Ishaan Khatter’s Comic Leap: Jugaadu To Be Directed By Gullak Fame Palash Vaswani

On May 6, 2026, Ishaan Khatter officially revealed his upcoming project Jugaadu on social media, sharing a clapboard from the film’s muhurat shot. The announcement quickly drew congratulatory messages from industry peers including Shahid Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar, and Dulquer Salmaan.

Director And Production

Jugaadu will be helmed by Palash Vaswani, marking his feature film debut after directing popular OTT shows like Gullak. The film is jointly produced by Ramesh Taurani, Pammi Baweja, Harman Baweja, and Jaya Taurani under Tips Films and Baweja Studios. Cinematography is by Rangarajan Ramabadran, with Apurva Bhagat as production designer.

Cast And Genre

The film promises to be a riotous comedy entertainer, with Ishaan Khatter playing the lead in his first full-fledged comic role. The ensemble cast includes Abhishek Banerjee, Jameel Khan, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Yamini Dass, Sukhwinder Chahal, Nirmal Rishi, and Tania. Shooting is set to begin in Punjab later this month.

Ishaan’s Career Context

Khatter was last seen in Homebound (2025), which earned critical acclaim and was India’s official entry to the Oscars. With Jugaadu, he shifts gears to comedy, expanding his repertoire after dramas like Dhadak, Pippa, and A Suitable Boy.

Key Highlights

•⁠  ⁠Ishaan Khatter announces comedy film Jugaadu on May 6, 2026

•⁠  ⁠Directed by Palash Vaswani, known for Gullak  

•⁠  ⁠Produced by Tips Films and Baweja Studios

•⁠  ⁠Ensemble cast includes Abhishek Banerjee, Jameel Khan, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Tania

•⁠  ⁠Shooting begins in Punjab later this month

•⁠  ⁠Marks Ishaan’s first lead role in a comedy entertainer

Sources: India TV News, The New Indian Express, News18, Mid-Day, India Today