The charming yet gorgeous beauty Kiara Advani is not one without accomplishments. Her presence is as great as her personality with enough deeds to keep you guessing, yet she still manages to blow us with her future aspirations and sweet demeanour. We caught up with the supernova to reflect on her career accomplishments, getting together with the industry’s leading names, and what’s next on the horizon.
SPORTS & GAMES…
If there was an olympics for everyday activities, what activity would you have a food chance at winning a medal in?
Making coffee.
Who is your all-time favourite championship team in any sport?
No favourites.
What player’s poster did you have on your wall as a child?
Cristiano Ronaldo, but only for his good looks.
What’s one word you would use to describe MS Dhoni?
Focussed.
What’s your favourite sports memory of all time?
Watching the 2011 Cricket World Cup with my family and friends when India won.
A Sportsperson you would like to go on a date with?
Cristiano Ronaldo
The hotest Cricketer?
Virat Kohli.
Fortunately, my first audition for my debut film was loved by my producer and director who signed me the very same day and that’s when the journey began.
How fun was it shooting for FHM?
Being my first ever FHM cover shoot, the experience was even more special! The team put together a very fashionable sporty look with a cool concept. While hair, makeup, styling and the photographer were all on point, everything was effortless.
What made you change your name from Alia to Kiara?
I didn’t want to confuse the audience by sharing a name that was already familiar to them, that’s why Kiara!
How did you start your Bollywood career? How did you get discovered?
Fortunately, my first audition for my debut film was loved by my producer and director who signed me the very same day and that’s when the journey began.
You played the role of a brash youngster in your debut film “Fugly” and we also saw you riding a bullet there. How was the experience?
Riding a bullet on the mountains of Ladakh made me feel empowered and strong. I’ve never been more in control, I had to or else I would have skid down a mountain, before my first film. I never thought I’d be able to ride a bike and with a bullet I was thrown straight into the deep end and asked to learn to ride the mother of all bikes, accomplishing that felt good, it looked super cool on screen.
Oh, that was something. Would you try your hands again?
I’m not sure I’d want to ride it again unless it is a character in a film.
Comfortable, chic and feminine.
Describe your personal style in three words…
Comfortable, chic and feminine.
Are you just sexy or just cute?
Why not just the right mix of both?
Yeah, for sure. What kind of a person are you when not in front of the camera?
I’m not sure if I ever switch off. Sometimes I catch myself lip singing to the radio in the car with full expressions even when I’m just driving from home to the gym.
What would we find if we stalk you online?
You tell me!
Girl, you take our breath away. Which song do you sing in the shower?
It’s more like a playlist but then sometimes it’s an original Kiara shower mix which has very random lyrics, so long as the pitch seems right to me.
What are your New Year’s plans?
Haven’t decided as yet…
And what about New Year’s resolution?
To be the best version of myself, better than 2017.
In your eyes, what is your best physical feature?
My eyes.
Sometimes I catch myself lip singing to the radio in the car with full expressions even when I’m just driving from home to the gym.
Something that secretly frustrates you?
When I’m asked silly questions.
Tell us your deepest darkest fear?
Losing my loved ones.
What food do you crave most?
Peanut butter.
What movie do you wish life was more like?
Can’t think of a movie but a TV show that comes to mind is Friends. At the end of the day I just want to be happy and when I look back at my life I want to know that I’ve made amazing memories like they did!
Any upcoming projects?
2018 is going to be an exciting year for me. My debut South film with Mahesh Babu will be released; he is one of the biggest superstars of Telugu films. It’s also very challenging as the language is new for me, but I’m excited to see the response of the audience. Along with that, there are two Hindi films that I have committed to; once the announcements are made I’ll be able to talk about it.
Where will we see Kiara Advani in 5 days, 5 weeks and 5 years?
In 5 days I have an extremely exciting look test for a film I can’t wait to share with you; in 5 weeks I’ll be going to Hyderabad to shoot the next schedule of my south film and in 5 years hopefully the next annual issue for FHM?
It’s more like a playlist but then sometimes it’s an original Kiara shower mix which has very random lyrics, so long as the pitch seems right to me.
MEN, LOVE & AFFAIRS
Are you seeing someone right now? Btw… Do you get irritated when people ask you this?
No I don’t get irritated when I’m asked this and I’ll be honest I’m not.
What about your dating history?
This question I do get irritated with! I’m not a fan of history.
When was your first relationship?
10th grade right before my board exams (not the best time to be in a relationship, that’s also probably why it didn’t work out!)
How does a boy reach you? You dont seem the sort who’s hand over their number on the first date.
(Haha) Well if it’s meant to be he’ll find a way or so I’d like to believe.
Your definition of an ideal man?
Super confident yet super grounded!
Five things that turn you off.
Poor communication skills, bad odour, disrespect, show off, and the kind that tries too hard.
What do you dislike about Indian men?
I don’t discriminate on nationality.
Men on bikes or men in cars?
Men in cars.
What’s your ides of a fun date?
A surprise travel somewhere private.
When I’m asked silly questions.
What’s the best way to spend a rainy afternoon with your partner?
Home cooked food and a good movie.
1. I usually wake up at 7:30 AM
2. I would never leave my home without a Sun Block
3. My guilty pleasure is keeping up with the Kardashians and watching the devil wears prada.
4. The last thing I Googled was myself.
5. My favourite travel snack is Peanut Butter.
6. When I’m stressed I bingle.
7. I’d love to work with Ranveer Singh.
RAPID FIRE
English muffins or bagel: Bagel
Apples or Bananas: Apples
Milkshake or smoothie: Smoothie
Play sports or watch sports: Play sports
Piercings or tattoos: None
Beard or moustache: Beard
Roses or wildflowers: Wildflowers
Rain or shine: Shine
Nachos or french fries: Nachos
Sexy or handsome: Handsome
Skydiving or bungee jumping: Skydiving
Marvel or DC Comics: None
Black or white: Both
WOULD YOU RATHER?
Would you rather be a character in ‘Sex And The City’ or ‘Gossip Girl’?
OMG, this has to be the hardest choice. I think I’m more of a Carries from SATC.
Would you rather meet George Washington or the Current President of America Donald Trump?
Honestly, Trump would be super entertaining but I’ll be politically correct and say George Washington.
Would you rather go on a long car drive or enjoy a fun bike ride?
Long car drive always!
Would you rather choose someone who loves you or someone you love?
Hopefully both!
Would you rather be the first one to kiss or wait for the other one to take initiate?
I never kiss first.
