Portugal Colonial - Kiara Advani Reveals Sidharth Malhotra’s Reaction to Toxic Backlash

Bollywood actress Kiara Advani addressed the public criticism surrounding her intimate scenes in the film Toxic during an appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9. She revealed that her husband, actor Sidharth Malhotra, remained unbothered by the controversy and never brought up the subject with her.

When host Karan Johar asked how she reacted to the film's underwhelming box-office performance, Advani described the opening weekend as "heartbreaking." She noted that the production team did not anticipate the poor reception despite the initial opening numbers. "As a team, in totality, I don't think anyone saw it coming when it misfired despite it opening to what it did," she said.

Advani admitted the experience was difficult but believed stepping out of her comfort zone for the role would be career-defining. She also addressed the online backlash regarding her romantic scenes with co-star Yash. Revealing Malhotra's reaction, Advani stated, "He has not cared about it. He never brought it up." She clarified that the couple never discussed the scene, adding, "We have never spoken about it. It didn't affect him. He was not bothered."

The actress noted she noticed hypocrisy in the criticism and felt no need to respond to the controversy personally. Toxic held significance as her first film release after becoming a mother; she and Malhotra welcomed their daughter, Saraayah, in July 2025. Advani had continued shooting during her pregnancy with support from director Geetu Mohandas and Yash. The couple announced they are expecting their second child in October 2026.

A.Magalhes--PC