Katrina's sister Isabelle Kaif steps into bollywood with Suswagatam Khushaamadeed
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Isabelle Kaif, the younger sister of Bollywood star Katrina Kaif, is set to make her acting debut in Suswagatam Khushaamadeed, which will be released in cinemas on May 16 2025.
The Hindi-language romantic comedy features Pulkit Samrat in the lead opposite Isabelle.
The film is directed by Dhiraj Kumar and centres on a relationship between characters from different religious and cultural backgrounds.
Isabelle plays Noor Jahan, while Samrat portrays Aman Sharma. The story follows their personal journey through societal differences and the reactions of those around them.
Pulkit Samrat, known for roles in films like Fukrey and Sanam Re, said the film faced delays but the team remained committed. 'It's been a long wait, but we've made this film with a lot of heart,' he said.
Isabelle said working on the film was her first major experience in the industry. 'It's been a great learning opportunity. I'm excited to see how people connect with the story,' she said.
The teaser, released earlier this month, includes a scene inspired by the iconic train sequence from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The scene serves as a nod to classic Bollywood romance while introducing a new narrative.
Director Dhiraj Kumar said the film is focused on the idea of unity. 'It's a story about people coming together despite their differences,' he said.
Suswagatam Khushaamadeed is produced by Sharwan Kumar Agarwal, Anil Agarwal, Dhiraj Kumar, and Deepak Dhar. The cast also includes Sahil Vaid, Meghna Malik, late Rituraj Singh, and Sajjad Delafrooz. Music is being released under Zee Music Company.
Isabelle Kaif was previously seen opposite Sooraj Pancholi in Time to Dance (2021), where she played a competitive Latin dancer.
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