Watch: Kiara Advani Refuses To Pose Alone After Paps Ask Sidharth Malhotra To Step Aside, Fans React
Kiara Advani won praise at NMACC as she refused solo photos and chose to walk alongside Sidharth Malhotra.
The red carpet at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) has consistently been a stage for high fashion and headline-grabbing moments, but it was a quiet gesture of solidarity that stole the show during the centre’s third-anniversary bash recently. Bollywood’s favourite power couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, became the talk of the town not just for their sartorial choices, but for a viral moment that has fans applauding Kiara’s loyalty and Sidharth’s quiet confidence. The couple, who recently stepped into the journey of parenthood, arrived at the Mumbai event looking every bit the quintessential movie stars.
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Kiara Advani turned heads in a stunning pink saree that radiated elegance, while Sidharth Malhotra perfectly complemented her in a sophisticated white kurta set paired with an ornate printed jacket. However, the glamour of their appearance was briefly overshadowed by a common red-carpet occurrence that took an unexpected turn.
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As the duo finished posing for the gathered photographers and began to move toward the venue, the paparazzi began shouting for Kiara to stay back for "solo" pictures. In a move seen frequently at high-profile events, photographers often request individual shots of female stars to cater to fashion-centric coverage. Hearing the requests, Sidharth Malhotra showed his supportive side, immediately taking a step back and gesturing for Kiara to continue posing alone to ensure she had her moment in the spotlight.
So yesterday paps ask Sid to step aside to take Kiara pic alone. Kiara declines
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In a moment captured by several cameras and now circulating across social media, Kiara Advani refused to let her husband be sidelined. Rather than taking the solo spotlight, she looked at Sidharth, shook her head in a firm no, and chose to walk away from the red carpet, accompanying him inside the premises instead.
The internet was quick to react to the footage. On Reddit, a thread titled “So yesterday paps ask Sid to step aside to take Kiara pic alone. Kiara declines” quickly gained traction. Fans and social media users flooded the comments section with praise for the actress. One user noted, “This single move showed how much love and respect she has for him,” while another described the interaction as "cute" and a testament to their strong bond.
Interestingly, the discussion also pivoted to Sidharth Malhotra’s demeanour. Many observers praised the actor for being "secure" and "comfortable," noting that he was more than willing to let Kiara have the floor. Some fans recalled his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, where he appeared happy to support her as a "plus one," further cementing his reputation as a secure partner who isn't bothered by the distribution of media attention.
While some social media users criticized the paparazzi for being "disrespectful" by asking Sidharth to move, others defended the photographers, noting that "solo" vs. "couple" shots are standard industry practice for selling images to different outlets. "It’s very normal at events; you should see how chaotic American red carpets are," one commenter observed.
Kiara and Sidharth’s relationship has been a fan-favourite narrative since they met on the sets of the 2021 film ‘Shershaah’. After a period of dating, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in Jaisalmer in 2023. Their family grew in July 2025 when they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Saraayah.
This latest red-carpet moment serves as yet another reminder of why the couple continues to be celebrated by fans for their grace and mutual respect.
