Motherhood brought a new set of challenges for Kiara Advani, but the actor found comfort in conversations with fellow actresses who understood the demands of raising a child while maintaining a career, writes The Hindustan Times.
During her appearance on ‘Koffee with Karan’ alongside husband Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara revealed that she reached out to Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif and Patralekhaa during her postpartum phase, seeking advice on balancing family responsibilities with professional commitments.
Kiara recalled that the early months of her first pregnancy were particularly difficult because of nausea and hormonal changes.
She said she initially wanted to keep the news private and turn to her mother and mother-in-law for support.
The actor also spoke about breaking down during a podcast after becoming a mother. She described the experience as a major emotional shift and said women often understand one another in ways others cannot.
“Sometimes all you want is an outlet. It is such a whole shift for any new mom that women really understand women,” she said.
Karan Johar then revealed that Kiara regularly called Alia, Katrina and Patralekhaa during her postpartum period.
Kiara confirmed that they checked on one another and discussed their experiences as working mothers.
She recalled asking Alia how she managed returning to film sets after having a child and how to divide her attention between work and family.
“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,” Kiara said.
Alia welcomed her daughter Raha with actor Ranbir Kapoor in 2022. Katrina Kaif and her husband Vicky Kaushal welcomed their son Vihaan in 2025, while Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao became parents to a daughter in November 2025.
Kiara and Sidharth married on 7 February 2023 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. They welcomed their daughter, Saraayah, on 15 July 2025 and revealed her name later that year.
The couple announced in October 2026 that they were expecting their second child.
