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Son of Rajesh Khattar and Neliima Azeem and brother of Shahid Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter has proved to be much more than just the product of nepotism. Making his film debut in the non-mainstream cinema with Beyond The Clouds in 2017 and in 2018, he became the Dhadak of the nation. Ishaan tops the list of ‘for keeps’ debutants in Bollywood and his fans are proud of the work and projects he is into. With the choice of his films, we can see Ishaan has a long way to go in Bollywood and we can't wait to be a part of his journey to cheer for him. (Also Read: Mira Rajput Kapoor's Advice With Her Unseen Just-Before-The-Wedding Moment Is For Every Bride-To-Be)
Every milestone that Ishaan Khatter achieves or a new journey he steps on, his family always have his back and is there to cheer for him. For instance, when Ishaan had won the Star Debut of the Year – Male award at the 20th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, his bhaiya and bhabhi, Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor had posted Insta stories to express how proud they are of him. The award was even more special as Ishaan had received it from his big brother, Shahid. Posting the priceless moment on his Instagram feed, Ishaan’s one-word caption had spoken thousands of words. He had captioned his post as “Gratitude.” Shahid had reposted the same picture on his Insta story and had written, “Congratulations @ishaankhatter Proud” atop it. Ishaan's bhabhi, Mira too, had congratulated her 'little baby brother' for the award.
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On July 20, 2020, Ishaan Khatter had announced his next project with Katrina Kaif and Siddhant Chaturvedi which is a horror-comedy directed by Gurmmeet Singh and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under their banner Excel Entertainment. Sharing the first look of the film, Phone Bhoot, Ishaan had written, "Your one stop shop for all bhoot related problems, #PhoneBhoot ringing in cinemas in 2021 waise bhooton pe lockdown laagu nahi hota lekin yeh tasveer March se locked the, aakhir aa hi gaye bhootni ke. Now back to exorcising @gurmmeetsingh @katrinakaif @siddhantchaturvedi @jasvinderbath @ravi.shankaran @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar @excelmovies." To his post, his mother, Neliima Azeem commented, "This is looking like so much funnnn" and bhabhi Mira Rajput Kapoor reposted the picture on her IG story and wrote, "Can't wait!!! @ishaankhatter".
Ishaan Khatter has not only made the nation proud with his exceptional performances, but also the Kapoor clan is all-praises for the debutant! Ishaan’s brother, Shahid and sister-in-law, Mira Rajput Kapoor had taken to their Instagram handles and had posted a congratulatory note for the Beyond The Clouds star when he had taken the black lady (Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut) home. While Shahid had shared a still from the film, Beyond The Clouds and had tagged Ishaan followed by a clap emoji, Ishaan’s ‘bhabhidoll’, Mira had posted a photo of Ishaan holding the black lady. Mira had written, “Congratulations @ishaankhatter You make us so proud!” atop it. (Also Read: Mira Kapoor Posts An Unseen Picture With Her Girl Gang, Her Lehenga Is A Perfect Summer Wedding Pick)
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Ishaan Khatter and Mira Rajput Kapoor have proved to be one of the cutest bhabhi-devar duos of B-town, with their goofy pictures and the even more adorable captions that go with it. A few months back, Ishaan had indulged in an impromptu 'Ask Me Anything’ interaction with his Insta-fam, and his ‘bhabhidoll’, Mira Rajput Kapoor too, had posted a question for him. Mira had asked her devar, Ishaan, “When are you getting a haircut?” To which, Ishaan had retorted, “Now, no chance I’ll get one. @mira.kapoor”.
On July 7, 2020, when Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor had completed five years of married life, heartfelt wishes had poured in on social media from their friends and family, who had also shared some unseen pictures of the couple. Ishaan Khatter had posted a five-star anniversary post for his bhaiya and bhabhi, where Shahid can be seen giving a sweet peck on Mira's forehead as they had posed in traditional outfits on the terrace of their residence. Ishaan had written, “Turned 5!” followed by a heart emoticon and five stars atop it. Mira had reposted the picture and revealed that Ishaan is the only one who calls her 'bhabhi'. Mira had written, "@ishaankhatter the only one who calls me bhabhi". (Also Read: Shahid Kapoor Enjoys A Meal In Beas As Mira Kapoor Keeps An Eye On Misha, Zain Who're Running Around)
More on the professional front, Ishaan Khatter will next be seen in Khaali Peeli opposite Ananya Panday and Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy.