Agastya Nanda Joins Nana Amitabh To Greet Fans Outside Jalsa. Zoya Reveals Why Former Didn't Want To Act In The Archies

Amitabh Bachchan, the iconic Bollywood star, upholds a cherished Sunday tradition, engaging with fans gathered outside his residence, Jalsa, a weekly ritual that brings him closer to his admirers. Adding a twist to the fan interaction, Big B was accompanied by his grandson, Agastya Nanda, for the customary Sunday meet and greet.

Capturing the essence of the fan-filled event, Amitabh Bachchan took to X (formerly called Twitter) to share glimpses of the gathering. In the images, we can see the megastar waving at the crowd, with Agastya Nanda standing alongside, contributing to the visual narrative of the day.

The shared pictures depict not only the warmth exuded by Big B in his greetings but also highlight the charming smile of Agastya. The combined effect creates an enthusiastic and joyous atmosphere among the gathered fans.

However, in a recent interview, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar unveiled details about Agastya Nanda's foray into acting. She also revealed the main reason why Agastya Nanda didn't want to act in Archies.

Zoya Akhtar, known for her adept handling of actors, emphasised that working with star kids like Agastya brought no additional pressure. She told Free Press Journal, “Everyone knew it’s an ensemble cast of seven characters. Every character has a beginning, middle, and end. They know what to accept. Agastya, Suhana, and others were all auditioned. We wanted the characters in the age group of 17 years. Agastya didn’t want to act. He is into business but we tested him and he came for an audition.”

Meanwhile, shifting gears to Amitabh Bachchan's professional front, he was last seen in sci-fi action thriller Ganapath, alongside Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon.

Up next, the legendary actor is poised to make his mark in the sci-fi realm with the upcoming film Kalki 2898 AD, featuring alongside Prabhas and Deepika Padukone.

On the other hand, Agastya Nanda embarked on his acting journey with Zoya Akhtar's The Archies, a film exploring the lives of iconic characters set in the fictional town of Riverdale. Zoya's directorial venture delves into profound themes of friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak, and rebellion, serving as Agastya's introduction to the dynamic world of cinema.