The Royals: Meet Ishaan Khatter aka Rajkumar Aviraaj Singh’s ‘Shahi parivaar’ and Bhumi Pednekar as CEO Sophia Shekhar in regal drama series

The launch date for Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar‘s upcoming romantic-drama series, “The Royals,” is drawing nearer. Fan anticipation is growing as producers share promotional materials, with new posters unveiling the main cast members of the show being the latest reveal.

On Sunday, Netflix India unveiled a sequence of presentations, offering a glimpse into the diverse realms inhabited by Bhumi Pednekar’s and Ishaan Khatter’s characters.

Ishaan is set to portray Rajkumar Aviraaj Singh, a character from a noble lineage in the upcoming series “The Royals.” As the caption reads, “Get ready to meet Rajkumar Aviraaj Singh’s esteemed family. The Royals premieres on May 9th, exclusively on Netflix.” Among his family members are the characters played by Nora Fatehi, Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Vihaan Samat, and Kavya Trehan.

Alongside that, creators also shared another piece revealing the universe of Bhumi Pednekar’s character. Dressed as a powerful executive, she portrays Sophia Shekhar. The makers hinted in their post, “In Sophia Shekhar’s world, even the palace is a business model. Watch The Royals, premiering May 9, exclusively on Netflix.

The world of Bhumi has Lisa Mishra, Sumukhi Suresh, and Udit Arora playing pivotal roles. 

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In response to the post, numerous internet users expressed excitement about their favorite actors linked with the series. One enthusiast even complimented the creative character posters, stating, “I’ve never come across such distinctive poster designs for a show before – it offers an entirely fresh perspective on the cast!

During a recent conversation with HT City, Bhumi shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming series. Although she cautioned against raising expectations too high, she indicated that she’d prefer the viewers to approach it with an open mind and appreciate it for its unique qualities.

To date, the responses to our releases have been overwhelmingly positive, which brings immense joy. It’s heartening to see so much eagerness from the audience to watch Ishaan and me on screen. I must say, he is an exceptional performer.

Under the guidance of directors Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, along with these two individuals, The Royals boasts notable performances by Milind Soman, Dino Morea, Chunky Panday, and Luke Kenny. This captivating series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on the 9th of May in the year 2025.

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2025-04-21 10:22