India, May 10 -- Navigating an acting career in the entertainment industry is full of challenges, and the popular idea of overnight fame is often a romanticised myth. Such was the case for Kiara Advani when she embarked on her journey in Bollywood. While many assume her breakthrough began with blockbuster hits like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) or Kabir Singh (2019), her actual debut took place much earlier with the 2014 comedy-thriller Fugly.

In a candid conversation on Raj Shamani's podcast, Kiara reflected on some of the more difficult phases of her career. She admitted that her journey in the film industry has not always been filled with back-to-back opportunities and success. There were periods of uncertainty and slowdown, espec...