When Sidharth Malhotra planned a fairytale Rome proposal, Kiara Advani asked him to seek her parents’ blessings first

When Sidharth Malhotra proposed to Kiara Advani

• Kiara Advani shared details of Siddharth Malhotra's romantic proposal in Rome
• Proposal occurred on first family holiday, with family's approval being crucial.
• In 2025, Siddharth and Kiara welcomed their daughter, Saraayah

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Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have long been admired for the warmth and sincerity of their relationship, and ever since their wedding in 2023, they have remained one of Bollywood’s most cherished couples.

Their story has always felt deeply personal rather than performative, which is why Kiara Advani’s candid recollection of Siddharth Malhotra’s proposal struck such a chord with fans.

During Koffee With Karan Season 8 in 2024, she opened up about the Roman proposal with a mix of emotion, honesty and laughter. Now, as they settle into life as parents, the memory feels even more precious.

The proposal took place during Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s first family holiday together, adding an extra layer of meaning to the moment.

Kiara Advani admitted that she had a sense something might happen, but she was keen for everything to be done the right way. For her, family approval mattered just as much as romance.

“You know, when Sid came to that episode, we’d just returned from Rome, where he proposed to me. I had a little bit of inclination that he would propose. I told him, ‘You have to speak to my parents.’ He said, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I said, ‘Yeah, first ask them and get their permission. Let’s do it correctly. They will be happy,’” she said.

At the time, Kiara Advani was travelling with Siddharth Malhotra’s parents, as her own mother was unwell, making the trip both emotional and intimate.

Even with her instincts, Kiara Advani confessed that the proposal still managed to surprise her. The moment was quietly captured by Siddharth Malhotra’s nephew, who filmed it without her knowledge.

She recalled the nervous excitement building throughout the trip, saying, “It did come as a surprise because I did not know where on this trip... I kept thinking, I hope he does propose because now I’ve built it up in my head. And if he doesn’t propose on this trip...”

Siddharth Malhotra chose their very first destination to pop the question. He arranged a candlelit dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant before leading her on a peaceful walk where music suddenly filled the air.

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“He planned the works... suddenly the violinist comes out of the bushes playing... He then goes on one knee and proposes,” she recalled.

Overwhelmed and emotional, Kiara Advani was momentarily lost for words. Sensing the silence, Siddharth Malhotra instinctively turned to humour. “After his whole speech, he didn’t know what to say to me, so he starts saying the lines of Shershaah. He’s like, ‘Dilli ka seedha saada launda hoon,’ and he repeated the full dialogue from the film. Then I burst out laughing,” she added.

In 2025, Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani welcomed their daughter, Saraayah, beginning a new chapter filled with love.