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News18
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ishaan Khatter, Neliima Azeem Serve Mother-Son Goals. Bonus: Chandni Bainz
Last Updated: Ishaan Khatter escorted his mother Neliima Azeem to the venue. His rumoured girlfriend Chandni was also spotted at the event. Ishaan Khatter has had a busy month with Cannes 2025 and the release of his OTT series The Royals. The actor was spotted recently at the launch of sister-in-law Mira Kapoor's wellness centre Dhun in Mumbai. Ishaan attended the event with his rumoured girlfriend Chandni Bainz and mother Neliima Azeem. Holding his mother's hand, the actor escorted her to the venue while Chandni followed them. While en route to the event, Ishaan and his mother also engaged in a quick conversation. Acknowledging paparazzi, Ishaan also posed solo. He looked suave in grey formal pants and blazer with a dark T-shirt underneath. Chandni also made heads turn with her strapless asymmetrical dress. Beyond his on-screen prowess, Ishaan Khatter is a doting son to his mother Neliima Azeem. Earlier this year in a chat with Times Of India, the actor opened up on his bond with her, calling her a 'guiding light'. He said, 'My mother has always been the voice and the guiding light, and the constant presence that gently, and sometimes firmly, nudges me in the right direction. Beyond being my mother, she's my best friend — someone I can laugh with, lean on, and learn from every day. She never tried to impose her way of life on me, yet she instilled in me my deepest values. She's shown me that character matters above material things by example and also normalised being vulnerable and real with me. My mother has loved me beyond measure, and through it all." Fresh off the success of The Royals, Ishaan Khatter attended Cannes Film Festival 2025 earlier this month. His film Homebound was screened under the festival's prestigious Un Certain Regard section. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar, the poignant drama also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa in the lead. It received a remarkable nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes. Meanwhile, Ishaan Khatter's The Royals has been renewed for season 2. The upcoming instalment will mark the return of Ishaan and Bhumi Pednekar as the lead pair. Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Vihaan Samat, Dino Morea and Milind Soman are expected to return as well. First Published:
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'A Royal ignore': Baroda's Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad criticises Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar's The Royals
Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar's The Royals received backlash for 'misinterpreting facts' and portraying the royal family as impoverished. Despite the criticism, Netflix announced a second season of the show. Now, Baroda's Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad has condemned the series for misrepresenting India's royal heritage. (Also Read: The Royals season 2 announced, creator Rangita Pritish Nandy says they listened to both 'good and ugly' feedback) Maharani Radhikaraje took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the depiction of royal families in the show. She stated, "The Royal Ignore. One would imagine the royals of India, a community abundantly chronicled, photographed, biographed, and today well-positioned in a range of arenas from politics, hospitality, to magazine covers, would have a better chance of surviving an on-screen portrayal such as the one in The Royals. Alas, that was not to be and such is our fate, since began as a post-independence, politically motivated propaganda of stereotypical Rajas soaked in whiskey and profligacy and Ranis in chiffons and pearls continues to define us." She reflected on India's independence as a turning point that led to the dissolution of centuries-old, internationally recognised monarchies. Quoting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, she described it as a 'bloodless revolution,' where 565 princely states—governing over 40% of pre-independence India—gave up their homes, lands, and identities for a united, democratic nation. She noted that while a few resisted, most royal families accepted this uncertain future. Having ruled with benevolence and acumen—often over regions as large and prosperous as European countries—their legacy, she said, is evident in history. A post shared by Radhikaraje Gaekwad (@radhikaraje) She added that India not only has the highest concentration of royalty in any given country, but also one that does not represent any particular region, caste or religion. She said, "Indian royalty consists of Brahmins, Rajputs, Marathas, Sikhs and Muslims, truly representative of its diversity. India has also seen some of their finest statesmen, diplomats, wildlife conservationists, bureaucrats, army officers, educationists, sportsmen, hoteliers and entrepreneurs emerge from royalty and today our palaces, forts and museums are perhaps the last few sentinels of India's undiluted, apolitical patronage and cultural history, all maintained in our personal capacity. Yet after all these decades our own country continues to view us - all 565 families and a few thousand nobility, with an odd mixture of awe, ignorance and distaste." Radhikaraje further discussed how the real 'Royals' are running "India's best-known music festivals, museums, hotels, even constituencies and states" and said, "An impressive number being the ladies of the house - Gwalior, Jaipur, Bikaner and Kotah to name