Actor Kiara Advani recently addressed the intense online backlash she faced over her intimate scenes in the film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', revealing husband Sidharth Malhotra's reaction to the controversy. On Koffee With Karan Season 9, Advani discussed the personal attacks she received following the release of the track 'Tabaahi', where sections of the internet criticized her on-screen choices after marriage and motherhood. She clarified that Malhotra remained unbothered by the online chatter, stating he never treated it as an issue. Reflecting on the backlash, Advani highlighted that women in the film industry have been subjected to such scrutiny for decades. The couple also celebrated expecting their second child during the episode. Kiara briefly touched upon 'Toxic's underwhelming box office reception despite a strong start, admitting she felt "very low about it." However, she found encouragement in the praise she received for stepping out of her comfort zone. The show is the last leg of the celebrity reality show and streams on JioHotstar on Wednesday at 7 pm.
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Directed by Geetu Mohandas, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' marked Yash's return to the big screen after KGF: Chapter 2. Set in post-independence Goa, the gangster drama featured Yash in a dual role as Raya and his son Rumi, while Advani portrayed Nadia, Rumi's mother. During the episode, Kiara and Sidharth also discussed their upcoming parenthood and celebrated their second child announcement. The current season of Koffee With Karan is its last leg.
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Previous seasons have featured actor couples such as Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna and Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor Khan on Koffee With Karan Season 9. Kiara Advani's appearance on the show comes after she faced criticism over her intimate scenes in 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'. Despite the controversy, Advani found encouragement in the praise she received for stepping out of her comfort zone and called the role "defining" in her career journey. The episode streams on JioHotstar on Wednesday at 7 pm.