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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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 …

News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026: Ishaan Khatter, Yami Gautam Win Best Actor; Ananya Panday Awarded For Outstanding Performance | Bollywood News

News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026: Ishaan Khatter, Yami Gautam Win Best Actor; Ananya Panday Awarded For Outstanding Performance | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 23:24 IST Together, Ishaan Khatter, Yami Gautam and Ananya Panday represented a blend of strong storytelling and compelling performances that defined the cinematic landscape of the year. Ishaan, Yami and Ananya won big! News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026: On March 7 in Mumbai, at the 2026 edition of the News18 Showsha Reel Awards, some of the most talked-about performances of the year were recognised, with Ishaan Khatter taking home the Best Actor (Popular) award and the Best Actress (Popular) honour being awarded to Yami Gautam. Ananya Panday won the Outstanding Performance of the Year (Female) award. Ishaan Khatter was honoured for his performance in Homebound, a film that received considerable appreciation following its release in 2025. In the movie, Khatter portrays a young man navigating emotional turmoil and personal ambitions while trying to find his place in a rapidly changing world. His portrayal was widely praised for its vulnerability and layered intensity, with critics highlighting the way he balanced quiet introspection with moments of raw emotion. The performance was seen as …

Ishaan Khatter purchases luxury apartment in Mumbai for nearly Rs 30 crore

Ishaan Khatter purchases luxury apartment in Mumbai for nearly Rs 30 crore

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Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter, who was last seen in the film Homebound, has invested in a plush property in one of Mumbai’s prime locations. The actor has purchased a luxury apartment in the Pali Hill area, a neighbourhood favoured by several celebrities. Ishaan purchases luxury home in Mumbai According to property registration documents accessed by real estate data analytics firm CRE Matrix, Ishaan bought the luxury home for Rs 29.37 crore. The apartment is located in Navroz Apartments at Navroz Premises Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, Bandra, one of the most sought-after residential pockets in the Pali Hill micro-market. The high-rise apartment has a built-up area of 2,989.05 square feet. Based on the purchase value, the rate per square foot comes to approximately Rs 98,200. As per the documents, Ishaan paid Rs 1.76 crore towards stamp duty and registration charges. The apartment was sold by Kapi M. Mahtani, and the transaction was registered recently. Ishaan Khatter moved 17 houses by age 16 Despite being the half-brother of actor Shahid Kapoor and the son of actors Neelima …

Ishaan Khatter pens emotional note after Homebound misses out on Oscar nomination: ‘I’ll look back at it with love’

Ishaan Khatter pens emotional note after Homebound misses out on Oscar nomination: ‘I’ll look back at it with love’

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Actor Ishaan Khatter penned an emotional note after his film Homebound missed out on a nomination at this year’s Academy Awards. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Ishaan shared a bunch of stills from the film, some behind-the-scenes photos, as well as videos from the film’s sets. Ishaan Khatter played the role of Shoaib in Homebound. Ishaan Khatter pens note after Homebound misses Oscar nomination Ishaan said that Homebound has “always ultimately been hopeful” to him in “every way I can relate to it.” He wrote, “Homebound is and always was a piece of my heart. It’s a story that took us through a journey inwards after daring to look outside the bubble we identify ourselves in. As difficult a reality as it mirrors, this film has always ultimately been hopeful to me in every way I can relate to it, as a human being, as a cinema person.. and a young actor.” Ishaan hails Hombound director Talking about film’s director Neeraj Ghaywan, Ishaan said that he can “always trust your conscience as a yardstick.” “Today …

‘Shahid Kapoor is very soft from inside but has a tough exterior, Ishaan Khatter is stronger and adventurous’, says mom Neelima Azeem | Bollywood News

‘Shahid Kapoor is very soft from inside but has a tough exterior, Ishaan Khatter is stronger and adventurous’, says mom Neelima Azeem | Bollywood News

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It has been a remarkable year for Ishaan Khatter, whose only theatrical release, Homebound, has been shortlisted for the Oscars. Despite being born into a film family, son of actors Rajesh Khatter and Neelima Azeem, and brother of Shahid Kapoor, Ishaan’s journey has been uniquely his own, marked by ups and downs, flops and successes. His path, however, is very different from that of Shahid, who has carved his own distinct identity in the industry. Recently, in a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Ishaan and Shahid’s mother Neelima Azeem opened up about how her two sons are distinctly different from one another. She said: “I think Shahid is very soft and sensitive. But he’s a man now, so he has a tough exterior. Still, he will always be that soft, sensitive, dreamy boy. Ishaan, I think, is very exploratory, adventurous, and has a very curious mind. He’s also soft, but I think definitely stronger in some ways. Shahid is somebody who has paved his own way. So, I mean, you can say that he’s a tough …

Ishaan Khatter says ‘men are not taught to be men; just taught not to be women’, talks about masculinity in female gaze

Ishaan Khatter says ‘men are not taught to be men; just taught not to be women’, talks about masculinity in female gaze

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Updated on: Dec 29, 2025 07:19 am IST Ishaan Khatter spoke about how being raised by a single mother and directed by female filmmakers affected his understanding of the female gaze. In a day and age when a lot has been said and written about the hypermasculine depiction of Indian film heroes, Ishaan Khatter is among the few actors of his generation who have repeatedly played leading men with more sensitive tones. In a recent interaction, the actor discussed how his career has been shaped by female makers and the female gaze. Ishaan Khatter talks about masculinity and the female gaze. Ishaan Khatter on masculinity and being a man Appearing on the Yuvaa All Stars Roundtable 2025, Ishaan talked about his understanding of masculinity. “Men are not taught to be men; they’re just taught not to be women. A lot of my understanding of what it means to be a man is in correlation with the relationship between men and women. Masculinity, to me, has been defined by the fact that I have been raised …

Anurag Basu ‘felt small’ after watching Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound: ‘I’ve never been so affected’

Anurag Basu ‘felt small’ after watching Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound: ‘I’ve never been so affected’

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Filmmaker Anurag Basu has heaped praise on Homebound, saying that he “really felt small” after watching it. Speaking with Zoom, Anurag also shared that the film “really affected” him. Homebound has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Anurag Basu spoke about Homebound at length. Anurag Basu shares how Homebound affected him Talking about Homebound, Anurag said, “Neeraj ka film dekhke, I really felt small. I messaged him also. Cinema itna accha hai na shayad aise logon se aapki mulaqat na ho. Aise situation pe aap na jaye lekin jab aap voh jeete hai na vahan baithke film ko, it really affected me. I have never been so affected. Shalini ka chappal wala scene aata hai, main toh hil hi gaya (After watching Neeraj’s film, I really felt small. I messaged him also. Cinema is so good that even if you’re not going to meet those people and be in that situation, you live that moment sitting in a theatre. It really affected me. I have never been …