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Kiara Advani gets emotional while opening up about postpartum struggles after daughter Saraayah’s birth
Updated On: 10 May, 2026 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kiara Advani emotionally opened up about her postpartum struggles after welcoming daughter Saraayah with Sidharth Malhotra, revealing motherhood brought overwhelming emotional changes, self-doubt, and vulnerability while praising Sidharth’s unwavering support during her journey

Kiara Advani (Still from YouTube interview)
Kiara Advani recently got emotional while opening up about her postpartum journey after welcoming daughter Saraayah with husband Sidharth Malhotra. During a heartfelt conversation on Raj Shamani’s podcast, the actor spoke candidly about the physical and emotional challenges she experienced after becoming a mother, admitting that the transition completely changed her life.
Kiara Advani talks about motherhood
Kiara revealed that motherhood brought an intense “identity shift” that she was not fully prepared for. While speaking about the months following childbirth, the actor became teary-eyed and shared how overwhelming the experience felt at times. According to Kiara, she intentionally gave herself six months to adjust to the new phase of life because she realised becoming a mother required her to learn everything all over again.
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