Ahead of the big release, the makers organised a special screening of the film which was attended by the who’s who of Bollywood. The entire Bachchan family including Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya BachchanShweta Nanda, Navya Naveli Nanda, Aishwarya Rai, Aaradhya and Abhishek Bachchan made their presence felt at the do.
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Pic: Yogen Shah
Pic: Yogen Shah
Twinning in stylish black outfits, Aishwarya, Abhishek and Aaradhya were seen posing with Agastya Nanda. In the pictures, Aishwarya can be seen showering love on the young lad and evening calling him pose for a separate photo with Abhishek, Aaradhya and her.
Jaya, Big B, Navya and others were also seen cheering for Agastya. They were busy chatting and posing for the paparazzi at the premiere.
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Pic: Yogen Shah
Pic: Yogen Shah
Zoya Akhtar, the director of ‘The Archies,’ shared insights into the casting process, particularly regarding Agastya Nanda. In an interview with The Quint, Zoya revealed that Agastya was the final actor to be cast for the film and initially thought it was a prank. The director’s revelation adds an interesting anecdote to the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the casting for ‘The Archies.’
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While addressing the issue of nepotism in casting Agastya, Suhana, and Khushi, Zoya Akhtar acknowledged that the debate did cross her mind during an interview with Money Control. However, she emphasized that as a filmmaker, her primary focus is to choose the best actors for the roles through auditions. Zoya expressed that her commitment lies in doing what is best for the film and that the film itself should be the ultimate judge of the casting choices. She underscored the importance of prioritizing the project over external opinions, stating that nothing should overshadow the film’s essence and quality.
