- By Ridhi Suri
- Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:50 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amitabh Bachchan's grandson is stepping into Bollywood with Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies.' He is sharing the screen with Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor. Ahead of the film's much-anticipated release, the makers arranged a special screening which was graced by Bollywood's elite. The entire Bachchan family, including Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Nanda, Navya Naveli Nanda, Aishwarya Rai, Aaradhya, and Abhishek Bachchan, marked their presence at this star-studded event.
At the premiere, Aishwarya Rai teased Agastya after he posed solo, while the family posed together on the red carpet, encouraging him to get accustomed to the attention and cameras. The actress, looking stunning in black outfit, jokingly advised Agastya to "get used to" the attention from paparazzi. A video capturing this light-hearted exchange circulated on social media.
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Aishwarya Poses with Abhishek & Agastya
The Bachchan family made a stylish appearance at the premiere, donning predominantly black attire—except for Jaya Bachchan, who stood out in an elegant white outfit. Aishwarya, Abhishek, and Aaradhya posed together. The Guru actress showed affection towards Agastya, even prompting him to pose separately with Abhishek, Aaradhya, and herself. The family also engaged with the paps, chatting and posing for photographs, adding to the event's lively atmosphere.
Beyond the colour coordination and fun, the entire family—Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Aaradhya, Shweta Bachchan, and Nikhil Nanda—showed enthusiastic support for Agastya. Navya Naveli Nanda also graced the premiere.
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About The Archies
Zoya Akhtar directorial is slated to premiere on December 7 on Netflix. This musical drama introduces fresh faces including Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, Yuvraj Menda, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, and Dot. Set in the fictional town of Riverdale, the film unravels the lives of iconic characters like Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton, exploring themes of friendship, love, and rebellion.
Adapted from the popular American comic book series, the screenplay is crafted by Zoya, Reema Kagti, and Ayesha Devitre Dhillon. The excitement among fans has peaked as they eagerly await the film's release, eager to immerse themselves in the engaging storyline.