From ‘The Royals’ To Oscar Shortlist, Ishaan Khatter Has Had A Great Year

MUMBAI- Actor Ishaan Khatter, whose film ‘Homebound’ has been officially shortlisted for the upcoming Academy Awards, has looked back at 2025 and shared that this year has been “extraordinary” for him.

Ishaan took to Instagram, where he shared a string of glimpses from his getaway in Goa and called it a “perfect year ender”.

“This year has been so extraordinary… counting my blessings. Perfect year ender and much needed getaway – aura cleansed and farmed. Feeling re-energized and calm stepping into 2026,” Ishaan wrote as the caption.

This year, Ishaan was first seen in the well received series ‘The Royals’ directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana. The series has been renewed for a second season.

He was then seen in Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’, based on a New York Times article by Basharat Peer from 2020. It also stars Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. The film had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. It reportedly received a nine–minute standing ovation following the screening.

It was selected as the Indian entry for the Best International Feature Film for the 98th Academy Awards, making the December shortlist. (IANS)