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20-05-2025
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Amid Netflix's The Royals backlash, Lakshmi Manchu defends Ishaan Khatter-Bhumi Pednekar starrer: 'Everyone who is trashing...'
Lakshmi Manchu has come out in support of The Royals and Bhumi Pednekar and said that she doesn't always want to see the actress doing meaningful performances read more Netflix's The Royals starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar has been garnering severe criticism since its release for its storyline and performances. Now, actress Lakshmi Manchu has come out in support of the show and Bhumi Pednekar and said that she doesn't always want to see the actress doing meaningful performances. 'Everyone who is trashing The Royals, saying it is not a Netflix kind of show and other things… I want to say one thing to them. Ishaan looked really hot, and Bhumi was wearing fabulous clothes. It was a mind-numbing show, and that's all I needed,' Lakshmi told HT. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I didn't care for a deep, meaningful performance. I've seen enough of Bhumi doing that in the past. I know she can deliver, and that she is a brilliant actor. But here she is having fun, wearing beautiful clothes and giving us a royal treatment of India,' she continued. You've got a seat at the table with the Royals ✨👑 Watch The Royals, out now, only on Netflix!#TheRoyalsOnNetflix — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) May 9, 2025 'Aren't you all tired of looking at how slummy we are? However beautiful a Paatal Lok is. I am a die-hard fan of Paatal Lok, but it isn't opulent and comes with joy…. So, isn't it nice to see some opulence and joy and just some nonsense? Why not?' Lakshmi concluded. Talking about the review, Firstpost gave the show 2.5 stars and wrote, 'The Royals lacks is a solid script, though the idea of the show is refreshing and the look is to die for. Watch the series for the classy look of the royals and I am sure you are going to find it delightful if you are in an undemanding mood.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The show also features Zeenat Aman, Dino Morea, Chunky Panday, Sakshi Tanwar, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Jagdish Rajpurohit, Lisa Mishra, Nora Fatehi and others in prominent roles.


News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Ishaan Khatter's Bond With The Royals Cast Shines In New Behind-the-Scenes Video
Ishaan Khatter's BTS video from the sets of The Royals features a striking moment with Milind Soman. Ishaan Khatter, who plays the role of Yuvaraj Aviraaj 'Fizzy" Singh, Morpur, in The Royals, has been basking in the glory of his recently released web series. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, the romantic comedy-drama series features an ensemble cast including Bhumi Pednekar, Sakshi Tanwar, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Nora Fatehi, Zeenat Aman, Dino Morea, and Milind Soman. In a recent social media post, Khatter expressed his love for the cast and crew members and unveiled a series of unseen moments from the sets. On Instagram, Ishaan Khatter posted a montage of the various unseen BTS moments from the sets of The Royals, and it was packed with all sorts of entertainment. The video begins with the actor taking off his crown while mentioning, 'Oh, heavy is the head that wears the crown." The scene then changes to a reading, 'No Signal," and opens up to one of the super-energetic sessions amidst the shoot. 'Come on, baby. You have done it," someone in the background enunciates while the handsome actor can be seen courageously taking up Milind Soman's signature push-up challenge. However, impressed by Dhadak star's zeal, fitness enthusiast Soman complimented him by saying, 'Good job." They were even seen shaking hands, followed by a side hug. In the next scene, we can spot the lead star of The Royals, all set to make his startling entry with Nora Fatehi, who played the role of Princess Ayesha in the web series. Ishaan can be heard telling her, 'Now, concentrate on the scene. 3, 2, 1," and the camera rolls to the horse stable. Here, the actor can be seen pointing towards something in the distance while asking his co-workers, 'Humko bhi jana chahiye, sir. (We should also do this, sir.)" The montage also features an ample amount of delightful moments with the actor making fun of his co-stars, trying stylish ensembles, riding horses, to whatnot. At the end of the video, he can be seen taking his friends and co-workers towards a cave, and when asked about the same, he replied, 'Hi guys, welcome to… Ready for this car race sequence tomorrow." To which, with what seemed like Bhumi Pednekar's voice, mentioning, 'Oh my God! I can see that." The video ended with the actor indulging in a high-voltage car sequence shoot. While the montage was sure to captivate his fans, he captioned it as 'Heavy is the head!! BTS bombbb #TheRoyalsOnNetflix." In the comments section, Ishaan also added, 'Btw, love you all." Soon, Kavya Trehan, who played the role of Yuvarani Divyaranjini 'Jinnie" Singh of Morpur, dropped two hearts in the comment section. The Royals, directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, is currently premiering on Netflix. First Published:


