Sidharth Malhotra Relationship Timeline: Every Confirmed Romance, Breakup And Rumours
Explore Sidharth Malhotra's relationship timeline through 2026, including every confirmed romance, breakup and his marriage to Kiara Advani in one complete guide.
Sidharth Malhotra has undeniably been one of Bollywood’s most sought-after and dashing leading men since he made his grand debut. As he climbed the ladder of success with his charming screen presence and versatile performances, his personal life inevitably attracted significant public attention. Known for his suave demeanour and fiercely guarded privacy, Sidharth’s dating history has always been a subject of intense curiosity among fans and the media. From his highly publicized romance with his first co-star to the various rumours linking him with his leading ladies, his journey in love has been as heavily scrutinized as his filmography.
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Today, the actor has found his real-life happily ever after, perfectly balancing his acting career with a private family life. This timeline explores every confirmed relationship that shaped his journey, the persistent rumours that kept the tabloids guessing, and his beautiful, fairy-tale marriage to fellow star Kiara Advani.
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Sidharth Malhotra’s Relationship Timeline:
Before 2013: Nicole Meyer
How They Met
During his early modelling days and right around the time he debuted in Bollywood, rumours circulated that Sidharth Malhotra was dating South African model Nicole Meyer. However, Sidharth has never publicly explained how or when they met. In a December 2013 interview, he referred to an “ex-South African girlfriend” and said he was single. A February 2014 report in The Indian Express described her as a South African model and quoted him recalling romantic gestures he had made for a former girlfriend, including writing a poem and card and arranging a path of rose petals.
Public Appearances
No reliably documented appearance as a couple is part of the public record.
Films
None known. The woman was not identified as one of Sidharth’s co-stars.
The Breakup
No date or reason was disclosed. The only firm chronological marker is Sidharth’s statement that she was an ex and he was single by December 2013.
Where They Stand Now
No reunion or continuing public association has been confirmed.
2015-2017: Alia Bhatt
How They Met
Sidharth and Alia met before making their acting debuts together in Karan Johar’s ‘Student of the Year’ (2012). Sidharth later recalled that his first film shot with Alia was for the song ‘Radha’. Their exact dating start has never been established by either star. Reports linked them from late 2014 onward, while other reports commonly placed the relationship in 2015.
Public Appearances
During the years in which they were linked, the actors were photographed at industry parties, awards nights, casual dinner dates and made joint appearances while promoting their films. In December 214, they reportedly arrived separately but left the sangeet of designer Manish Malhotra’s niece together, helping to intensify dating speculation.
In December 2016, the duo arrived at Mumbai airport in the same car amid speculation that they were travelling together. They also famously appeared together for a Vogue magazine cover shoot in 2016.
Films
They appeared together in ‘Student of the Year’ (2012) and ‘Kapoor & Sons’ (2016). Their easy off-screen rapport during the latter’s publicity kept attention fixed on the relationship.
The Breakup
They separated in 2017. On ‘Koffee with Karan’ in 2019, Sidharth said the relationship was civil rather than bitter. He acknowledged “lots of ups and downs” and said there is a reason two people decide not to remain together, but he did not identify one specific cause.
Reports at the time attempted to connect the breakup to Sidharth’s friendship with Jacqueline Fernandez. That explanation remains speculation, and Sidharth said that he and Jacqueline “were never dating”.
Where They Stand Now
Both have moved on. Alia later said there was no bad blood and that they shared too much history to be strangers. She married Ranbir Kapoor in 2022 and they have a daughter, Raha. Alia and Sidharth continue to share a respectful and cordial dynamic within the industry.
2018 First Meeting; 2019-Present: Kiara Advani
How They Met
Their first meeting was not on the sets of ‘Shershaah’. On ‘Koffee with Karan’ in 2022, Kiara recalled that she and Sidharth started talking at the 2018 wrap party for ‘Lust Stories’, which they had “crashed”. They were later cast as Captain Vikram Batra and Dimple Cheema in ‘Shershaah’.
When early romance rumours surfaced in August 2018, Sidharth said he was in a relationship only with his work. Dating reports became persistent around 2020.
