Ishaan Khatter’s latest outing is Mira Nair’s TV series A Suitable Boy which is based on Vikram Seth’s bestselling book which had the same name. Ishaan (24) will be seen romancing Tabu (49) in the series and recently, he told PTI about his experience of romancing the super talented actress.
Ishaan said, "It is an uncommon relationship even in today's time. In the story, within the narrative, it is something of a forbidden romance. She is a Muslim courtesan; he is the son of a minister from a Hindu family and almost half her age. It is highly looked down upon in Maan's social strata. (But) It is a very beautiful relationship.”
“Mira di's take on it is very beautiful. It is very deep and layered, it is not frivolous. We both were aware that the characters can't feel awkward and it cannot because it is not written that way. I don't know how often roles like this will be written. It is one of the highlights for me,” the actor added.
Tabu plays the role of courtesan Saeeda Bai in the series and Ishaan says that “an actor of her caliber, her depth, and understanding” could do justice to the role. Further, the actor is all praises for his co-star, “She seamlessly adapts into whatever world she is in, it doesn't feel like an effort. There is no awkwardness, stress or weirdness, she is very easy and comfortable.”
Talking about his character in the TV series, he said, "My character functions on his own rhythm, doesn't care to bow down to convention. If he feels something is right, he will follow it. He is the black sheep of the family. His father is fighting against zamindari and wants his son to get involved and understand the value of things. But Maan is on his own journey. He is not careless but he is reckless. He is an unpredictable character."
A Suitable Boy, a six-episode series, is airing on BBC One.
The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.