Mallika Sherawat, initially cast to play Ishaan Khatter’s mother in Pritish Nandy’s upcoming project, The Royals, exited the show due to creative differences, as reported by Bombay Times. It has since been confirmed that actress Sakshi Tanwar has replaced Mallika Sherawat.
According to ETimes, Sakshi Tanwar is currently on set filming for The Royals, which features Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles
However, no official confirmation has been issued by the makers or the production team..
Regarding Mallika, her team previously relayed to the media that she left the show. “Mallika exited the project in February due to creative differences with the production team. The role did not align with what had been initially promised. After several discussions, she ultimately decided to depart,” Mallika’s team informed ETimes earlier.
According to Mid-Day, Netflix has approved a new series called Royals, featuring Zeenat Aman, Bhumi Pednekar, and Ishaan Khatter. Produced by Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the show promises an enthralling glimpse into the lavish lifestyles of Indian aristocracy. Instead of centering on one specific royal family, Royals blends real and imagined stories from the extensive histories of various Rajasthani royals, the portal reported.
The narrative of the series will alternate between the present day and past decades, featuring Pednekar as a prominent entrepreneur. “Like The Crown, it is being made on a grand scale,” a source shared with Mid-Day. “The desert state has seen generations of royal families, from Jaipur to Mewar and Alsisar. Bits and pieces have been taken from the lives of these families, marrying it with a generous dose of fiction,” added the source.
The source elaborated, “At its core, Royals is a romantic comedy that will delve into the style, politics, and fabulous lives of the aristocrats. Four More Shots Please!’s success showed that the producers have a finger on the audience’s pulse, and this time, they are putting out a stylish and emotional drama.”
Reportedly, Nupur Asthana of Four More Shots Please! fame and Priyanka Ghose, known for The Night Manager, are directing the upcoming show.
The filming commenced on February 10 in Rajasthan, featuring a talented ensemble cast comprising Pednekar, Khatter, Sakshi Tanwar, Chunky Panday, and Milind Soman. “The crew captured scenes at authentic settings such as the City Palace and the Rambagh Palace,” the source revealed. Following the Rajasthan schedule, the team transitioned to a one-month shoot in Mumbai, with a short segment scheduled in Goa before the series wraps up.
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