Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Ishaan Khatter Redefines Masculinity in Indian Cinema
Ishaan Khatter is a Bollywood actor who was raised by a single mother.
He talked about how society teaches men to be masculine by telling them not to be like women.
He believes that his understanding of being a man comes from being raised by his mother and working with female filmmakers.
He has worked with many female directors like Mira Nair, which has helped him understand different perspectives in storytelling.
His recent projects include a movie called Homebound, which is India's official entry to the Oscars, and a Netflix series called The Royals.
Ishaan thinks that understanding different points of view is important for acting and life.
Ishaan Khatter credits his single mother and female filmmakers for shaping his view of masculinity.
He believes society teaches men to be masculine by telling them not to be like women.
Working with female directors like Mira Nair has helped him understand different storytelling perspectives.
Ishaan has worked with several female filmmakers, including Mira Nair, Nupur Asthana, and Priyanka Ghose.
His recent projects include 'Homebound' (Oscars entry) and 'The Royals' (Netflix series).
- Who
- Ishaan Khatter, Bollywood actor
- What
- Discussion on masculinity and being raised by a single mother
- When
- December 29, 2025
- Where
- Yuvaa All Stars Roundtable 2025
- Why
- To share his views on masculinity and the influence of women in his life
- Actor
- Ishaan Khatter
- Parents
- Rajesh Khattar and Neelima Azim
- Age at Separation
- 6 years old
- Female Filmmakers Worked With
- Mira Nair, Nupur Asthana, Priyanka Ghose
- Recent Project
- Homebound (Oscars entry), The Royals (Netflix)
- Event
- Yuvaa All Stars Roundtable 2025