Kiara Advani she recently opened up about her childhood, her parents and how motherhood has changed her outlook on life. In a recent interview, the actress reflected on growing up in a loving home, realizing herself after marriage and the environment she wants to create for her daughter.Talking about her upbringing, Kiara shared that she grew up with immense love and support from her parents.“You should ask my parents about that!” he laughed when asked if he was always a good kid. “But yes, I think I grew up with a lot of love. I never had to ask for attention because my parents were always there for me,” she told Raj Shamani. “My parents were always present”The actress revealed that her parents were self-made and were deeply involved in her life while she was growing up.“My mother and father are both self-made. My mother ran a play school for young children, and my father lost his parents at 18, so he had to start working immediately after leaving university,” he said.Kiara added that despite working hard professionally, her parents always put family first.“Whether dropping me off at the bus stop, sitting with my friends or being emotionally available, they were always present. All my friends loved my parents. I grew up with them working hard but still putting family first, and that became the perfect picture of my life,” she shared.Kiara Advani on motherhood and appreciating her parents moreSpeaking about being a mother, Kiara admitted that parenthood has completely changed the way she sees her parents now.“Absolutely. Now, after having my baby, I appreciate my mom and dad even more. When you become a parent, you suddenly understand your parents differently,” she said.The actress added that motherhood has also made her reflect on the unconditional love her parents gave her growing up.“I feel guilty about a lot of things now, because they let me go so much with love,” she added.Recalling her childhood, Kiara shared that although her parents were not too strict, they were firm in their values and respect.“They scolded us a lot, but never hit us. My brother and I used to fight and fight all the time. But the most important thing was the values they gave us. My mother was more concerned about me being respected and well-behaved than my grades,” he said.“Parental validation is completely different”Kiara Advani also admitted that she still seeks validation from her parents despite her huge success.“Until now. The validation of the world is one thing, but the validation of your parents is entirely different. They’ve never put pressure on me, but you always want to make them proud somewhere,” he said.During the interview, the host also discussed parenting styles and how children raised in loving homes often turn out to be kind.Kiara agreed with the observation and said, “I think when there’s a lot of love and security at home, kids naturally don’t want to disappoint their parents. You look for that validation. But it’s also important to be aware because sometimes those patterns can become people-friendly.”The actress admitted that she is much more aware of these trends after marriage and motherhood.“Awareness is the first step to change anything. After marriage and motherhood, I have become aware of certain habits and patterns in myself. Your partner and your child become mirrors that help you see yourself differently,” he shared.“I don’t want my daughter to become a people pleaser”Speaking about the environment she wants to create for her daughter, Kiara said she wants her child to feel emotionally secure.“I want her to feel safe enough to tell me anything. That’s the biggest blessing I’ve had growing up. Even if I’ve done something wrong, I can still tell my parents. I want my daughter to always feel at home and talk to us without fear,” she said.The actress also admitted that she hopes her daughter will not inherit her people-pleasing character.“I definitely don’t want her to become a nice person like me. But more than that, I want her to be curious, respectful, loving and confident to make her own choices,” she added.Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra On July 15, 2025, he welcomed his daughter Saraayah Malhotra. The couple revealed her name on November 28, 2025, describing her as a “blessing from God” and a “princess”.
