‘An actor is bound to shine under Mira Nair's guidance'
Outlook|August 17, 2020
In Mira Nair’s latest offering, A Suitable Boy, based on the novel by Vikram Seth, Ishaan Khatter plays Maan, a prominent politician’s son. He talks to Lachmi Deb Roy about working with Mira Nair, the chemistry between Tabu and him in the show and his choices as an actor.
ISHAAN KHATTER
‘An actor is bound to shine under Mira Nair's guidance'

How did you become a part of A Suitable Boy?

I was first introduced to A Suitable Boy through the casting team—they called me for an audition. I had heard of the novel but hadn’t read it. All I knew was that Mira Nair was going to adapt and direct it for the BBC. But I had no reference for the role when I gave my first audition. So, I did it my way and eventually, there was a series of meetings and auditions. Once everything was in place, I received eight scripts.

My first take on Maan was that he is a multidimensional character—you see so many shades of him throughout the story. There were various layers to him that I got to explore in almost every scene. That was one of the main reasons I played him.

You are 24 and Tabu is 48. How did you work on the chemistry you two have in the show?

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