Jun 03, 2025 02:59 PM IST
Lisa Mishra talks concerning the criticism The Royals has obtained, how the present has trended worldwide, and extra.
Netflix’s The Royals is essentially the most talked-about Indian present presently. Ever because it dropped on the streaming platform a few weeks in the past, the present has dominated tendencies worldwide. Nevertheless, it has additionally elicited plenty of polarising reactions from critics and viewers alike. Many have criticised the present’s depiction of royal households, in addition to the writing and efficiency. However Lisa Mishra, who performs Nikki on the present, takes all of it with a pinch of salt. In a chat with Hindustan Occasions, the musician-turned-actor talks concerning the present’s reception and extra. (Additionally learn: The Royals director responds to criticism of present, Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar’s ‘absent’ chemistry: I am going to strive higher)
Lisa Mishra on The Royals
Ask her concerning the contrasting responses The Royals has obtained and Lisa says, “Sure, there have been lots of people who appreciated the present and us, and a few who didn’t prefer it as a lot, which is pure. However I’m simply glad folks tuned in. Whether or not you appreciated it or did not, you watched and also you talked about it. I assume that’s what made it development in 43 international locations. Ultimately, artwork is like that. Not everybody will like all the things you make.”
The Royals stars Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter within the lead roles, and the present options just a few steamy scenes between the 2. Naturally, there was an intimacy coordinator on set. Even Lisa made use of the intimacy coordinator for a kiss scene she had with Kavya Trehan within the present. Speaking concerning the expertise, she says, “I had at all times assumed an intimacy coordinator could be telling you the place to put your hand and such technical stuff. However it’s not about that in any respect. It’s extra about feeling secure and cozy. In our case, Kavya and I had our scenes and our intimacy coordinator – Aastha – spoke to us and obtained us speaking about our consolation ranges and bounds. That was our prep, and we talked a lot that by the point, we went to shoot, we have been there mentally.”
On balancing music and performing
Earlier than taking the performing plunge, Lisa was a singer-songwriter. She nonetheless performs and has only in the near past launched a brand new single. But, she is for certain about one factor – she does not wish to play a musician on display screen, at the very least not but. “I consciously determined to take up roles that do not require me to be a singer or musician,” she says, including, “I’ve sung for exhibits I’m a part of, however that’s me contributing to the soundtrack as a musician. I do not need my performing profession to be an extension of that. So, whether or not it’s Name Me Bae or The Royals, the hassle is to do one thing totally different. And I’ll maintain attempting to do this.”
