All posts tagged: Ishaan Khatter

Ishaan Khatter shares jury table with Kristen Stewart as Biarritz Film Festival opens with star power

Ishaan Khatter shares jury table with Kristen Stewart as Biarritz Film Festival opens with star power

Ishaan Khatter recently graced the opening night of the Biarritz Film Festival – Nouvelles Vagues, serving as a member of the international jury. The launch took place on France’s scenic Basque coast during a peak summer heatwave, attracting an impressive crowd of Hollywood celebrities and acclaimed European filmmakers. Now celebrating its fourth year, the six-day festival is fully committed to championing next-generation talent. The diverse, international committee is spearheaded by American actor and filmmaker Kristen Stewart, who serves as the jury president. Ishaan Khatter joins Kristen Stewart-led jury as Biarritz Film Festival begins in style. (Getty Images) Ishaan Khatter joins Kristen Stewart-led jury Several photos from the event have gone viral on social media where Ishaan Khatter is seen posing with Kristen Stewart. Joining them on this panel are Canadian actor Whitney Peak, French actor-director Raphaël Quenard, French filmmaker Nathan Ambrosioni, actor Suzy Bemba, Italian director Carolina Cavalli, and British actor Esmé Creed-Miles. Following the opening ceremony, the highlight of the night belonged to French icon Marion Cotillard, who stepped onto the stage to honour …

‘Shahid Kapoor has changed my diapers’: Ishaan Khatter on 15-year age gap, their friendship | Bollywood News

‘Shahid Kapoor has changed my diapers’: Ishaan Khatter on 15-year age gap, their friendship | Bollywood News

5 min readNew DelhiJun 19, 2026 01:48 PM IST Shahid Kapoor and his brother Ishaan Khatter have an age gap of 15 years, and they both grew up under the shadow of their mother Neelima Azeem. She brought them up single-handedly and all this while, she sacrificed many of her dreams as an artiste, a dancer and an actor, and in a recent interview, Ishaan opened up about the many sacrifices of his mother and how she took up jobs that would pay her well, instead of following her artistic ambitions. Neelima Azeem doubled up as a father and a mother to Ishaan Khatter In a chat with Lilly Singh, Ishaan shared that his mother started dancing professionally at the age of 9, under the guidance of Pandit Birju Maharaj, and by the age of 14, she was on a postage stamp, which was a huge honour for her. Talking about growing up with a single mother, Ishaan shared that he saw her play the role of both father and mother, while also managing everything …

Ishaan Khatter answers what’s his religion after growing up in mixed-faith family: ‘Jai Jesus, Shree Allah’

Ishaan Khatter answers what’s his religion after growing up in mixed-faith family: ‘Jai Jesus, Shree Allah’

3 min readNew DelhiJun 18, 2026 07:34 PM IST Born of an interfaith marriage, actor Ishaan Khatter identifies himself partly as Hindu and partly Muslim, because of his multicultural upbringing. His father, actor Rajesh Khattar, belongs to a Punjabi Hindu family, and his mother, actress-dancer Neelima Azeem, comes from a liberal Muslim household. Ishaan has grown up visiting temples, mosques, and churches, while respecting all faiths. During a recent AMA session on Instagram, the actor was in a rather jovial mood and gave the wittiest response to a fan questioning his religion. During an Instagram ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on his handle, a user asked, “Your religion? I mean, I am getting confused.” Instead of giving a straight conventional answer, Ishaan decided to go the humorous way. “Jai Jesus, Shree Allah, Holy Spirit Di Fateh,” he replied. He also shared a follow-up story indicating he doesn’t believe in labels. “Nature, kindness, humanity, creation,” he wrote. Along with the caption, he posted a scenic photo of himself standing in the middle of a beautiful landscape with hot-air …

Ishaan Khatter to join Kristen Stewart, among others, on jury panel at Biarritz Film Festival

Ishaan Khatter to join Kristen Stewart, among others, on jury panel at Biarritz Film Festival

Actor Ishaan Khatter will join the likes of Hollywood actor Kristen Stewart, among other known names, on the jury panel at the fourth edition of the Biarritz Film Festival. Ishaan Khatter The announcement was made on the official Instagram handle of the festival. Along with Ishaan, French director, screenwriter and editor Nathan Ambrosioni, French actor Suzy Bemba, Canadian actor Whitney Peak, among others. Ishaan’s international connect had begun with his debut film itself, Beyond The Clouds, directed by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi in 2018. He then went on to do a cameo in the 2021 Leonardo Di Caprio-Jennifer Lawrence starrer Don’t Look Up. In 2020, he played the lead role opposite Tabu in Mira Nair’s British series A Suitable Boy. His 2025 film, Homebound had been selected as India’s official entry for Oscars, and been shortlisted as well. Back home, Ishaan currently has Jugaadu, a film directed by Palash Vaswani, in his kitty. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective …

Ishaan Khatter conferred with honorary membership of 45 Cavalry of the Indian Armoured Corps: ‘Honour of a lifetime’

Ishaan Khatter conferred with honorary membership of 45 Cavalry of the Indian Armoured Corps: ‘Honour of a lifetime’

Ishaan Khatter is in his military era! The actor has been conferred with an honorary membership of the 45 Cavalry of the Indian Armoured Corps in recognition of his portrayal of a 45 Cavalry officer in Pippa and for the respect he showed towards the regiment’s values and legacy. The 30-year-old actor shared glimpses from the special ceremony on social media, expressing his gratitude and deep sense of honour at receiving the prestigious title. Ishaan Khatter said it was the honour of a lifetime to receive recognition of the Indian Armoured Corps. (PTI) Also Read | Ishaan Khatter on turning 30: People say 30s are like your 20s, but you know yourself better, and have more money! The 2023 film is a biographical war drama inspired by the life of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India’s 45 Cavalry regiment, who fought alongside his siblings on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. Named after the Soviet amphibious war tank PT-76, the film draws from real events surrounding the Battle of Garibpur in 1971. …

