On the celebrated occasion of their first wedding anniversary, Bollywood stars Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are reminiscing the beginnings of their union, particularly the heartwarming proposal that preceded their nuptials. The leading couple’s love story caught the public eye when Kiara Advani joined celebrity host Karan Johar on the latest season of the famed chat show ‘Koffee With Karan.’ As she shared the couch with actor Vicky Kaushal, Kiara narrated the enchanting tale of how Sidharth orchestrated a proposal straight out of a Bollywood screenplay in the historic heart of Rome.
Sipping her coffee, Kiara recounted to Johar, “It was surreal when Sid came on the show (last year), we had been fresh from our trip to Rome. That’s where he popped the question. And what made it so special was that it was an intimate moment coupled with our first family holiday, though my side of the family couldn’t be there.”
Addressing the anticipation leading up to the proposal, Kiara admitted her suspicions were piqued. “There were little hints. I did insist he speak to my parents first. Tradition matters, you know? My father’s blessings, my mother’s joy. However, my mom had the misfortune of contracting COVID, so she wasn’t able to make the journey. Hence, I found myself in Rome with his parents and this premonition of a life-changing question.”
Dipping into the details, Kiara charmingly depicted what ensued. “It was a complete surprise, don’t get me wrong. And Sid—well, he really outdid himself. The setting was magical—a Michelin star restaurant. My eyelids were heavy with jetlag, but there was this palpable excitement in the air. His nephew had this not-so-secret mission of documenting every moment, while we, unbeknownst to us, were mere actors about to deliver a scene to remember.”
Sidharth’s meticulous planning unfolded romantically as he led Kiara to a private walk after dinner, under the pretext of an impromptu stroll. To her amazement, a violinist emerged, serenading the couple with melodies that seemed to echo through the ages of Rome’s cobbled streets. Sidharth knelt on one knee, and as Kiara describes, “the air itself was holding its breath.”
The proposal was not just romantic but resonated with the shared cinematic background, pulling in dialogues from their co-starring film ‘Shershaah.’ A laughing Kiara mentioned, “And then, with the charm only Sid has, he channeled the film, saying, ‘Dilli ka seedha saadha launda hun (I am a simple boy from Delhi).’ Here we were, amidst the romantic history of Rome, and he brings this sweet touch of Bollywood. How could I not say yes?”
Kiara’s narration on ‘Koffee With Karan’ painted a vivid picture of a dreamy proposal that could bewitch the most undisguised romantic. Beyond the glitter and script, it’s a tender insight into the couple’s private moment—a leap of faith that now culminates in the celebration of their first year as husband and wife. The couple’s joy on their anniversary echoes the jubilant strains of the violin that once played for them alone in a secluded Roman nook, marking the embarking of their shared journey.
The intimacy and fun of Kiara and Sidharth’s engagement story have enamored fans and reinforced the charm of filmi love tales becoming a reality. As they toast to a year of matrimonial bliss, we’re reminded of the timeless allure of romance—brought from reel to the rapture of real life against the backdrop of an ancient city, where an ‘ordinary’ Delhi boy could sweep a star off her feet with a question that would shape forever after.
