{"id":105790,"date":"2025-10-30T10:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/105790\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:14:09","slug":"jaya-bachchan-on-grandson-agastya-nanda-in-ikkis-hes-determined-to-forge-his-own-path-just-like-i-once-did-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/105790\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaya Bachchan on grandson Agastya Nanda in Ikkis: \u201cHe\u2019s determined to forge his own path just like I once did\u201d : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Bachchan legacy continues as Agastya Nanda steps into the spotlight once again this time in Sriram Raghavan\u2019s much-awaited war drama Ikkis. The film\u2019s trailer introduces Agastya as Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, one of India\u2019s youngest and most celebrated war heroes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-2054125 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jaya-Agastya-2.jpg\" alt=\"Jaya Bachchan on grandson Agastya Nanda in Ikkis: &quot;He's determined to forge his own path just like I once did&quot;\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jaya Bachchan on grandson Agastya Nanda in Ikkis: \u201cHe\u2019s determined to forge his own path just like I once did\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Sriram Raghavan, known for acclaimed thrillers like Ek Haseena Thi, Badlapur and Andhadhun, Ikkis brings to screen the extraordinary courage and humanity of a soldier who laid down his life in the 1971 war. The trailer hints at a sensitive and restrained take on patriotism a hallmark of Raghavan\u2019s storytelling. The film also stars Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat, with Agastya Nanda leading the narrative as the brave, idealistic officer whose story continues to inspire generations.<\/p>\n<p>A third-generation actor from the iconic Bachchan family, Agastya, son of Shweta Bachchan and grandson of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, who made his acting debut in Zoya Akhtar\u2019s The Archies. With Ikkis, he takes a sharp turn into a more intense and realistic role.<\/p>\n<p>Jaya Bachchan shared her thoughts on her grandson\u2019s journey and preparation for the role. \u201cLuckily, Agastya is a fast learner. Neither of his parents are actors, so he\u2019s leaning on his grandparents and his Maamu (Uncle) Abhishek Bachchan for guidance,\u201d she revealed. \u201cYou know me \u2014 I wouldn\u2019t 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\u2019t follow the herd.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Set for a December 2025 release, Ikkis marks a powerful collaboration between a visionary filmmaker and a young actor with an iconic lineage \u2014 promising a blend of emotion, authenticity, and cinematic impact.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/news\/features\/amitabh-bachchan-pens-emotional-note-grandson-agastya-nanda-ikkis-trailer-drops-special-prayers-blessings\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cAmitabh Bachchan pens emotional note for grandson Agastya Nanda as Ikkis trailer drops: \u201cYou are SPECIAL\u2026 all my prayers and blessings to you\u201d\u201d (Edit)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amitabh Bachchan pens emotional note for grandson Agastya Nanda as Ikkis trailer drops: \u201cYou are SPECIAL\u2026 all my prayers and blessings to you\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p> More Pages: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/movie\/ikkis\/box-office\/\" title=\"Ikkis Box Office Collection\" alt=\"Ikkis Box Office Collection\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ikkis Box Office Collection<\/a>Tags :  <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/agastya-nanda\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Agastya Nanda<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/amitabh-bachchan\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amitabh Bachchan<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/arun-khetarpal\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arun Khetarpal<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/bollywood\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bollywood<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/bollywood-features\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bollywood Features<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/bollywood-news\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bollywood News<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/ikkis\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ikkis<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/jaya-bachchan\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaya Bachchan<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/maddock-films\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maddock Films<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/news\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a>, <a data-pjax=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/tag\/sriram-raghavan\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sriram Raghavan<\/a><br \/>BOLLYWOOD NEWS &#8211; 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