a few, Ouch to purdah and patriarchy! They proudly sustain age-old traditions and festivals like the Dussehra of Mysore and the Holi of Jaipur and Udaipur that the world flocks to see, keep from crumbling old forts that represent unique schools of art and architecture like Kishangarh, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. They keep alive royal patronage of cuisines like Sailana and Rampur and dance and music gharanas whilst also running charitable hospitals, schools and colleges set up by their forefathers, like we do in Baroda." She observed that although most members of erstwhile royal families hold no official roles or privileges today, they continue to be respected and included in local traditions. Affectionately referred to as family elders—Bapji, Bapu, Daata, or Ma Saheb—they remain enduring figures in their communities. While political representatives have come and gone, the Mahal and the families within have remained the unchallenged custodians of local heritage. She remarked that royal funerals still draw villagers from far and wide, young and old alike, who arrive with parched lips and moist eyes to bid farewell to a beloved elder, mourning not just a person, but an entire era. She also highlighted how a new generation of royals is returning to their roots, equipped with global education and a renewed purpose to make their heritage sustainable, relatable, and accessible. This comes days after Netflix announced the new season of The Royals on Instagram, writing, "Old money, new blood, and a new season is in the works. The Royals Season 2 is coming soon, only on Netflix." Created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, and directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, the series stars Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Chunky Panday, Nora Fatehi, Milind Soman, Dino Morea, and others in key roles.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maharani of Baroda challenges the misinterpretation of the royals in the Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Zeenat Aman starrer series: 'The Royal ignore'
Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar starrer 'The Royals' stirred a lot of mixed reactions from the audience. While some liked the show, some criticised it. However, it has been trending and how - perhaps because even bad publicity could be good publicity. Not to mention, many have also loved it for Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman and the picturisque shots of the royal palaces. Days after the release, now the Maharani of Baroda, Radhikaraje Gaekwad has penned a note, thus, giving a reality check of how the Royals in India actually are, as opposed to what the series displayed. She captioned her note as, "What watching The Royals elicited in me…" The Maharani started her note by saying, "One would imagine the royals of India, a community abundantly chronichled, photographed, biographed, and today well positioned in the range of arenas from politics, hospitality to magazine covers, would have a better chance of surviving an on screen portrayal such as the one in The Royals. Alas, that was not to be and such is our fate since 1947. " She added, "What began as a post independence, politically motivated propaganda of stereotypical Rajas soaked in whiskey and profligazy and Ranis in chiffons and pearls, continues to define us." Radhikaraje reflected on the pivotal shift that took place post-1947, when India's monarchy—spanning 565 princely states—gracefully stepped aside to make way for a democratic republic. While many of these rulers were known for their wisdom and benevolence, their legacies are too often confined to simplistic and outdated portrayals. She noted that although royal families lost their official titles and privileges, they continue to make meaningful contributions to society. From governance and education to hospitality and heritage conservation, these families remain deeply involved in shaping cultural and social landscapes. The Maharani of Baroda emphasised the evolving role of royal women, who are now emerging as leaders and custodians of their rich heritage (As opposed to what was showcased in the series). By actively preserving traditions, festivals, art forms, and historic landmarks, they ensure that their legacy endures in a modern context. Despite lacking formal power, they remain influential and deeply respected figures within their communities. She clarified that there were some bad apples and she makes no excuses for them, yet while monarchs rose and fell in China and younger empires such as France, Russia and Austria, India has the unique distinction of being one of the only countries where royals reigned for centuries without any known instances of revolt or assassination. Radhikaraje concluded her note by mentioning about the younger generation and how even they are contributing to promoting their legacy. Netizens loved how gracefully she slammed all the misinterpretation in the show. A user said, "Very well said, could not have been put better." Another one said, "Very well written and expressed honestly. My 2 bits please : you have given too much spotlight to a very badly made- caricaturish- with no background check - people have expressed their distaste, and the few who have enjoyed have just done it as a cheap flick and most probably not aware of the reality 😊 My Earnest request is to just ignore. " Meanwhile, the second season of the show has already been announced. Apart from Ishaan and Bhumi, the show also starred Zeenat Aman, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Sakshi Tanwar among others. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘The Royal Ignore': Days after season 2 announcement, Maharani of Baroda challenges misrepresentation in Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar's show
