Moments before his coronation, the truth about Prince Aviraaj Singh’s illegitimacy is revealed. He walks away, leaving his relationship with Sophia (Bhumi Pednekar) in the lurch. That’s how the first season of The Royals ended, leaving the audience asking for more. Now, Ishaan Khatter has dived into the second season of the romantic drama.

Khatter is pleasantly surprised by the response to his portrayal of the bare-chested, horse-riding, charming prince, aka Fizzy. “It was the first time I got to explore that side of me. It was flattering, funny, and sweet. I was quite surprised with the kind of love and emphatic energy for Fizzy,” shares the actor, who received pages of notes and letters from new and old fans.