- By Aarushi Raina
- Tue, 20 May 2025 12:05 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter starrer romantic comedy drama The Royals made its way to Netflix after much anticipation on May 9. The show is about the story of a prince and an entrepreneur, whose worlds collide and lead to unexpected romantic turns. The series also stars Zeenat Aman, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, among many others. The netizens were not impressed with the fresh pairing of Ishaan and Bhumi and criticised their chemistry on the show. Amid the backlash, The Royals director Priyanka Ghose has reacted to the matter and called it crazy.
Reacting to the comments on show for their casting choices, director Priyanka Ghose, in a conversation with India Today, said, "With Bhumi's casting by Netflix, I was actually very open to the idea of trying this new pairing. They are both such powerful actors, and I was excited to see them embody a very glamorous role, which goes against both of their works so far. While Ishaan hasn't got a chance to play a glamorous mainstream hero role, Bhumi has always been like the queen of heartland India."
On mixed reactions to the show, she added, "If it didn't work for some people, I will try better next time. But there are also people who absolutely enjoyed the show and their chemistry. It's crazy how polarised the feedback has been."
Priyanka also shared how she avoids getting discouraged by the feedback, but her team keeps her updated with the reactions. She stated, "There is a lot of love and hate coming in, but as artists, we never step into a project keeping the end result in mind. There are times when you get a lot of creative freedom, and at times, not. In hindsight, you do think about what you could have done differently, but that's not how it works."
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What Did Netizens Say About Bhumi Pednekar And Ishaan Khatter's Chemistry?
The users criticised the show and their casting choices on Reddit. They found no chemistry between the lead actors, and even found Nora's chemistry with Ishaan more appealing. People also commented on Bhumi's looks especially her lips.
About The Royals: The show centres around a charming prince who belongs to a royal family that is struggling financially. Sofia, on the other hand, is an ambitious and successful entrepreneur who has achieved everything in life. The story, which started as a business deal, turns into a romantic tale.