'The Royals' has been a royal rage on Netflix. And we caught up with Kavya Trehan who plays the delightful Princess Jinnie. In the latest episode of AfterHours with All About Eve, actor and musician Kavya Trehan opens up about life after the success of *The Royals*—a show that not only introduced her to a wider audience but also marked a pivotal shift in how she is now perceived as both an actor and an artist. Kavya delves into the emotional and creative journey of becoming Jinnie—a vibrant, multi-layered, and quietly complex character. From keeping a diary in Jinnie’s voice to using fashion as a key tool in character-building, she shares how she envisioned Jinnie as a shapeshifter—bubbly on the surface, but concealing a deeper, more introspective side. She also discusses the responsibility of portraying a queer character, particularly with a strong LGBTQIA+ following for her music, and how she approached the role with sincerity and care, avoiding stereotypes. Her on-screen dynamic with co-star Lisa Mishra, who played her love interest, developed naturally over the course of filming—something Kavya believes added real intimacy and truth to their scenes.What Zeenat Aman told Kavya Trehan about loveIn this interview, Kavya also shares thoughtful insights about her co-actors—Ishaan Khattar’s discipline, Bhumi Pednekar’s warmth and generosity, and a particularly poignant moment with the iconic Zeenat Aman. Kavya shares how a simple question from Zeenat Aman shifted her entire understanding of love, support, and emotional safety within relationships.Beyond The Royals, Kavya offers an intimate glimpse into her inner world. She reflects on her spiritual evolution—how she moved from being a devout atheist to identifying as agnostic. No longer viewing belief through a transactional lens, she now associates faith with possibility, free will, and self-belief. This shift was guided, in part, by The Artist’s Way, a book that introduced her to manifestation, journalling, solitude, and daily rituals.Kavya Trehan's musicMusic remains central to who she is. Kavya gives viewers a peek into her current playlist full of bold, high-energy tracks and talks about the intentional music choices she made while preparing for Jinnie, from K-pop and Bossa Nova to French ballads. When Kavya auditioned for The RoyalsShe also shares the story behind her audition for The Royals, which began in English before being adapted into Hindi. Fluent in French as well, Kavya brought those nuances into the performance, especially as Jinnie’s character had a French boyfriend in the show. (00:00) Episode begins(2:38) After 'The Royals'(3:50) Role of costume in building a character(4:16) On her character Jinnie in The Royals(6:17) Humour as a coping mechanism(7:30) Self-conscious vs. conscious of the self(9:28) Being agnostic and thoughts on God(11:37) On unanswered prayers(12:26) What is Kavya Trehan manifesting?(16:13) On losing a parent(19:05) Is she proud of herself?(21:30) Kavya Trehan’s current playlist(23:07) Playing a queer character(25:05) Her dynamic with Lisa Mishra(26:17) Best compliment from her sister(28:30) Compliments after 'The Royals'(29:03) On Zeenat Aman(30:18) Advice from Zeenat Aman(32:20) When Kavya fell from a horse(34:35) Working with Ishaan Khatter(36:34) On Bhumi Pednekar(37:29) Internet hate and trolling(39:36) Working on her EP Hyperreal(46:32) What is garage music?(47:02) Kavya’s music genre(47:40) Biggest income source for musicians(50:06) Kavya’s income sources(52:04) Why Kavya doesn’t sing in Hindi(52:41) Audition for 'The Royals'(53:45) Would she sing a Bollywood song?(55:33) Work and visibility after 'The Royals'(58:24) How Kavya Trehan unwinds AfterHours(1:03:38) GameFollow us: Instagram:   / allabouteve_in   Website: https://allabouteve.co.in/#interview #podcast #bollywood #bollywoodinterview #zeenataman #theroyals #ishankhattar #bhumipednekar #musicpodcast