Shahid Kapoor was ‘really taken aback’ by Ishaan Khatter’s accent in The Perfect Couple, young actor recalls

Shahid Kapoor was ‘really taken aback’ by Ishaan Khatter’s accent in The Perfect Couple, young actor recalls

As a devoted follower of Bollywood and a fan of Ishaan Khatter’s work, it is truly fascinating to witness his journey from child artist to an accomplished actor. His life experience, marked by his stint as an assistant director in films like Udta Punjab, has undeniably played a significant role in shaping him into the versatile talent we see today.


Initially, Ishaan Khatter started his career as a child artist and subsequently worked behind the scenes as an assistant director on movies like Udta Punjab. Today, he’s basking in the limelight due to his American miniseries, The Perfect Couple. In a recent interview, Ishaan reminisced about how his brother Shahid Kapoor was surprised by his accent in the web series.

In an intimate conversation with News 18 Showsha, Ishaan Khatter discussed his family’s response to his latest web series, The Perfect Couple. He disclosed that his brother Shahid Kapoor was quite surprised by the accent in the show, as it differed from what he had anticipated. Additionally, Ishaan explained that these choices were made during filming with Susanne Bier, the director of The Perfect Couple.

It appears that no one had any idea about the outcome since it was unexpectedly positive. The actor from Phone Bhoot, speaking on his mother Neelima Azeem’s reaction, shared that she enjoyed him in the show which made him feel delightful. However, he acknowledged her criticism and feedback, admitting a possible bias due to her being his mom. He added a laugh, stating he is a good son. Further discussing his mom, Khatter mentioned her as an accomplished actor and artist, who has a sharp eye for detail. Hence, if he had missed a note, she would have pointed it out. Consequently, hearing positive comments from his dear mother was reassuring to him.

Unfamiliar with it? The Exceptional Duo is an American mystery drama miniseries, based on the 2018 novel of the same title. Starring renowned talents such as Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Fahy, Dakota Fanning, and others, this show made its debut on Netflix on September 5, 2024.

To jog your recollection, Ishaan initially appeared on screen in Majid Majidi’s 2017 drama, Beyond the Clouds, demonstrating his acting talent to viewers. Not long after, he co-starred with newcomer Janhvi Kapoor in Dhadak, a film that marked his first commercial success.

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2024-09-13 18:37