In 2025, there was a Netflix show that sparked a lot of discussions. Some liked it, some did not. It was The Royals. The series featured Bhumu Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter in lead roles. The series was later confirmed for a season 2, and everyone was quite excited to see how the story developed. However, as per the latest updates, Bhumi Pednekar would no longer be a part of the show due to changes in the show’s narrative. Here’s what we know. Read on.
Why Did Bhumi Pednekar Exit The Royals?
Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter had a romantic angle in the first season. However, their story was left with a cliffhanger in the last season. As per a Mid-day report, Bhumi has quit the project because the makers have reportedly shifted the show’s narrative from romance to a family drama. As per the report, the makers are more interested in exploring the relationship of the Royal family, which was played by Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman, and Sakshi Tanwar. The makers also added that the audience related a lot to the family dynamics and that they did not make any decisions about the continuation of the love angle in the family. The report also clarified that there were no fights or bad blood with Bhumi Pednekar and they simply wanted to move the story organically.
On the other hand, the report also suggests that Bhumi Pednekar is now looking forward to playing more meaty and layered roles. She will soon start working on season 2 of her popular show Daldal. The actor will also be seen opposite Imran Khan, who is going to be the latter’s comeback film. It’s a Netflix project, and we are quite excited for it!
Well, it would be interesting to see how the narrative of The Royals changes after Bhumi Pednekar’s exit. Many people liked the chemistry that the on-screen couple shared. Will there be any other lead female star opposite Ishaan Khatter, or will the show move forward without one? Well, many questions, but it looks like we have to wait!
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