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Kiara's Struggle: From Fugly Flop to Lust Stories Star
10 May
Summary
- Kiara Advani's debut film Fugly failed commercially despite critical praise.
- After Fugly's failure, work opportunities for Kiara became very limited.
- Manish Malhotra's praise led to Kiara's role in Lust Stories.
Kiara Advani has candidly discussed the initial challenges of her acting career, particularly following the underwhelming commercial performance of her debut film, Fugly. She revealed on a podcast that the period after Fugly's release saw limited work opportunities, despite positive reviews for her acting.
Advani described this phase as a crucial learning experience, highlighting how lows in her career served as significant teachers. She noted that while films like 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' and 'Kabir Singh' brought her widespread recognition, the struggle persisted for years.
The actress recounted that work only truly began to flow consistently after the 2019 release of 'Kabir Singh,' marking the end of a five-year journey filled with auditions, waiting, and rejections.
A significant moment occurred when designer Manish Malhotra noticed her performance in a song from the film 'Machine.' Malhotra's appreciation led to Karan Johar offering Advani a role in 'Lust Stories,' a project that proved to be a major breakthrough.
