Kiara Advani entered the motherhood phase this year and welcomed first daughter, Saraayah, with Sidharth Malhotra. Recently, in an interview, she has opened up about motherhood and spoken candidly about how
becoming a mother has transformed her ambition, focus, and perspective on life. Sharing insights into her bond with her daughter, Saraayah, Kiara described this phase as one of deep emotional growth and renewed purpose.
In conversation with Vogue, the actress was speaking about her motherhood and raising daughter. “But look at me now. I’ve never been more ambitious. Motherhood expands you. The fire within you becomes more focused. When I’m with Saraayah, I’m really with her. When I bathe her, I notice everything—her eyelashes, her tiny fingers, her giggles. These micro-moments feel so precious. I want that realness for Saraayah. I want her to feel grass under her feet, stain books with crayons, run outdoors till her cheeks turn pink,” she said.
Kiara Advani And Sidharth Malhotra Name Their Baby Girl ‘Saraayah’
The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on July 15, 2025. They shared the happy news on Instagram with a heartwarming pink announcement card that read, “Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a baby girl.” The message was simple, emotional, and full of gratitude. The design featured delicate heart balloons and soft pastel elements, with “Baby Girl” written in elegant gold script.
In November, the couple announced daughter’s name. Kiara and Sidharth shared a joint post on Instagram, announcing their daughter’s name. They wrote, “From our prayers, to our arms our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra सरायाह मल्होत्रा,” along with a folded emoji and a red heart emoji. Along with this, they shared an adorable picture showing their hands gently holding baby Saraayah’s tiny feet, wrapped in white crocheted socks.
What Is The Meaning Of Saraayah?
While Kiara and Sidharth haven’t shared the meaning of their daughter’s name, a quick Internet search suggests that Saraayah (Sarayah/Saraiyah) is derived from the Hebrew name Sarah, which means ‘princess’ or ‘noblewoman.’
Kiara Advani’s First Look From Yash’s Toxic
The first look of Kiara’s character Nadia showed her dressed in a black off-shoulder gown with a thigh-high slit. She is seen standing in the spotlight on a dance floor, with tears streaming down her face. Toxic marks Kiara’s first film since she embraced motherhood earlier this year.
Director Geethu Mohandas also reacted to Kiara’s stunning first look from Toxic and wrote, “Some performances don’t just belong to a film, they redefine an artist. What Kiara created on screen in this film is nothing short of transformative. As a director, I am deeply proud of her and for the performance she has delivered, and for the faith and heart she brought into our shared journey.” Kiara replied, “Uff! Love you, captain.”
