Lisa Mishra on 'The Royals': This role meant more than just an acting debut

IANS May 6, 2025 651 views

Lisa Mishra's journey into acting is deeply personal and emotionally charged with her debut in 'The Royals'. The Netflix series marks a significant milestone for the singer, who sees this role as fulfilling her late father's dream. Sharing screen space with legendary actress Zeenat Aman adds extra meaning to her performance. The show promises a blend of royal romance, modern workplace drama, and interpersonal challenges that will captivate audiences.

"This role meant more than just an acting debut--it was a way to honor my dad's dreams" - Lisa Mishra
Lisa Mishra on 'The Royals': This role meant more than just an acting debut
Mumbai, May 6: Singer-turned-actress Lisa Mishra, who is stepping into the spotlight with “The Royals”, said that the role meant more than just an acting debut for her.

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Lisa Mishra makes emotional acting debut in Netflix series

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Shares screen with iconic Zeenat Aman

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Series explores royal romance and modern dynamics

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Premieres May 9 on Netflix

In what she calls one of the most emotional highlights of her career so far, Lisa said, "This role meant more than just an acting debut--it was a way to honor my dad's dreams"

While the show boasts an impressive cast, for Lisa one of the most meaningful moments for her was sharing the screen with the the iconic diva Zeenat Aman.

Lisa added: "He (Lisa's father) always hoped one day I'd do something extraordinary, and getting to work with Zeenat Aman felt like delivering on that hope. I saw his joy, and it reminded me why I started this journey in the first place."

"The Royals," also stars Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Sumukhi Suresh, Udit Arora, and Luke Kenny.

The upcoming series will premiere on May 9 on the streaming giant Netflix.

Directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, written by Neha Veena Sharma, and produced under the banner of Pritish Nandy Communications, will have Bhumi playing an ambitious and feisty CEO of Work Potato, Sophia Shekhar, and Aviraaj Singh, a dashing party prince played by Ishaan.

On April 17, creators Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy had shared, "With The Royals, we've mounted a romance that whips together the old-world charm of palaces and Indian royalty with glass-walled boardrooms and modern reality--where love is anything but easy."

"As they clash, challenge, storm, and rage against each other to prove their worth, they must also discover whether their love can survive the chaos that's them. Expect drama, humor, and a whole lot of fire!"

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
So heartwarming to see Lisa honoring her father's dreams! Indian parents sacrifice so much for their children's success. Wishing her all the best for this new chapter. The cast looks stellar too - Zeenat Aman is legendary! 🤩
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Priya M.
The concept sounds interesting but I hope they don't overdo the royal angle. We've seen enough shows about palaces and princes. The modern CEO angle could be refreshing if done right. Fingers crossed!
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Ankit S.
Lisa has such a unique voice, I've been following her music since 'Tareefan'. Excited to see her acting chops now. The emotional connect she shared about her father really hits home - typical Indian parent dreams!
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Shweta R.
The cast is amazing but I'm most excited for Ishaan Khatter! After 'A Suitable Boy', he's proven he can handle complex roles. Hope this gives him the mainstream recognition he deserves. Also, kudos to Lisa for her emotional honesty.
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Vikram J.
Not sure about mixing royalty with corporate drama - could end up being neither here nor there. But with such a talented cast, it's worth giving a shot. Lisa's story about her father is truly touching though.
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Neha P.
As someone who loved 'Four More Shots Please', I have high hopes from this team! The blend of old-world charm and modern corporate life sounds intriguing. And Lisa's emotional journey makes it even more relatable. Can't wait for May 9th! 🎬

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