News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Ishaan Khatter Is Excited For The Royal's Premiere. And, So Are His Fans
Last Updated: The actor mentioned that it was on May 8 that the team had wrapped up shooting for the show as well. Ishaan Khatter had been busy promoting his show The Royals and has shared a new set of images on social media, captivating his followers. Ishaan's latest photograph strikes the perfect blend between assertiveness and minimalism. While the actor's charisma continues to amaze viewers, he also mentioned that it was on May 8 that the team had wrapped up shooting for the show as well. The pictures feature Ishaan Khatter in a white shirt layered over a tee and paired with fitted black trousers. He accessorized with a pair of sunglasses and a watch. In the caption, he mentioned, 'One day to go for #TheRoyalsOnNetflix…One year since we finished shooting the show!! Finally time for it to be yours." Soon after, his post was showered with a lot of love and appreciation from his fans. Apart from Ishaan Khatter, the show also stars Bhumi Pednekar as the lead, with Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, and others in key roles. The show is directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, and produced by Pritish Nandy Communications. The show follows a fictitious Indian royal family as they face a collision of cultures and personal development. It follows Prince Aviraaj Singh (played by Ishaan), a carefree royal heir, and Sophia Shekhar, a modern CEO, who are drawn together despite their opposite backgrounds. The story follows their journey as they explore love and pursue their objectives, highlighting the conflict between their personal goals and the challenges of their respective circumstances. Earlier, in conversation with HT City, Ishaan shared his experience of working with Bhumi and said, 'It was a pleasure to work with such a great actor as Bhumi. I don't think any of us has done anything like this in our careers yet. We have eight episodes to fill it out. The fun part was that it wasn't all lovey-dovey. There was the cat-and-dog relationship, with all the spewing of hate and egos coming in." Moreover, Ishaan Khatter's film Homebound has been officially selected for the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and co-starring Janhvi Kapoor, will be presented in the 'Un Certain Regard' part of the famous event. First Published:


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01-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Ishaan Khatter's Fanboy Moment With Zeenat Aman Is All Of Us
Re-sharing the warm gesture on her Instagram stories, Zeenat filled her post with equal affection as she praised the young actor. Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar's upcoming rom-com series, The Royals, is already generating buzz for its intriguing plot and stellar cast. Now, the heartwarming camaraderie between its stars is grabbing all the eyeballs. Ahead of their film's release, Ishaan Khatter recently took to his social media handle to pen a heartfelt message for her co-star and legendary actress Zeenat Aman, who is making her highly anticipated comeback with the show. Now re-sharing the warm gesture on her Instagram stories, Zeenat filled her post with equal affection as she praised the young actor. She wrote, 'What an absolute joy it's been to work with @ishaankhatter – a true gentleman, raised with grace, kindness, and all the right values!" On April 30, Ishaan posted a charming picture with the legendary actress on his Instagram. He affectionately called her 'Gen Zee" and the crown jewel of their upcoming show. Expressing his admiration, he wrote, 'Officially claiming the title of 'Gen Zee' for the crown jewel of our show. Zeenat ji I can't decide if it was more of a joy or a privilege to share the screen and space with you. You bring elegance, grace and ???????????????? that is truly irreplaceable, and I think I can speak for us all when I say, @thezeenataman, we adore you. Fans are in for a royal treat with #TheRoyalsOnNetflix on May 9th." Coming to their upcoming film, The Royals, the series is all set to release on Netflix on May 9. Helmed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana and written by Neha Veena Sharma, the series is all set to bring forth the new-age romance. The Royals boasts an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Zeenat Aman, Ishaan Khatter, and Bhumi Pednekar. Other celebrated artists in the film are Chunky Panday, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Sakshi Tanwar, Milind Soman, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Udit Arora, Lisa Mishra, Sumukhi Suresh, and Luke Kenny. In the film, Ishaan plays Aviraaj Singh, a reluctant, polo-playing new-age Rajkumar to the royal throne of Morpur. Bhumi Pednekar, on the other hand, essays the role of Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, a determined CEO of a luxury homestay startup. The romantic comedy shows how the duo transformed Morpur's struggling haveli and its quirky residents into a luxury B&B experience. As they join forces, their clash of ambitions sparks a whirlwind of flirtation, family feuds and a high-stakes frenzy that eventually turns into love. First Published:


News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Ishaan Khatter Crowns Zeenat Aman ‘Gen Zee' Of Their Show The Royals In Heartfelt Tribute
Actor Ishaan Khatter took to his social media handle to pen a heartfelt tribute to the legendary actress Zeenat Aman and called her the 'Gen Zee" and the 'crown jewel" of their upcoming show, The Royals. His message has quickly won over fans. It also stars Bhumi Pednekar, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, and others. Sharing a photo with Zeenat Aman, Ishaan wrote, 'Officially claiming the title of 'Gen Zee' for the crown jewel of our show. Zeenat ji I can't decide if it was more of a joy or a privilege to share the screen and space with you. You bring an elegance, grace and ???????????????? that is truly irreplaceable and I think I can speak for us all when I say @thezeenataman we adore you. Fans are in for a royal treat with #TheRoyalsOnNetflix on May 9 th." Fans were quick to react and they dropped heart emojis in the comment section. Many also mentioned that they are excited for the show.