Bollywood’s rising star Ishaan Khatter, the younger brother of actor Shahid Kapoor, recently shared his admiration for global icon Priyanka Chopra. Ishaan, who has now made his mark in Hollywood, credited Priyanka for paving the way for many Indian actors looking to establish themselves on international platforms.
During an interview with News18, while promoting his new Hollywood web series The Perfect Couple on Netflix, Ishaan reacted to a fan’s comment which compared him to Priyanka. The fan expressed that Ishaan would soon achieve success in Hollywood just like Priyanka Chopra, who has become a household name in the global entertainment industry.
Ishaan’s response was full of praise and respect for Priyanka. He acknowledged her significant contributions to breaking barriers in Hollywood for Indian actors. “She’s opened many doors and paved the way,” Ishaan said, highlighting how Priyanka’s accomplishments have created new opportunities for others. “It’s a wonderful thing to say, and I feel fortunate to have gotten such great opportunities. I’ll continue to work wherever good projects come my way,” he added.
Excitement for His Role in The Perfect Couple
Ishaan Khatter also shared his excitement about his role in the Netflix series The Perfect Couple, which was released on September 5. The series has six episodes, and Ishaan plays a character named Shooter Diwal, who is the groom’s best friend and best man. This marks a significant milestone in Ishaan’s career, as it’s his first substantial Hollywood role.
Reflecting on his experience working in the series, Ishaan expressed his joy at collaborating with a star-studded cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, and Eve Hewson. “It was amazing working with such a professional and generous cast,” Ishaan shared, speaking about how much he learned during the project.
Ishaan also acknowledged that the role was a little different from what his audience is used to seeing from him. He mentioned that the time between his projects gave him a chance to mature both as a person and an actor. “You’re seeing me in a role like this for the first time. I’ve grown both personally and professionally, and I’m excited for what the future holds,” he said.
Priyanka Chopra: A Trailblazer in Hollywood
Priyanka Chopra’s journey to international stardom is one of hard work and determination. She made her Hollywood debut in 2017 with Baywatch, where she played a negative role opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. However, her rise to fame in the West began earlier with the TV series Quantico, which brought her significant recognition.
Priyanka’s success story continues to inspire many young actors in India, and her work in Hollywood has set a new standard for Indian talent on the global stage. Her marriage to singer Nick Jonas in 2018 further added to her international prominence, and the couple is now happily raising their daughter Malti.
Ishaan’s admiration for Priyanka reflects the deep respect many younger actors have for her trailblazing journey. With talented actors like Ishaan following in her footsteps, the future of Indian representation in global cinema looks promising.
