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Bachchan Praises Grandson Agastya's 'Perfect' War Hero Role
23 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Amitabh Bachchan lauded Agastya Nanda's mature portrayal of Arun Khetarpal.
- Agastya embodies the young Param Vir Chakra recipient in the 1971 war.
- Bachchan described his grandson's performance as unfiltered honesty and perfection.
Amitabh Bachchan recently expressed immense pride in his grandson, Agastya Nanda, for his powerful performance in the upcoming film 'Ikkis'. The movie focuses on the bravery of Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra at the age of 21 during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Attending a screening in Mumbai, Bachchan shared his profound admiration on his blog. He highlighted Nanda's maturity and the raw honesty he brought to the character. Bachchan emphasized that Nanda's presence commanded attention, delivering a performance he described as "nothing frith or froth, just the Arun Khetarpal soldier."
Bachchan further lauded the film's flawless presentation, writing, and direction. He confessed that the movie left him teary-eyed with a mix of joy and pride, a testament to its impactful storytelling and Nanda's compelling portrayal of the young warrior.
