India, May 26 -- Ishaan Khatter has been steadily cementing his place as one of the most promising young talents in Indian cinema. But before The Royals, it was his layered and emotionally charged role in A Suitable Boy that truly showcased his range, especially opposite an industry veteran like Tabu.

In a recent interview with Zoom, Ishaan opened up about what it was like to share screen space - and some of his first intimate scenes - with Tabu in the adaptation of Vikram Seth's novel. And while the age-gap pairing raised eyebrows when first announced, Ishaan shared that the on-screen chemistry was not only authentic but incredibly natural, thanks in large part to Tabu's presence.

"I think a lot of it is in the writing," Ishaan explain...