Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s love story may have had a fairytale ending, but their relationship was not always smooth. During their appearance on Karan Johar’s Koffee With Karan Season 9, the couple revealed that they had briefly decided to part ways before Sidharth left for the Kargil schedule of Shershaah. Kiara recalled confronting him about his uncertain approach to their relationship, telling him, “You’re very hot and cold with me.”
The candid conversation offered a glimpse into a difficult phase before the couple officially started dating. While Sidharth wanted to concentrate on his career, Kiara wanted clarity about where their relationship was heading. However, what happened during the actor’s 30-day shoot in Kargil eventually changed their equation.
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Nearly Parted Ways Before Shershaah
Recalling the conversation that took place the night before Sidharth left for Kargil, Kiara explained that she could not continue with the uncertainty surrounding their relationship. She told him, “You’re very hot and cold with me. For me, you’re either in or you’re out. Like this in between, I don’t understand, I can’t do it.”
Sidharth acknowledged her concerns and explained that he was not in a position to make a commitment at that point in his life. He said that he understood the seriousness of being in a relationship with Kiara and did not want anything to distract him from his professional responsibilities.
“I know that you’re the kind of person that if I commit to, then this will be something solid. And I’m just in a place in my life where I really need to focus on work and I cannot allow myself to let anything else come in the way,” Sidharth recalled.
The two eventually agreed to part ways and see what the future held. However, their decision did not mark the end of their story.
How 30 Days of Calls From Kargil Changed Their Relationship
Despite the difficult shooting conditions and limited mobile connectivity in Kargil, Sidharth made an effort to stay in touch with Kiara. The actor called her every night after completing his shoot, and their conversations continued throughout the 30-day schedule.
Kiara revealed that the consistent communication brought them closer, even when Sidharth was away filming in the mountains.
“In Kargil where there’s no signal and there was a lot going on—after pack up every single night he would call me and we talked for 30 days straight. So, the official dating started when he was in Kargil,” she said.
The revelation offered a new detail about the beginning of their relationship. Although the two had agreed to take separate paths before the shoot, their regular conversations eventually helped them understand their feelings for each other.
From Shershaah Co-Stars to Husband and Wife
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani first shared the screen in Shershaah, the 2021 biographical war drama based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra. Sidharth portrayed the army officer, while Kiara played Dimple Cheema, his love interest.
Their on-screen chemistry became a talking point among audiences, while their off-screen relationship gradually attracted attention. The actors kept their romance largely private before eventually making their relationship official through their marriage.
The couple tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, in an intimate ceremony attended by close friends and family. Karan Johar, who shared a close association with both actors, was also among the guests.
Koffee With Karan Season 9: Kiara and Sidharth Share Their Love Story
Their joint appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9 gave viewers an opportunity to hear details about their relationship directly from the couple. Along with revisiting the early days of their romance, they discussed the uncertainty, conversations and decisions that eventually brought them together.
For fans who have followed their journey since Shershaah, Kiara’s revelation about the 30 days of calls from Kargil adds another layer to their relationship story.
The latest episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9 is streaming on JioHotstar.
