Ishaan Khatter is gaining recognition for his impressive performances, including his recent role in the American mystery series ‘The Perfect Couple’, where he starred alongside Nicole Kidman. In a recent interview, he expressed gratitude for having an elder brother like Shahid Kapoorwhile emphasising that his journey is uniquely his own and not reliant on Shahid’s success.
Talking to Bombay Times, Ishaan discussed his feelings about being referred to as Shahid Kapoor’s brother. He recalled being asked during his first film’s trailer launch at age 21 about competition with his brother, Shahid Kapoor. Ishaan views having Shahid as an elder brother as a blessing, sharing a common passion for cinema. He appreciates the opportunity to learn from Shahid but emphasises that his journey is his own, acknowledging he will always be known as the younger brother.
Khatter further emphasised his self-confidence, explaining that it stems from knowing who he is. He claimed that he is not a shadow of anyone, nor is he trying to imitate others or ride on someone else’s success. He further said he is content with his identity and the path he is forging in his career.
On the professional front, Ishaan Khatter will next appear in the Netflix series ‘The Royals’ featuring a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Bhumi Pednekar, veteran actress Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind SomanChunky Panday, and Vihaam Samat, among others.