What made Ishaan Khatter say ‘you absolute monster’ to The Royals co-star Vihaan Samat? Reason will leave you in splits

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Since its premiere on May 9th, Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar’s series The Royals has been creating a lot of excitement. Both leads have received acclaim for their exceptional performances, but it’s Vihaan Samat as Digvijay Singh, Ishaan’s brother, who left a lasting impact on viewers. Lately, Vihaan, known for his role in CTRL, has disclosed some details about how he prepared for his part and even confessed his favorite scene – giving Ishaan a slap during filming, which made Ishaan exclaim, “You absolute monster.

During an interview with SCREEN, Vihaan Samat was queried about the scene he enjoyed shooting the most. He disclosed that his character Digvijay frequently seemed downtrodden across the series, while Ishaan Khatter’s portrayal of Aviraj drew the majority of accolades and recognition.

Instead, he emphasized a specific moment that showcased the brothers as peers, and in some instances, Digvijay appeared to be in control. Not surprisingly, this was the clash between the two siblings – a scene that many viewers may anticipate.

Vihaan Samat remembered the part where they filmed the slapping scene, stating that at first, he handled it with a professional and delicate touch to make sure Ishaan Khatter was okay after the scene.

Initially, the atmosphere changed when director Priyanka Ghosh urged him to deliver a genuine, forceful slap for the last shot, explaining it was fine if Ishaan’s face turned red because they had already obtained the necessary footage. Later on, Vihaan acknowledged that he had indeed given Ishaan a hard slap, and his authentic reaction was included in the final version of the show.

As a lifestyle expert, let me share an intriguing incident that recently occurred on set. The sound of a slap echoed through the quiet chaos, causing even the director of photography to chuckle. In that moment, the director called out “Cut!”, and the entire crew erupted in laughter. It appears Ishaan, one of the key players, referred to him as an “absolute monster.” Despite his initial reaction seeming like he might reciprocate, Ishaan managed to keep a sense of humor about it all.

When questioned about his preparation for the role, Vihaan shared that he’s had a lot of exposure to cooking since his mom has been a professional cook for quite some time. He often helped her in the kitchen and even whipped up easy meals like broccoli, carrots, and chicken during his college years.

Apart from that, he mentioned that watching MasterChef on television aided him in understanding the competitive nature of cooking shows more effortlessly. Furthermore, Vihaan added that they underwent hands-on instruction in techniques like slicing, dicing, and blending to ensure the cooking sequences seemed authentic on camera.

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2025-05-20 17:07