govinda Naam Mera
2022 · 2h 11m
country: India
An abusive wife, a hot girlfriend and a court case, Govinda Waghmare is just not able to catch a break. The icing on top of that horrible cake - a murder.


JugJugg Jeeyo
2022 · 2h 28m
country: India
A marriage. A re-marriage. A pending divorce. It's been five years since Kukoo and Nainaa got married after knowing each other practically all their lives, and now they need to break it to their family that they want a divorce. Kukoo's parents, Bheem and Geeta, a couple that everyone looks up to, have no plans of making Kukoo and Naina's lives easier. They have their own plans and set of surprises in store for the young couple; all this in the middle of Kukoo's sister's wedding.


Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2022 · 2h 23m
country: India
When strangers Reet and Ruhan cross paths, their journey leads to an abandoned mansion and a dreaded spirit who has been trapped for eighteen years.


Shershaah
2021 · 2h 15m
country: India
Inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC), the film celebrates his bravery, valiant spirit and honors his invaluable sacrifice during the Kargil War of 1999, at the age of 24.


Indoo Ki Jawani
2020 · 1h 55m
country: India
A feisty girl from Ghaziabad makes her profile on an online dating app and her left and right swipes on the app lead to hilarious consequences.


Laxmii
2020 · 2h 21m
country: India
Aasif's belief in logic and science shatters when he gets possessed by a transgender's ghost.


Guilty
2020 · 1h 59m
country: India
A young woman from a small town accuses the college heartthrob of sexual assault.


Good Newwz
2019 · 2h 12m
country: India
Two couples with the same surnames pursue in-vitro fertilisation and wait for their upcoming babies. Trouble ensues when they find that the sperms of each couple have been mixed with each other.


Kabir Singh
2019 · 2h 52m
country: India
Kabir, a highly intelligent but short-tempered medical surgeon spirals into addiction after his intense relationship with his girlfriend turbulently ends.


Kalank
2019 · 2h 46m
country: India
In Pre-Independent India, circa 1945, the elite, opulent and solemn world of the Chaudhry family, and the wild, mysterious and musical underbelly of the town, Hira Mandi, clash when Roop Chaudhry encounters Zafar, a daredevil from Hira Mandi, unleashing deep-buried truths, secrets of betrayal and affairs that threaten to bring both worlds crashing down.


Vinaya Vidheya Rama
2019 · 2h 26m
country: India
Ram is one among the five orphaned boys in Visakhapatnam, adopted by a doctor who ensures them a roof to live under, with dignity. Ram goes to any extent to protect his family and he's a handful for the baddie to handle in a time of crisis. How does Ram protect his family when they need him the most?


Lust Stories
2018 · 2h
country: India
An anthology of four stories that sheds light on modern relationships from the viewpoint of the Indian woman.


Bharat Ane Nenu
2018 · 2h 53m
country: India
Bharat, a graduate from Oxford, is forced to take up his father's position as the chief minister after his sudden demise. He is not happy with the way government is functioning in the state and tries to reform the corrupt society but faces obstacles from his enemies.


Machine
2017 · 2h 28m
country: India
Machine depicts the story of racing enthusiasts , who meet each other under mysterious circumstances. As their bond becomes stronger, they eventually fall in love. However, new things begin to unfold, which change their lives forever


M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016 · 3h 10m
country: India
Based on the life story of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and his journey to being the world cup winning captain of the Indian cricket team.


Fugly
2014 · 2h 14m
country: India
The fun-filled and carefree life of four college friends comes to an abrupt end when they cross paths with a corrupt police officer.