Continuing the Bachchan family’s cinematic legacy, Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, has done two films so far. He debuted in the 2023 Netflix film The Archies and was then seen in Sriram Raghavan’s war drama Ikkis (2026).
Is Jaya Bachchan’s equation with media impacting Agastya’s career?
Agastya’s streaming debut The Archies and theatrical outing Ikkis failed to meet expectations. This has led to speculation that Jaya’s strained relationship with the media might be impacting his early career.
Strongly dismissing this idea, Jaya Bachchan, in a recent interview with Variety India, shared, “No power on earth can change my grandson’s destiny. If Agastya is meant to be a star, nothing can stop that,” she says.
Jaya gives Amitabh Bachchan’s example
Jaya Bachchan also pointed at her husband, Amitabh Bachchan, as an example. “At the peak of his stardom, Amitji was banned by the press for almost 15 years. Did that affect his career?” she asks.
Making it clear that she does not believe her equation with the paparazzi has anything to do with Agastya’s journey, she concludes, “Agastya will have his own relationship with the press. It has nothing to do with me.”
Jaya praises Agastya
Earlier, too, grandmother Jaya has praised Agastya’s determination and individuality. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Jays shared earlier, “Luckily Agastya is a fast learner. Neither of his parents are actors, so he’s leaning on his grandparents and his Maamu (Uncle) for guidance. You know me, I wouldn’t praise anyone, least of all my own children or grandchildren. But Agastya is special. That child is determined to forge his own path. Just like I once did. Like me, he won’t follow the herd.”
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