Kiara Advani says Sidharth Malhotra never questioned her Toxic scenes with Yash, recalls social media backlash
Published: November 12, 2026, 2:38 PM IST
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Yash and Kiara Advani in Toxic (PC: IMDb)
Kiara Advani has spoken about how she dealt with criticism over her intimate scenes with Yash in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-UpsThe actor also revealed whether the online backlash affected her husband, Sidharth Malhotra, and how he reacted to the controversyDuring an appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9, the couple discussed the criticism Kiara faced after the release of the song Tabaahi.
The song had sparked debate on social media, with some users questioning Kiara’s decision to perform intimate scenes after marriage and motherhoodSpeaking about Sidharth’s reaction, Kiara said he was not bothered by the comments and never brought up the issue with her. “He had not cared about itHe has never brought it upWe have never spoken about itIt did not affect him, he was not bothered,” she said during the conversationHost Karan Johar also pointed out the double standards faced by married female actors compared to male actors when they take up similar roles.
Kiara Advani and Yash’s intimate scene in Toxic
Kiara Advani says female actors have faced such trolling for decades
Kiara also spoke about how female actors have been judged for their on-screen choices for yearsShe pointed out that this kind of criticism is not new and that several actresses have faced similar scrutiny in the past. “It has been happening now for donkey years, for decadesFrom Aishwarya to so many wonderful actors,” she remarked.
The actor added that she did not feel the need to publicly explain her choices at the time, especially as many people online had already started questioning the double standards behind the criticism.
Kiara calls Toxic’s opening weekend heartbreaking
During the episode, Kiara also spoke about Toxic and its box office performanceDespite a strong start, the film did not perform as expectedThe actor admitted that the opening weekend was difficult for the team, as they had hoped for a better response.
Describing the film’s opening weekend as “heartbreaking”, Kiara said she felt “very low about it.” However, she was encouraged by the appreciation she received for taking up a role that pushed her beyond her comfort zoneShe described the character as “defining” for her career.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups marked Yash’s return to the big screen after KGF: Chapter 2Set in post-independence Goa, the gangster drama featured Yash in a double role as Raya and his son RumiKiara played Nadia, Rumi’s mother.
Koffee With Karan Season 9: Other celebrity couples
Before Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna and Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor Khan also appeared on Koffee With Karan Season 9The current season is the final leg of the celebrity talk show.
Koffee With Karan Season 9 streams on JioHotstar every Wednesday at 7 pm.
