Fans were taken aback on February 28 when Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani revealed they were expecting their first child together. In a recent interview with Lily Singh, the actor shared his thoughts on motherhood and highlighted the significance of instilling moral principles in kids.
When asked about his perspective on the role of a father, Sidharth replied, “The best way, in my book, though it’s the most difficult way, and we have spoken about it. It’s to definitely get your boys in check while they are growing up. That would be my intent whenever the time comes. Be it a girl or a boy, I think values, ethics, and just being a kinder human being. I recently read that being a male is by birth, but being a man is by choice.”
“You start taking responsibility for your own actions. You become more accountable and sensitive towards what you say and how you interact with your family members and partners. That’s what I hope we, as a society, can influence in the right way. It’s a vast topic, but definitely something parents should be conscious of—what they are feeding their children in terms of culture, feelings, and examples,” he further adds.
Sidharth and Kiara announced the news in a cute post on Instagram. The actors, however, provided no additional information or due date.
Sidharth’s next appearance is in Param Sundari, which is directed by Dinesh Vijan. According to reports, the Tushar Jalota-directed movie, which also has Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role, is a cross-cultural love tale set against the picturesque backdrop of Kerala’s backwaters. The movie is scheduled to open in theatres on July 25, 2025.