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Kiara Advani Says Motherhood Changed Her Identity
Kiara Advani said becoming a mother changed how she sees herself.
She said her daughter gave her a stronger sense of purpose.
Kiara tries to make choices she can feel good about as a parent.
She also talked about how the time after having a baby can be challenging.
She said it took her six months to learn to be kinder to herself.
She learned to set boundaries and not be so critical of herself.
Kiara thinks people should talk more about postpartum experiences.
She and Sidharth Malhotra have also announced they are expecting another child.
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced they are expecting their second child.
The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post featuring their daughter, Saraayah, holding small white socks.
Kiara said becoming a mother made her feel like a completely different person and gave her a greater sense of purpose.
She said she wants to lead by example and considers how her choices might affect her daughter.
Kiara urged more discussion of postpartum experiences, describing identity changes and learning to give herself grace over six months.
- Who
- Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra; Kiara discussed her experiences of motherhood and postpartum recovery.
- What
- The couple announced they are expecting their second child, and Kiara reflected on how motherhood changed her identity.
- Where
- The pregnancy announcement was made in a joint Instagram post; Kiara discussed motherhood on Raj Shamani's podcast.
- When
- Kiara said she gave birth to her first child in July 2025 and that her adjustment took six months; the announcement date is not stated.
- Why
- Kiara said motherhood gave her a greater sense of purpose and prompted her to rethink her relationship with herself.
Key facts
- Expecting
- Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced they are expecting their second child.
- First child
- Their daughter is named Saraayah.
- First birth
- Kiara said she gave birth to her first child in July 2025.
- Podcast
- Kiara discussed motherhood and postpartum recovery on Raj Shamani's podcast.
- Adjustment
- Kiara said it took her six months to give herself grace after childbirth.
- Personal changes
- She said she learned to set boundaries, avoid critical self-talk, and focus less on fear.
Quotes
Kiara Advani
Actor discussing how motherhood changed her identity.
“After 34 years, I have learned to set boundaries. I have learned not to have critical conversations with myself. I have learned not to focus on fear. And I have had to teach myself all these things in these six months.”
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“There is such an identity shift. It is such a new world. And in that moment, it is difficult for the woman going through it to give herself grace. It takes time. It has taken me six months.”
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