Ishaan Khatter joins Kristen Stewart and others at 2026 Biarritz Film Festival
Mumbai, June 26
Adding another international milestone to his growing career, actor Ishaan Khatter joined the jury at the 2026 Biarritz Film Festival - Nouvelles Vagues in France alongside Hollywood actress and filmmaker Kristen Stewart.
In an Instagram post, Ishaan shared pictures from the festival where he could be seen posing alongside fellow jury members, including Stewart, Canadian actress Whitney Peak, French actor-director Raphaël Quenard, French filmmaker Nathan Ambrosioni, actor Suzy Bemba, Italian director Carolina Cavalli, and British actress Esme Creed-Miles.
"In Biarritz with the coolest gang on jury duty. Replenishing my cinematic appetite Nouvelles Vagues baby. Viva cinema," Ishaan wrote in his caption.
With this, the actor also became the Indian actor to be part of this year's jury lineup, placing him alongside artists and filmmakers from across the world in shaping conversations around contemporary global cinema.
He also included other pictures from his trip to France, showing him exploring the vibrant surroundings.
Earlier in May, Ishaan Khatter was invited to serve as a jury member at the prestigious Biarritz Film Festival.
Dedicated to celebrating young generations and emerging voices in cinema, the Biarritz Film Festival - Nouvelles Vagues has quickly become one of Europe's most closely watched festivals, spotlighting the future of global storytelling and contemporary cinema culture.
The Biarritz Film Festival will take place from June 23 to June 28 in the seaside city of Biarritz in the south of France, bringing together filmmakers, actors, and emerging creative voices from across the world.
On the work front, Ishaan Khatter will be next seen in the upcoming fun-filled comic caper titled 'Jugaadu'.
He also shared his first look from the film on Instagram and wrote, "Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for #JUGAADU - My first in and as! Cooking with an incredible and passionate team to bring you this riot of an entertainer in cinemas soon."
The film boasts a robust ensemble including Abhishek Banerjee, Jameel Khan, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Yamini Dass, Sukhwinder Chahal, and veteran Nirmal Rishi.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is a big step for Indian cinema. Ishaan has always chosen interesting projects, and now he's on a global jury. Hope this opens doors for more Indian talent at such festivals. Viva cinema indeed! 🎬
Happy for Ishaan, but let's not forget that this is one of many international festivals. We need more Indian actors and filmmakers consistently representing us at such events, not just occasionally. Still, a proud moment! 👏
Ishaan with the 'coolest gang' indeed! 😄 Biarritz is such a beautiful location, and the films being showcased there are always cutting-edge. Looking forward to 'Jugaadu' too—the title itself sounds like a fun desi entertainer!
Great to see Indian talent on the world stage. But I wish our film industry would focus more on diverse storytelling rather than just masala films. Ishaan's choices show he's willing to experiment—hope others follow!
Ishaan is truly underrated. From 'Beyond the Clouds' to international juries—he's building a solid global reputation. And that 'Jugaadu' first look looks hilarious! Abhishek Banerjee is a riot, so this combo should be gold. 🎭
S Siddharth J