India, Nov. 2 -- He's turned 30 on November 1, and in the eight years of his acting career, already worked with an international filmmaker, and a film in his repertoire, Homebound, has been selected as India's official Oscars entry this year. Ishaan Khatter's eyes are set on more projects in the West, one hears.

Asked how much of his attention does the former command, he quips, "As much as it is here. For me, it's always been a priority to go wherever the good work is. I'm not scared of pushing myself out of my comfort zone because it takes a lot of that, especially being an actor that is based out of here. It takes more work, it takes effort, but the world is becoming a smaller place and I think it's a great time where the global spotli...