In an exclusive chat with Hauterrfly, actor Ishaan Khatter opened up about the fine line between attention and objectification, especially as a male actor in today’s image-driven entertainment industry. The Royals star, known for his sharp acting and chiselled physique, reflected on the growing conversation around the male gaze turning inward. Read on to find out what Ishaan Khatter had to say about being objectified.
The Royals’ Ishaan Khatter On Being Objectified
Responding to a question that referenced his viral shirtless moments across projects from lip balm commercials to The Perfect Couple and now Netflix’s upcoming The Royals, Ishaan Khatter offered a refreshingly candid take. “The best thing about it [being objectified] maybe is that it brings more attention to the work you’re doing, hopefully,” he said. “And the worst thing about it is people suggesting that you remove your clothes in interviews, it’s a bit much.”
The comment comes amid increasing chatter around how social media and meme pages like Diet Sabya have dubbed his onscreen presence as part of the “sluttification” of Ishaan Khatter, a cheeky yet telling term that reflects both admiration and critique of how often he’s showcased in thirst trap-style visuals.
Ishaan Khatter’s statement points to a larger shift in how male actors are also navigating the blurred boundaries between desirability and dignity, a space traditionally discussed only in the context of female actors.
More Details On The Royals
The Royals, a romantic comedy-drama series directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, premieres on Netflix on May 9, 2025. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, the show boasts a star-studded ensemble including Bhumi Pednekar, Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, and Chunky Panday.
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