Oct 21, 2026 10:30am IST
Breaking News: Mitakshara Kumar Out, Ishaan Khatter’s ‘The Royals’ Season 2 Gets New Director
Variety India had reported the high drama from the sets of ‘The Royals’ Season 2 in Jaisalmer last month. Jasmeet K Reen, who was directing the Netflix series, produced by Rangita Nandy, was relieved of her duties after only just three days on location.
“The Royals 2” unit lost no time in hiring another director. Mitakshara Kumar, who assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali on “Bajirao Mastani,” “Padmaavat,” and “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” and also directed a few episodes of Bhansali’s “Heeramandi.”
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And now, a source informs, “Mitakshara has also been relieved of her duties. Her vision was incompatible with the team’s.” The source further adds, “Mitakshara and the team of ‘The Royals’ have parted amicably. She has been replaced by Tanuj Chopra, the US-based Indian director who directed Season 2 and 3 of the Netflix series 'Delhi Crime.’”
After Kumar failed to work out, it was Netflix that suggested Tanuj’s name. And he taken over the reins of ‘The Royals 2’ seamlessly.” The entire unit heaves a collective sigh of relief as shooting resumes without any major disruption. The shooting has shifted from Jaipur to Mumbai.
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