Updated September 23rd, 2019 at 21:54 IST

Kiara Advani: Everything you must know about the 'Kabir Singh' actress

Kiara Advani, the daughter of Jagdeep Advani and Genevieve Jaffrey, is related to Ashok Kumar and Saeed Jaffrey. She also has a younger brother, Mishaal Advani

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Kiara Advani was recently seen in the blockbuster film Kabir Singh where she essayed the role of the lead female protagonist, Preeti. The actor was seen opposite Shahid Kapoor in the film and her performance received a lot of accolades from the critics and the masses alike. Kiara also has some interesting projects lined up in her kitty. She has been recently roped in to star in the film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 opposite Kartik Aaryan. Kiara Advani has also started shooting for the film Indoo Ki Jawani which is directed by Abir Sengupta. The actor has a glorious legacy and is related to many prominent celebrities from the film fraternity.

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Kiara Advani's connection with Ashok Kumar and Saeed Jaffrey

Kiara Advani's father, Jagdeep Advani, is a Sindhi businessman. Her mother, Genevieve Jaffrey, is a teacher. Kiara's mother is of Sindhi, Scottish, Portuguese and Spanish descents. Kiara Advani also has a younger brother, Mishaal Advani. Kiara is also related to many stalwarts of the Bollywood fraternity from her maternal side. Veteran actor Ashok Kumar happens to be her step-great-grandfather. Saeed Jaffrey is Kiara's great uncle. Shaheen Jaffrey, a notable yesteryear model, also happens to be her aunt. Kiara Advani is also the niece of Bollywood actor, Juhi Chawla.

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Kiara Advani is a close childhood friend of Isha Ambani

It is not a hidden fact that Kiara Advani is also a close childhood friend of Isha Ambani. Kiara had shared a heartfelt note on her social media, wishing Isha on the occasion of her wedding to Anand Piramal. On the professional front, Kiara Advani will soon be seen in the much-anticipated film, Good News. The actor will be seen alongside Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh in the film. The film is all slated to be released on September 27, 2019. Kiara Advani will also collaborate with Akshay Kumar in the film, Laxmmi Bomb. The film is the remake of the 2011 Tamil film Muni 2: Kanchana and is helmed by Raghava Lawrence. 

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Published September 23rd, 2019 at 15:54 IST