Kiara Advani says motherhood changed her identity and parenting priorities

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the news on Instagram on October 7, with their daughter Saraayah pictured alongside them. They captioned the post, “Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude.” The announcement comes a little over a year after Kiara and Sidharth welcomed their first child, daughter Saraayah, in July 2025. As Kiara prepares to embrace motherhood once again, her earlier comments about parenting offer a glimpse into how deeply becoming a mother changed her. During a conversation with Raj Shamani, she spoke about the emotional adjustment that came with becoming a parent and how having a daughter gave her a new sense of purpose.Motherhood changed how Kiara saw herselfFor Kiara, becoming a mother was not simply about taking on a new responsibility.