Public Appearances
Before confirming anything, Sidharth and Kiara were repeatedly seen at birthday celebrations, film events and holidays. Their joint promotions of ‘Shershaah’ in 2021 made them one of Bollywood’s most popular screen couples. They offered playful clues on ‘Koffee with Karan’ in 2022, appeared together at an Eid party amid breakup stories, and were photographed holidaying in Dubai that July. Kiara’s birthday post for Sidharth in January 2023 was their clearest social-media acknowledgement before the wedding.
Films
Their only film together through August 2026 is ‘Shershaah’ (2021). The biographical war drama became central to their story: Kiara later revealed that Sidharth even used dialogue from the film during his proposal.
The Proposal
Kiara revealed in 2023 that Sidharth proposed in Rome during her first holiday with his family. She had asked him to seek her parents’ permission; her mother could not join the trip because she had COVID-19. Sidharth planned a candlelit dinner, a family member recorded the moment, and he delivered ‘Shershaah’ lines before proposing. The trip occurred shortly before his 2022 Koffee with Karan appearance.
Marriage And Family
Sidharth and Kiara married on February 7, 2023, in a traditional ceremony at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer. Their wedding post used a playful Shershaah-inspired line: “Ab humari permanent booking hogayi hai.” The guest list included Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput, Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta, designer Manish Malhotra, and Kiara’s childhood friend Isha Ambani with Anand Piramal. They made their first public appearance as husband and wife at Jaisalmer airport the following day. The couple later celebrated with receptions in Delhi and Mumbai.
Sidharth and Kiara announced in February 2025 that they were expecting their first child. Their daughter was born in Mumbai on July 15, 2025. On November 28, they revealed her name, Saraayah Malhotra, while continuing to keep her face private.
In 2026, Kiara shared adorable glimpses of family life – including a magazine moment with her “mini” and a Maldives holiday – without fully revealing Saraayah. She also spoke about Sidharth supporting her through emotional postpartum days, describing the evening drives he arranged when she felt overwhelmed.
Sidharth Malhotra’s Rumoured Relationships And Unverified Link-Ups
Izabelle Leite
The Brazilian model-actress was photographed leaving a Bandra venue with Sidharth Malhotra in March 2014. Anonymous-source reports claimed they had been seeing each other for several months. However, Izabelle said she had known Sidharth for some time but they were “just good friends”. When the stories resurfaced, she again dismissed them as “funny” and denied visiting his home.
Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha Kapoor was linked to Sidharth Malhotra while they made the romantic thriller ‘Ek Villain’. A separate report linked Aditi Rao Hydari to him after the actors socialised around the 2014 IIFA events in Tampa. The stories rested on co-star chemistry, sightings and anonymous accounts – not an on-record admission. Neither alleged relationship was confirmed by both parties.
Katrina Kaif
The rumours appeared while Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif filmed and promoted ‘Baar Baar Dekho’. Their on-screen chemistry and his openly stated admiration for her gave entertainment columns an easy narrative. Katrina’s spokesperson later called the reports “false, baseless and even amusing” and urged the public not to believe them.
Jacqueline Fernandez
The actors’ chemistry while making and promoting ‘A Gentleman’ produced link-up reports. Some stories also blamed Jacqueline for the end of Sidharth’s relationship with Alia. Sidharth said he and Jacqueline bonded on the film and enjoyed spending time together, but were “never dating”.
Tara Sutaria
Tara Sutaria and Sidharth Malhotra lived in the same building, were paired in ‘Marjaavaan’, and later appeared together in the ‘Masakali 2.0’ music video. A teasing ‘Koffee with Karan’ exchange about Tara’s crush on an “ex-student” added fuel. However, Tara said plainly that they were not dating and described Sidharth as her neighbour and a great friend.
Sidharth Malhotra’s relationship timeline is a beautiful reflection of his journey from being Bollywood’s quintessential boy-next-door to a grounded family man. While his early years in the industry were marked by a high-profile debut romance and the inevitable link-ups that come with massive stardom, Sidharth always handled the intense media scrutiny with his trademark grace and quiet dignity.
Ultimately, his real-life love story perfectly mirrored the epic romance of ‘Shershaah’, culminating in a deeply private, deeply loved marriage to Kiara Advani. Today, as they embrace a beautiful new chapter of parenthood with their daughter, Saraayah, Sidharth stands not only as one of Hindi cinema’s most bankable leading men but also as one half of the industry's most adored and stable power couples.
