Bhumi Pednekar on Netflix's 'The Royals': 'Went through intimacy workshops, Ishaan Khatter knows a lot about...'

Actor Bhumi Pednekar, speaking at the Waves Summit 2025, delivered a heartfelt reflection on her decade-long journey in Indian cinema and reaffirmed her deep-rooted love for working in India. Known for her commitment to socially relevant storytelling and culturally grounded narratives, Bhumi took the stage to speak about the power of Indian cinema, the richness of its landscapes, and the unmatched passion of its people.

And in a recent interview, she even spoke Netflix’s The Royals and working with Ishaan Khatter. The actress told Zoom, “We went through intimacy workshops and spent a fair amount of time just being with each other. Ishaan fairly knows a lot about my life and vice versa, which created a lot of comfort. I went into this knowing that I would have to not have inhibitions around him.”

Bhumi added, “He made sure I was comfortable. We were through those processes, because there was already a lot of trust.”

At the Waves 2025 summit, Bhumi revealed, “In the last ten years, I’ve been part of some very culturally dense, heartland films — and I’m deeply proud of that,” she said. “I recently shot a film abroad and realized that the only place I truly want to work in… is India.”

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Bhumi went on to praise the Indian film industry’s unique ecosystem — highlighting the dedication of local crews, the emotional warmth of Indian film sets, and the increasingly inclusive representation on-ground. “There’s no comparison to the comfort, passion, and work ethic our teams bring. When I’m on a set in India, I feel safe, seen, and inspired. Today, we see equal numbers of men and women working behind the scenes, and that makes me even prouder.”