Bhumi Pednekar exits The Royals, will not return to Ishaan Khatter show after makers decide to junk romance angle

Bhumi Pednekar exits The Royals, will not return to Ishaan Khatter show after makers decide to junk romance angle

Even as the second season of Netflix’s The Royals begins production, a major cast change has taken place. A recent report claims that Bhumi Pednekar, one of the two leads in the first season, will not be returning for season 2. The show is being transformed from a romantic comedy to a family drama now, the report adds. Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in The Royals. Bhumi Pednekar quits The Royals Mid-Day reported on Sunday that Bhumi has exited The Royals, as the makers do not want to continue with the romantic subplot and instead focus on the dynamics of the royal family, including Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman, and Sakshi Tanwar. “When you do a romance, it is the story that leads. When the show came out, what resonated [with the audience] was the family — Ishaan, Sakshi, Zeenat, and the world of The Royals — which feels different. We left season one with an unresolved romance. There was no decision to carry it forward. There was no fight with Bhumi. The makers are simply …

‘I was self-parented’: Ishaan Khatter on his interfaith home, facing prejudice | Bollywood News

‘I was self-parented’: Ishaan Khatter on his interfaith home, facing prejudice | Bollywood News

Actor Ishaan Khatter has opened up about his upbringing, speaking about growing up in an interfaith household and how it shaped his worldview. He is the son of actors Rajesh Khattar and Neelima Azeem, and the younger half-brother of Shahid Kapoor. In a recent conversation with Filmfare, Ishaan spoke about how his early environment shaped his worldview and understanding of identity. “I come from a mixed-faith household. It was an inter-religious marriage. My father is a Punjabi, my mom is from a Muslim background. That was actually my idea of India and that kind of inclusivity, diversity—it sort of defines who we are as people. It is our strength that we have so many cultures and they mix so seamlessly, and the feeling of being Indian is not shortchanged by any of these faiths, it’s its own beautiful thing. That is my belief and the fabric I come from.” He also spoke about witnessing both acceptance and prejudice growing up, and how quickly people tend to judge others without understanding their lived experiences. “I did …

Karan Johar celebrates Homebound’s Best Film win at Chetak Screen Awards 2026: ‘A massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan’ | Bollywood News

Karan Johar celebrates Homebound’s Best Film win at Chetak Screen Awards 2026: ‘A massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiApr 6, 2026 11:01 AM IST Karan Johar has never been shy about what Homebound means to him. When it premiered at Cannes to a nine-minute standing ovation, he posted. When it made the Oscar shortlist, he posted. When it missed the final nomination, he posted that too. On Sunday, after the movie won the Best Film award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, he posted again. Sharing photos from the awards, he wrote, “We won best film for HOMEBOUND at the Chetak Screen awards, we are all so elated and proud.” On his Instagram story, he added: “Best film Screen Awards!!! So proud of Homebound!! To the entire cast and crew of this special film and a massive shoutout to the main man, Neeraj Ghaywan. All of us at Dharma Productions are humbled by this honour.” Also Read – Dhurandhar sweeps Chetak Screen Awards 2026 with 14 wins The award was presented at the ceremony held on April 5 in Mumbai, broadcast live on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. Homebound secured …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Vishal Jethwa says he prepared Best Actor Speech, but Homebound’s Best Film win still gave him his moment | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Vishal Jethwa says he prepared Best Actor Speech, but Homebound’s Best Film win still gave him his moment | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, won Best Film at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026. The nominees for the category were Chhaava, Dhadak 2, Dhurandhar, Homebound, Saiyaara, Sitaare Zameen Par, and Super Boys of Malegaon. When Nita Ambani announced the winner, the room broke into sustained applause. Hosted by Alia Bhatt, Farah Khan, Sunil Grover, Zakir Khan and Saurabh Dwivedi, the awards marked their return after a seven-year hiatus. Instituted by The Indian Express Group in 1995, the ceremony was streamed live on SonyLIV, Sony Entertainment Television and YouTube, and saw attendance from Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar, Bobby Deol, among others. Neeraj Ghaywan thanks his crew Neeraj Ghaywan, when he came up to collect the award, spoke with quiet directness. “Earlier, when I won the Screen Award, I felt I was taking up too much time, occupying too much space,” he said. “This time, I think I should occupy that space.” He went on to thank the other nominees alongside his own crew. “I want to thank all the nominees—those who went …

Chetak Screen Awards reboot with Dhurandhar leading nominations | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards reboot with Dhurandhar leading nominations | Bollywood News

With Indian cinema scaling heights and pushing boundaries, Chetak Screen Awards return on April 5 with a renewed approach and a star-studded evening to honour the best works of 2025. The nominations position Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller Dhurandhar—a massive box-office success—as the frontrunner with 24 nods. It is followed by Mohit Suri’s romantic musical saga, Saiyaara, with 17 nominations, and Neeraj Ghaywan’s moving tale of friendship, Homebound, with 15. Backed by a powerful blend of editorial credibility, cultural legacy and digital reach, the awards across 31 categories, will spotlight those who have excelled and enriched contemporary Hindi cinema. Driven by The Indian Express Group’s journalism-first ethos, the honours are anchored in integrity and merit. Winners will be chosen by the Screen Academy, an independent, not-for-profit body comprising over 50 acclaimed filmmakers, artists and cultural voices. To ensure rigour and accuracy, Priya Jaikumar, Professor and Chair of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles, has developed a detailed rubric for Academy members to follow while scoring. Chetak …