Some love stories are written in the stars, others begin on a film set. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s gave us a little bit of both. In 2021, Shershaah introduced us to Captain Vikram Batra and Dimple
Cheema, whose love story had audiences completely hooked. The chemistry was undeniable, the romance was swoon-worthy, and little did we know that their reel-life magic would find its way into reality.
Fast-forward to February 2023, and the two were exchanging wedding vows in Rajasthan, giving Bollywood one of its most loved real-life couples.
Now, the couple is offering a little peek into what happens after the fairytale wedding, when the cameras stop rolling and everyday married life takes over. Making their first joint appearance on Koffee With Karan 9, Sidharth and Kiara opened up about their wedding memories, intimacy, date nights and the little ways they keep their relationship fun. And if their banter is anything to go by, their secret might just be knowing when to be romantic, when to draw the line and, most importantly, when to have a laugh.
Sidharth Malhotra On Keeping Work And Personal Life Separate
Every couple has their own way of navigating the transition from dating to marriage, and figuring out how much of their professional lives they bring home is part of that equation. For Sidharth and Kiara, it seems the bedroom is strictly off-limits when it comes to work talk. During the conversation, Karan Johar asks the two whether they would like to roleplay as any of their on-screen characters. Sidharth, however, has other ideas. “We don’t want to bring our work home and certainly not to our bedroom,” he quips.
It’s a cheeky response, but there’s also something rather relatable about the sentiment. When both partners have demanding careers, switching off from work and making space for each other becomes important. After all, not every conversation needs to revolve around scripts, shoots and the next big project. Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your relationship is leave work at the office and simply enjoy being together.
Kiara Advani’s Take On Date Nights Is Hilariously Relatable
Date nights are often considered one of the little rituals that help couples keep the romance alive after marriage. But what happens when Karan Johar decides to take that conversation beyond dinner and dessert? Asking Sidharth and Kiara what they do to ensure their date nights don’t end at dessert, the filmmaker gets a response he probably wasn’t expecting.
Kiara, holding her baby bump, bursts out with a rather amusing, “Ab bass ho gaya!” Her perfectly timed comeback sends the conversation into laughter. Given that the couple is expecting their second child, the response is particularly funny. But beneath the teasing, there’s a lovely reminder that relationships evolve with every new chapter. Date nights may look different, routines may change and spontaneity may take a little more planning, but making time for each other remains just as important. And sometimes, a good sense of humour is the best relationship accessory.
A Marriage Built On Shared Memories And A Growing Family
The couple also revisited their February 2023 wedding in Rajasthan, sharing an amusing memory involving Karan Johar and Shahid Kapoor. Recalling the celebrations, Kiara brings up how Karan pushed Shahid off the stage when he attempted to join the filmmaker during a performance.
Since then, Sidharth and Kiara have stepped into an entirely new chapter of their relationship: parenthood. The couple welcomed their daughter, Saraayah Malhotra, on July 15, 2025, and announced in October 2026 that they are expecting their second child. Sharing the news on Instagram, they wrote, “Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude.” From newlyweds to parents of two, their relationship has grown alongside the family they are building together.
The fairytale wedding makes for beautiful pictures, but it’s the everyday partnership that builds the love story.
