Netflix’s latest show The Royals, featuring Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Zeenat Aman, and Vihaan Samat, has been making headlines ever since its release. While the show failed to make a mark on the audience, its unique plot and the potential are being talked about. Another aspect of the show that has grabbed the attention is the girl who plays Ishaan Khatter’s sister, Morpur’s Princess Divyaranijini, played by Kavya Trehan. Which got everyone asking – Who is Kavya Trehan? We find out.
Who is Kavya Trehan, the girl who plays Ishaan Khatter’s sister in The Royals?
Who is Kavya Trehan?
Hailing from New Delhi, Kavya Trehan is a true multidisciplinary artist. Her creative journey began on stage when she was just nine years old. Her early exposure to the performing arts came through the National School of Drama, where she honed her acting skills as a child. While studying Psychology at Lady Shri Ram College, she continued to participate in theatre, performing in several public productions.
Kavya Trehan’s film debut
Kavya made her cinematic debut in Kaash – If Only, the first feature film by director Ishaan Nair. The film garnered attention with premieres at the Tokyo International Film Festival and later at festivals in New York and Mumbai’s MAMI. In the movie, Kavya portrayed a young woman from Gujarat with understated depth—a role that had a profound personal impact and nurtured her desire to pursue acting professionally.
Kavya Trehan’s OTT films and shows
Kavya has steadily built a presence on OTT platforms through diverse roles across streaming platforms. She featured in Hush Hush on Amazon Prime, directed by Tanuja Chandra, and appeared in Jugaadistan, a Lionsgate Play series directed by Akarsh and Adhaar Khurana. Most recently, she was seen in Netflix’s 2025 series The Royals, where she plays Princess Divyaranijini Singh—an elegant and mysterious character who is the sister of Ishaan Khatter’s royal protagonist.
Hobbies and interests
Besides being an actor, Kavya is also a musician and part of the indie-pop duo Mosko, a project known for its eclectic sound that blends elements of garage rock, hip-hop, and anime-inspired rhythms. Classically trained in violin and originally a drummer, she began performing live by the age of 14. Her musical stints span from intimate French acoustic performances to commercial jingles, for which she often collaborates with her sister, designer Khyati Trehan, as well as experimental projects with prominent Indian electronic artists like Gaurav Raina and B.L.O.T.
Kavya Trehan’s academic background
At one point, Kavya seriously considered pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology, driven by a genuine curiosity for the human mind. But her mother encouraged her to pause and explore her creative instincts. This decision allowed Kavya to have a flourishing career in creative arts.
