The Big Announcement
Ishaan Khatter is taking his place among global cinema royalty. The actor has been named a jury member for the fourth edition of the Biarritz Film Festival, also known as Nouvelles Vagues. The festival’s official Instagram post revealed that Ishaan will share the jury panel with Hollywood star Kristen Stewart, along with French filmmaker Nathan Ambrosioni, French actor Suzy Bemba, Canadian actor Whitney Peak, and other international film personalities. The Biarritz Film Festival, held annually in the French Basque Country, focuses on emerging talent and has gained a reputation for its eclectic mix of international cinema. This marks yet another milestone in Ishaan’s growing international career. From his debut with an Iranian filmmaker to now judging at a French festival, the actor is clearly making waves far beyond Bollywood.
From Beyond The Clouds To The Oscars
Ishaan’s journey to this global stage has been meticulously crafted. He made his acting debut in 2018 with Majid Majidi’s critically acclaimed Beyond The Clouds, which immediately put him on the international map. In 2020, he starred opposite Tabu in Mira Nair’s British drama series A Suitable Boy, bringing him recognition across continents. The series, which aired on BBC One, introduced Ishaan to a wider global audience and earned rave reviews. A cameo in Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up (2021) alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence further strengthened his Hollywood connections. More recently, his 2025 film Homebound was selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars and even made the shortlist, a rare achievement that brought global attention to both the film and the actor. Each project has helped Ishaan build a bridge between Indian and international cinema, and his selection for the Biarritz jury is the latest proof.
What’s Next For The Star?
While his international profile continues to climb, Ishaan is not leaving his Bollywood roots behind. The actor is currently busy shooting for Jugaadu, an upcoming film directed by Palash Vaswani. With the Biarritz Film Festival jury duty lined up, it’s going to be an action-packed year for the star. Industry insiders suggest that Ishaan is also eyeing more international projects, though nothing has been confirmed yet. The festival is renowned for bringing together emerging and established voices from world cinema, and Ishaan’s selection as a jury member is a testament to his growing influence as a global artist. As the actor himself might say, ab aur bhi kuch bada hone wala hai!