Ishaan Khatter, the rising star from Mumbai, is making waves in Hollywood with his role in the Netflix series The Perfect Couple. The 28-year-old actor, known for his work in Bollywood films like Pippa and Dhadak, has been receiving praise for his portrayal of Shooter Dival in the murder mystery show.
In a recent interview with BBC Asian Network, Ishaan expressed his gratitude for the success he has achieved but emphasized that he will not let it go to his head. He described the experience of walking the red carpet in London and LA and seeing the show he worked on with Nicole Kidman top Netflix’s most-watched charts as “overwhelming, in a good way.”
Ishaan credits the writers and director Susanne Bier for creating a character like Shooter, who is mysterious and three-dimensional. He also highlighted the importance of the show’s casting process being “ethnicity agnostic” and giving actors from various backgrounds the opportunity to audition.
One of the standout moments for Ishaan in the show was a shower scene featuring his character, which he described as a rare example of a Hollywood production portraying a South Asian man as “desirable.” He acknowledged being objectified in that scene but saw it as a unique and appealing aspect of his character.
Despite the positive reviews and the success of the show, Ishaan remains grounded and focused on his growth as an actor. He emphasized the importance of self-checking and not letting ego get in the way of his progress. He expressed his gratitude for the love and support from the audience and sees it as motivation to continue pushing himself to reach his full potential.
Ishaan’s journey from Bollywood to Hollywood has been a remarkable one, and his performance in The Perfect Couple is earning him well-deserved recognition. As he continues to make his mark in the industry, audiences can expect to see more of Ishaan Khatter in a new light, representing South Asian actors on a global scale.
