Inside Ishaan Khatter's Path from Schooling to Bollywood Stardom

As Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter prepares to mark his 31st birthday this Sunday, his story offers an interesting look at how a child artist grew into a lead performer with a growing body of work.

Ishaan was born on November 1, 1995, in Mumbai to actor Rajesh Khatter, who belongs to a prominent and well-known family. His mother, Neelima Azeem, is an actress. He is the half-brother of actor Shahid Kapoor.

He studied at Jamnabai Narsee School and Billabong High International School in Mumbai before completing his graduation from RIMS International School and Junior College in the city. Alongside his studies, Ishaan developed his skills as a trained dancer.

His career in films began with a role as a child artist in 'Wah! Life Ho Toh Aisi', released in 2025. He made his move to lead roles with 'Beyond the Clouds' in 2017, a film that won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

After that, the actor worked in several projects, including 'Udta Punjab', 'Dhadak', 'Khali Peeli', 'Phone Bhoot', 'Pippa', 'Fursat' and 'Homebound'. He has also appeared in web series and shows such as 'A Suitable Boy', 'The Perfect Girl' and 'The Royals'.

A key moment in his career came in 2018 with 'Dhadak', a romantic drama starring Janhvi Kapoor, which became his first major commercial hit. Meanwhile, 'Homebound' earned strong praise at the Cannes Film Festival.