Actor Ishaan Khatter rang in the new year by sharing a personal and reflective post on social media, summing up what he described as one of the most significant years of his career so far. On December 31, 2025, Ishaan posted a carousel of moments from the past year along with a heartfelt note thanking fans for their support.
“What a year this has been. I tried summarising it in 20 slides but could not manage. Blessed and grateful to all of you for the unbelievable love you have given me. तहे दिल से शुक्रिया। Now moving forward with so much fire in my belly. Have lots lots lots more to give. Let’s go 2026, bring it all. I’m ready,” he wrote.
The actor’s year-end post offered a snapshot of his professional milestones and personal moments. The first slide featured a snippet from The Royals, marking Ishaan’s OTT debut, which released earlier this year and received attention for his performance. This was followed by a screenshot of an international article that listed The Royals and his film Homebound among the International Film and TV breakouts of the year, signalling his growing global visibility.
Several behind-the-scenes images from The Royals set were included, one of which showed Ishaan shirtless alongside a white horse. The carousel also featured candid BTS photographs from his music video ‘Pyaar Aata Hai’ with Tara Sutaria, offering a glimpse into his work beyond films and series.
Other slides highlighted quieter moments from his process — a photo from a dubbing studio, a video clip from a Homebound screening, and a collage of shoot pictures from various projects. One particularly notable image showed Ishaan with the Homebound team at the Cannes Film Festival, underlining the film’s international journey. The project has since gone on to be short-listed for the Oscars, marking a significant achievement in the actor’s career.
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Adding a personal touch to the post were moments of downtime, including a photo of him relaxing in water, a quote by Daniel Pink that appeared to resonate with his current mindset, and a screenshot announcing his inclusion in the 30 Under 30 Asia list. The carousel concluded on a lighter note with a goofy video featuring his brother, actor Shahid Kapoor.
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