The Royals, starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles, hit Netflix on May 9, 2025. The show received mixed responses from audiences and critics alike. Recently, the makers also announced the second season of The Royals and fans even had mixed reactions to it as well. Now, Maharani of Baroda took to social media to challenge the misinterpretation of the show. Taking to Instagram, Radhikaraje Gaekwad (Maharani of Baroda) opened up about the misinterpretation of royal families in shows like The Royals and wrote, 'The Royal Ignore. One would imagine the royals of India, a community abundantly chronicled, photographed, biographed, and today well positioned in a range of arenas from politics, and hospitality, to magazine covers, would have a better chance of surviving an on-screen portrayal such as the one in The Royals.' She mentioned how after 1947, India's monarchy, comprising 565 princely states, peacefully relinquished power for the formation of a democratic nation. Although many royals led with wisdom and benevolence, their legacy is often reduced to outdated stereotypes. Radhikaraje further talked about losing the official privileges, yet, the royal families in the country put their best foot forward and influence people both culturally and socially. She highlighted their contribution to several fields like governance, hospitality, education, and conservation. The Maharani of Baroda also mentioned how the women of the royal families are taking up leadership roles, playing a key role in protecting their traditions, festivals, arts, and historical sites. Though they have no formal authority now, yet they continue to be an inspirational and respected figure in the community. Radhikaraje Gaekwad concluded her note by talking about the younger generation and how even they are contributing to promoting their legacy after coming back to the country post their education. Sharing the long note, she captioned it, 'What watching The Royals elicited in me…' Meanwhile, Netflix India recently took to Instagram and announced the second season of The Royals. They dropped a photo of the throne and tagged Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar among other hinting at their return to the new season. Sharing the poster, the wrote, 'Old money, new blood and a new season is in the works. The Royals Season 2 is coming soon, only on Netflix.' For the unversed, The Royals was created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy and directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana. Apart from Ishaan and Bhumi, it also stars Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Chunky Panday, Nora Fatehi, Milind Soman, Dino Morea, and more.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Manners are missing': Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa slammed for 'ignoring' Ishaan Khatter during Cannes interview
A video clip from the recent Cannes Film Festival featuring actors Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa has gone viral, sparking widespread criticism online. The trio was in Cannes for the screening of their film, Homebound, and while they participated in multiple interviews, one particular interaction has drawn sharp condemnation for what many viewers perceive as disrespectful behavior. Viral Video Shows Alleged Disregard In the controversial video, Ishaan Khatter is seen actively engaging with a journalist, answering a question. However, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, seated directly beside him, appear to be absorbed in their own private conversation. Janhvi is seen whispering into Vishal's ear, to which he responds, seemingly oblivious to Ishaan's ongoing interview, despite being part of the same media interaction. Online Backlash and Public Reactions The video quickly circulated on X (formerly Twitter), drawing a wave of negative comments. One user expressed their frustration, writing, "Honestly, when someone is giving an interview, the other person should have the courtesy to not keep whispering, it's a bit disrespectful to the person speaking." Another user sharply commented, "This is hella disrespectful. Ishan run." Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Ingeniero Budge (ver precio) Verisure Undo The sentiment of disapproval was echoed by many, with one angry user stating, "Want to school them like a teacher seriously. 5 minute bad mein krlena baatein bhai. Jindgi bhar ka nhi h interview." Other comments included concise but pointed remarks like, "Manners are missing," and "This is so rude of them." Homebound's Acclaimed Cannes Screening Despite the online controversy surrounding the actors' interaction, their film Homebound received significant acclaim at its world premiere during the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The Hindi film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan, Vishal, and Janhvi, was reportedly met with a remarkable nine-minute standing ovation, lauded for its powerful storytelling and emotional depth. The film's premiere saw the presence of producer Karan Johar, as well as Janhvi Kapoor's father Boney Kapoor and sister Khushi Kapoor, alongside other members of the film's creative team. Homebound is also produced by Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese serving as an executive producer, further elevating its international profile. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
