'Koffee With Karan': Kiara bonded with Alia, Katrina over pregnancy
What's the story
Bollywood actor Kiara Advani, who became a mother for the first time in 2025 with the birth of her daughter Saraayah Malhotra, recently spoke about her postpartum journey. During her appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9 with her husband, Sidharth Malhotra, she revealed how she connected with fellow actors Alia Bhatt, Patralekhaa, and Katrina Kaif during this phase, who are also new moms.
Postpartum journey
'Women really understand women'
Advani spoke about the emotional and physical changes that come with motherhood.
She said, "Sometimes all you want is an outlet. It is such a whole shift for any new mom that women really understand women."
"When we found out that we were pregnant for the first time, the first three months were really hard."
"You go through nausea and hormone changes."
Seeking help
'We were checking up on each other'
Advani revealed, "At that time, we thought we wouldn't tell anyone."
She added, "I said I needed to talk to my mother and mother-in-law. I need women who understand me."
Karan Johar then revealed that Advani would often call Bhatt, Kaif and Patralekhaa during her postpartum phase, to which she replied, "We were checking up on each other. All of us are in the same field."
Work-life balance
Advani recalls calling Bhatt
Advani said, "I remember calling her (Bhatt) up and asking about getting back to shoot, and understanding how do we make this work."
"Your priority is your family as well, and at work you are professional."
"How do you blend these two worlds in a way that doesn't make you feel guilty at times? Mom guilt is just there."
Family life
A look at Advani-Malhotra's family life
Advani and Malhotra tied the knot on February 7, 2023, after dating for several years.
They welcomed their first child in July 2025 and announced her name as Saraayah in November 2025.
The couple is currently expecting their second child, with Advani announcing her pregnancy on October 7 this year.