Why is Ishaan Khatter named Shooter in 'The Perfect Couple'
What's the story
Actor Ishaan Khatter is gaining international recognition with his major English-language role in Netflix's hit thriller series, The Perfect Couple.
Starring alongside Hollywood heavyweights Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, Khatter portrays Shooter Dival, an outsider among Nantucket's elite.
His compelling performance in this murder mystery has captivated audiences worldwide.
Character's name
The reasoning behind his character's name
In a recent interview with Indian Express, Khatter revealed the intriguing backstory behind his character's name, Shooter Dival.
"The character in the book that the series is based on was called Shooter Uxley. There is a backstory...we even shot it but it didn't make it to the final cut."
His name is a reference to his expertise in shooting dice at boarding school.
"That's how he met Benji and that's how they became friends and that became his nickname."
Dance humility
Khatter's humble approach to 'The Perfect Couple' dance sequence
The Perfect Couple opens with a vibrant flash mob-style dance sequence, reminiscent of Bollywood's iconic dance numbers.
When asked if he offered dance tips to Kidman and other co-stars, Khatter humbly responded, "Advice? I won't dare. I don't think I would give tips to anyone on that day because everyone was mortified of doing that dance."
The sequence was choreographed by Charm La'Donna and sets the tone for the series.
Dance transformation
Cast's initial hesitation transforms into joyful dance experience
Khatter shared the cast's initial reaction to the dance sequence, stating, "Everybody was stressed enough." However, he noted that their hesitation turned into joy once they started dancing.
He said, "Eventually, when we all danced, we all had the best time because that's what dance does; it is joyous."
Khatter praised director Susanne Bier's decision to include the dance sequence as a clever move that adds an unexpected element to the murder mystery series.
Experience
'Who's better than an icon like Nicole Kidman'?
Speaking about his experience with the cast, he added, "It was wonderful. On a scale of production like this all you hope for is a wonderful set of people to work with and who's better than an icon like Nicole Kidman?"
"I am happy to report that she is equally as wonderful as she is on screen."
The show also stars Dakota Fanning and Eve Hewson.