Kiara Advani recently spoke about her childhood and upbringing and how motherhood changed her perspective on life. In a recent conversation, the actress spoke about growing up in a loving family, becoming more self-aware after marriage, and the kind of environment she wants to create for her daughter.Speaking about her upbringing, Chiara said that she grew up with great love and support from her parents.“You should ask my father that!” She laughed when asked if she had always been 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 Chamani. “My parents were always there.”The actress revealed that her parents were self-made individuals and were deeply involved in her life while she was growing up.“My mother and father are self-taught. My mother ran a play school for young children, and my father lost his parents when he was 18, had to drop out of college, and start working straight away,” she said.Chiara added that despite working hard professionally, her parents have always prioritized family.“Whether it was driving us to the bus stop, sitting with my friends, or being there emotionally, they were always there. All of my friends loved my dad.
I grew up watching them work hard but still put family first, and that became the perfect image of life for me.Kiara Advani talks about motherhood and appreciating her parents moreSpeaking about becoming a mother, Chiara admitted that fatherhood has completely changed the way she sees her parents now.“Absolutely. Today, after having my child, I appreciate my mother and father more. When you become a mother, you suddenly understand your parents differently,” she said.The actress added that motherhood made her think about the unconditional love her parents gave her while growing up.“I even feel guilty about many things now because they ignored so much with love,” she added.Recalling her childhood, Chiara said that although her parents were not overly strict, they were firm about values and respect.“We were scolded a lot, but we were never beaten. My brother and I used to fight and wrestle all the time.
But the important thing is the values they gave us. She revealed that my mother cared more about me being respectful and well-mannered than just grades.“Parental verification is completely different.”Kiara Advani also admitted that even today she seeks her parents’ approval despite her massive success.“So far. Validation from the world is one thing, but validation from your parents is completely different.
“They never pressure me, but somewhere you always want to make them proud,” she said.During the conversation, the host also discussed parenting styles and how children raised in loving homes often become people pleasers.Chiara agreed with the observation and said: “I think that when there is a lot of love and security in the home, children naturally do not want to disappoint their parents. You seek validation of that. But awareness is also important because sometimes these patterns can turn into people-pleasing tendencies.”The actress admitted that she became more aware of these tendencies after marriage and motherhood.She said: “Awareness is the first step to changing anything. After marriage and motherhood, I have become more aware of certain habits and patterns in myself. Your life partner and your child become mirrors that help you see yourself differently.”“I don’t want my daughter to become a people pleaser.”Speaking about the environment she wants to create for her daughter, Chiara said she wants her child to always feel emotionally safe.“I want her to feel safe enough to tell us anything. This is the biggest blessing I had growing up. Even if I did something wrong, I could still tell my parents. I want my daughter to always feel like she can come home and talk to us without fear,” she said.The actress also admitted that she hopes her daughter doesn’t inherit her people-pleasing nature.“I definitely don’t want her to become a fun person like me. But more than that, I want her to be curious, committed, loving, and confident enough to make her own choices,” she added.Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcomed their daughter Saraya Malhotra on July 15, 2025. The couple revealed her name on November 28, 2025, calling her a “divine blessing” and their “princess.”
