Actor Ishaan Khatter has been invited to serve as a jury member at the upcoming edition of the Biarritz Film Festival – Nouvelles Vagues 2026 in France. The actor will be part of the jury panel for the festival’s fourth edition, which is scheduled to take place from June 23 to June 28 in the coastal city of Biarritz.

Ishaan Khatter joins Kristen Stewart - led jury panel at Biarritz Film Festival – Nouvelles Vagues 2026

Ishaan Khatter joins Kristen Stewart – led jury panel at Biarritz Film Festival – Nouvelles Vagues 2026

The jury this year will be chaired by American actress and filmmaker Kristen Stewart. Ishaan Khatter joins an international panel that also includes Canadian actress Whitney Peak, French actor-director Raphaël Quenard, French filmmaker Nathan Ambrosioni, actress Suzy Bemba, Italian director Carolina Cavalli, and British actress Esmé Creed-Miles.

The Biarritz Film Festival – Nouvelles Vagues focuses on cinema centred around younger generations and emerging voices in filmmaking. Over the last few editions, the festival has gained attention for highlighting contemporary storytelling and new creative talent from different parts of the world.

Ishaan’s inclusion in the jury lineup marks another international engagement for the actor, who has increasingly been associated with projects that have reached global audiences. He is also the only Indian actor to be part of this year’s jury panel.

Over the years, Ishaan Khatter has worked across a mix of mainstream and international projects. His performances in titles such as A Suitable Boy and The Royals introduced him to a wider international audience, while his recent project Homebound received appreciation in festival and critical circles.

The actor has also been appearing more frequently in global entertainment and cultural spaces. Earlier this year, Ishaan featured on the Gold House Gold 100 list, becoming the only Indian male actor to be included in the annual lineup that recognises influential Asian and Pacific figures across industries.

The upcoming edition of the Biarritz Film Festival is expected to bring together filmmakers, actors, writers, and emerging creative voices from different countries. Apart from film screenings, the event also hosts discussions and showcases focused on evolving trends in cinema and storytelling.

Ishaan’s participation as a jury member comes at a time when several Indian actors and filmmakers are increasingly becoming part of international film festivals and global creative collaborations. His presence at the festival also reflects the growing visibility of younger Indian talent in international cinema spaces.

On the work front, Ishaan Khatter continues to explore projects across genres and formats, balancing mainstream entertainment with independent and globally mounted productions. Further details about his upcoming projects are expected to be announced in the coming months.

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