Javed Akhtar compares Agastya Nanda to Rishi Kapoor in ‘Bobby’; says he is alternative to toxic heroes | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Javed Akhtar recently showered praises on Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda who recently made his big Bollywood debut with ‘The Archies‘.
In a recent interview, Farhan Akhtar described Agastya, the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, as the most brilliant emerging talent in the Hindi film industry since Rishi Kapoorover half a century ago. Akhtar expressed that Agastya represents a more ‘masoom’ (innocent) alternative compared to the prevalent trend of ‘macho, toxic’ heroes in contemporary cinema.Agastya made his debut inZoya Akhtar‘s latest Netflix film, ‘The Archies.’ The characterization of Agastya as a refreshing and innocent talent suggests a departure from the stereotypical portrayals seen in current cinema, emphasizing a potential shift in the industry’s narrative and casting choices.

Javed Akhtar acknowledged that casual moviegoers might find it intriguing to see the offspring of Bollywood stars on screen. In ‘The Archies,’ alongside Agastya, the film also features Suhana Khan, daughter of Shah Rukh Khan, and Khushi Kapoor, the late Sridevi’s daughter. Even though the performances of these star kids in the film did not receive positive reviews, Javed Akhtar maintains his perspective on the interest generated by the presence of Bollywood star children in movies. This recognition highlights the ongoing fascination and curiosity surrounding the next generation of actors with famous lineage in the Indian film industry.

Directed by Zoya Akhtar, ‘The Archies’ also marked the debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan and Boney Kapoor’s younger daughter Khushi Kapoor amongst others.