Mumbai, May 31 -- The romantic comedy series "The Royals" is set for a creative reinvention, with filmmaker Jasmeet K Reen taking over directing duties for its second season.
This directorial transition comes just weeks after reports surfaced that Bhumi S. Pednekkar, who played the female lead opposite Ishaan Khatter in the first season, will not be a part of the upcoming season.
Makers have attributed her exit to the creative overhaul, as the show is now shifting its focus towards the internal dynamics of the royal family. Industry insiders suggest that the series is evolving from a light-hearted romantic comedy into a more realistic family drama. This change in narrative direction is also believed to have led the makers to choose Reen a...