Ishaan Khatter began his post-Diwali fitness routine with a workout fueled by festive mithai. Sharing a gym video on Instagram, he combined celebration and exercise. Recently, he starred in ‘Homebound,’ India’s 2026 Oscar entry, and will return in the upcoming romantic drama series ‘The Royals Season 2.’
Ishaan Khatter has kicked off his post-Diwali fitness routine after enjoying the festive sweets. Known for his well-built and athletic frame, he recently shared a high-intensity workout video that is nothing short of impressive. Humorously, Ishaan revealed that his current protein source is the delicious Diwali mithai, mixing celebration with fitness in his own unique way.Ishaan Khatter’s post-Diwali workout revealThe actor took to Instagram to post a fiery gym session where he focused on training his chest, back, and abs with his trainer by his side. Dressed in a brown vest, grey cargo pants, and a black cap, he accompanied the video with the caption, “Powered by: Diwali ki mithaiyan #burnitout.” To amp up the vibe, the workout clip was set to the legendary Michael Jackson track, “Dangerous.”
Fan reactions to the workout videoSupporters and fans didn’t hold back their praise in the comments section. One Instagram user expressed, “The only man in the film industry is motivating me … Just feel like a Hollywood hero, bro.” Another fan added, “This boy is dangerous.” While a third simply said, “Nailed it.”Ishaan’s recent film ‘Homebound’Khatter was last seen in the film ‘Homebound.’ It is a drama about two friends from a small village in North India who want to become police officers because they believe it will bring them respect. The film shows their struggles with friendship, ambitions, and facing unfair treatment because of their religion and caste, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and released in September 2025, the movie received high praise and has been chosen as India’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars. Talking about ‘Homebound,’ Ishaan told us (ETimes), “This film is, I think, hard to watch, but it’s also very necessary. For me, I think it’s a very important film for the world, not only just for India right now.”Upcoming project: ‘The Royals Season 2’Up next, Ishaan Khatter is all set to return in ‘The Royals Season 2.’ The popular romantic drama series, which premiered in May 2025, is coming back with more drama, twists, and glamorous royal interest.
