Bhumi Pednekar Stars in Netflix's The Royals
With its opulent production design and exploration of modern themes, The Royals has the potential to be a captivating watch, despite its flaws. Bhumi Pednekar's performance, although inconsistent, brings a unique perspective to the show, and her chemistry with Ishaan Khatter is expected to improve as the series progresses.
The Royals, a Netflix series, offers a glamorous and sexy portrayal of the lives of the Singh Parivaar, a crumbling royal family, with Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter as the main stars. The show explores the lives of multiple generations of the family, including their relationships, parties, and events, with a satirical tone that pokes fun at the excesses of the royal family.
The series delves into themes of identity, class, and social status, with the main characters, including Rani Maa, Fizzy, and Sofia, portrayed as having numerous romantic relationships and struggles with their identities. Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter, the stars of the show, have spoken about their experiences working together, particularly in steamy scenes, and emphasized the importance of building a safe and comfortable environment.
The two actors revealed that they had two workshops with an intimacy coordinator to prepare for the scenes, and that they spent time getting comfortable with each other before filming. Bhumi Pednekar stated that she was extremely comfortable during the scenes, and that her silences were more powerful than her dialogue. Ishaan Khatter added that intimacy goes beyond physical intimacy, and that prioritizing his co-actor's comfort and safety was crucial, especially during physical intimacy scenes.
Despite the show's promising premise, it has received criticism from fans and reviewers alike for its unfulfilled promises. The show has been panned for its lack of chemistry between the leads, reliance on cliches, and poor character development. However, the eighth episode is expected to be a significant moment that changes the chemistry between the leads, and fans are looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.