Kiara Advani recently shared insights into her challenging journey in Bollywood during a podcast with Raj Shamani. Reflecting on her early career, she noted that her debut film, Fugly, did not perform well, leading to a significant lull in her opportunities. Despite critical praise for her performance, the lack of commercial success limited her options. Kiara emphasized that every low point taught her valuable lessons, shaping her into the actor she is today. Even after gaining fame with MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, she faced ongoing struggles, including a long wait for substantial roles. Her experience with the film Machine (2016) was pivotal, as it led to her being noticed by designer Manish Malhotra, ultimately resulting in her role in Lust Stories. Kiara, who recently returned to work after welcoming her first child with actor Sidharth Malhotra, is set to appear in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups opposite Yash.