Fatherhood appears to have given Sidharth Malhotra a fresh perspective on life, priorities and even his approach to work. At the IAA Leadership Awards 2026, where the actor was honoured with the Brand Endorser of the Year award, Sidharth opened up about his daughter and described parenthood as the “most amazing experience” of his life.

Sidharth Malhotra on daughter Saraayah

Sidharth and Kiara Advani welcomed their daughter Saraayah in July last year. Speaking about how becoming a parent has changed him, the Shershaah actor said his little one, who recently turned a year old, has brought a new sense of meaning to his life.