Get ready for a fresh dose of love, drama, and royalty! Actors Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter are teaming up for the very first time in a romantic comedy series called The Royals, premiering next month on Netflix. Set in a grand world where old-school kings meet modern-day powerhouses, this show is here to bring rom-coms back into the spotlight.
A Royal Love Story with a Twist
The Royals tells the story of a modern prince and a strong, self-made woman. Ishaan plays a charming rajkumar (prince), while Bhumi plays Sophia, a successful businesswoman who doesn’t come from a royal background but has built her empire through hard work. Their worlds couldn’t be more different—but that’s where the magic begins.
Talking about the experience, Ishaan says, “It felt like being a kid in a really fancy playground. Shooting at Udaipur’s real City Palace made everything feel authentic.” The majestic location helped him truly step into the royal role.
Bhumi shares a deeper meaning behind the show: “It’s about two types of royalty in India—traditional royal families and modern-day achievers, like startup founders. My character is a strong woman who walks into this world of privilege and power, and it shakes things up.”
Bringing Rom-Coms Back in Style
Over the past few years, Indian screens have been filled with intense dramas, thrillers, and crime shows. But now, The Royals is here to change things. The creators wanted to bring back the feel-good, fun world of romantic comedies—but with a grand and stylish twist.
Rangita Pritish Nandy, the show’s creator, says, “When was the last time you saw a big, bold Indian rom-com set in palaces and boardrooms? We wanted to do something fresh and exciting.”
Netflix’s Tanya Bami adds, “We all love rom-coms. The Royals gives you everything—charm, humor, heart, romance, a fabulous cast—and presents it in a dreamy, modern way.”
A Star-Studded Cast
The show doesn’t just star Bhumi and Ishaan. It has an amazing ensemble cast that includes Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Pandey, Vihaan Samat, and Sumukhi Suresh. Bringing together so many big names was a challenge—but one the creators embraced with excitement.
Rangita shares, “The idea itself was bold—assembling such a huge cast—but great writing made it possible. We had to create characters so rich and interesting that no actor could say no.”
Tanya adds, “It’s not just about famous faces—it’s about memorable characters. When powerful writing meets perfect casting, that’s when real magic happens.”
A Fresh Pairing to Watch Out For
The pairing of Bhumi and Ishaan has already caught attention. Fans are excited to see their chemistry. Bhumi says, “It was refreshing to work with Ishaan. He’s a brilliant actor, and I really hope people enjoy watching us together as much as we enjoyed filming.”
The Royals promises to be a fun, romantic, and royal ride—perfect for anyone missing the classic charm of a good rom-com. Don’t miss it when it hits Netflix next month!
