Not Shershaah! Sidharth Malhotra first met Kiara Advani on Lust Stories set, here¡¯s what he really thought of her
If you thought Shershaah's set was where Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani¡¯s love story began, think again! In a candid chat, Sid spilled the real tea¡ªhe first met Kiara on the sets of Lust Stories, thanks to Karan Johar. From that unexpected moment to their dreamy marriage, here¡¯s the full scoop!

Bollywood has its fair share of unexpected love stories, but Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani¡¯s first meeting is straight out of a rom-com with a spicy twist! While many believe their love saga kicked off during Shershaah, turns out, it was actually Lust Stories that played cupid for this B-town power couple.
Forget Shershaah, Lust Stories is the real origin story!
During a fun chat with Lilly Singh, Sidharth finally let the cat out of the bag¡ªhe first crossed paths with Kiara on the sets of the 2018 anthology film Lust Stories, directed by Karan Johar. Yep, while she was busy filming her bold and conversation-starting role, Sid happened to be on set, meeting KJo. And boom¡ªthat¡¯s when fate decided to work its magic.
Sidharth¡¯s unexpected cameo on Lust Stories¡¯ set
Sidharth, who had dropped by Karan¡¯s set without knowing what he was walking into, recalled hearing about the story beforehand. While he hadn¡¯t planned on watching Kiara shoot, he acknowledged the bold themes the film explored. He praised his wife¡¯s fearless script choices, mentioning how she has always taken on projects that bring out powerful societal narratives, including her film Guilty, which tackled the topic of harassment.
How Kiara¡¯s influence changed Sid¡¯s life
Beyond just her career moves, Sidharth also opened up about how marriage with Kiara has been a game-changer for him. He admitted that while he had spent years in Mumbai chasing his dreams, Kiara¡¯s strong family values and unwavering ethics have influenced him deeply, shifting his perspective on life, work, and relationships.
He acknowledged that her presence has "opened his eyes" and made him more aware of the importance of family. Sources close to the actor reveal that Sid deeply admires Kiara¡¯s grounded nature and the fact that she never lets fame get in the way of her core beliefs.
From Lust Stories to forever¡ªA love story worth watching
Who would have thought that a casual meeting on a set would lead to one of Bollywood¡¯s most-loved marriages? While Shershaah remains their iconic on-screen collaboration, it¡¯s Lust Stories that secretly wrote the first chapter of their romance. And honestly? We¡¯re here for this unexpected plot twist!