The Archies: Zoya Akhtar reveals how she trained Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor to deal with nepotism debate
1 year, 9 months ago

The Archies: Zoya Akhtar reveals how she trained Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor to deal with nepotism debate

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Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, who is known for directing films like Luck By Chance, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Dhadakne Do, is currently gearing up for the release of The Archies. The Netflix project marks the debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan, Sridevi’s daughter Khushi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda. '” When asked how she is training them to deal with negativity when entering the public forum, Akhtar replied, “You don’t. So that’s what you should do– focus, be a Jedi.” Also starring Mihir Ahuja, Aditi “DOT.” Saigal, Yuvraj Menda and Vedang Raina, the film is based on the American comic book series of the same name.

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Zoya Akhtar says the nepotism debate is ‘banal’: Who are you to tell me what to do with my money?
1 year, 3 months ago

Zoya Akhtar says the nepotism debate is ‘banal’: Who are you to tell me what to do with my money?

Hindustan Times  

Zoya Akhtar's The Archies, which released on Netflix, marks the debut of seven fresh faces in the industry. Zoya on the nepotism debate During the recent conversation, when Zoya Akhtar was asked about the nepotism debate, she said: "I think the debate is about haves and have-nots. But when you turn around and say Suhana Khan shouldn’t be in my …

Karan Johar reveals actors turned down Zoya Akhtar, says she waited 7 years for her first film: ‘So much for nepotism’
1 year, 4 months ago

Karan Johar reveals actors turned down Zoya Akhtar, says she waited 7 years for her first film: ‘So much for nepotism’

Hindustan Times  

Karan Johar has shared a long post as he lauded Zoya Akhtar after watching the trailer of her upcoming film The Archies. Karan shares post about Zoya's journey in Bollywood He also revealed that Zoya was told to edit her 2011 film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 'tighter' and 'remove driving shots in a road trip film, add an item song'. …

The Archies: Zoya Akhtar On Casting Suhana, Khushi, Agastya Amid Nepotism Debate
1 year, 8 months ago

The Archies: Zoya Akhtar On Casting Suhana, Khushi, Agastya Amid Nepotism Debate

The Quint  

In her recent interview with Film Companion, Akhtar, in response to the criticism around the casting, shared that it's natural that children who admire their parents would want to grow up to be like them, and no one should dictate their choices. Who is anyone to say you can't do this or you can't do that. That's it, you can't …

The Archies: Why nepotism arguments against Suhana, Khushi, Agastya lack merit
2 years, 10 months ago

The Archies: Why nepotism arguments against Suhana, Khushi, Agastya lack merit

Hindustan Times  

There are good debates, and there are bad debates. It has three cast members with uber-successful parents or grandparents – Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda, Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan and the late Sridevi’s daughter Khushi Kapoor. Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh, and Sridevi not only are/were the greatest actors of their generation, but also rank outsiders who blazed through …

I'm Not Going to Change My Parents or Career, So Live With It: Zoya Akhtar on Insider Vs Outsider
4 years, 7 months ago

I'm Not Going to Change My Parents or Career, So Live With It: Zoya Akhtar on Insider Vs Outsider

News 18  

Kangana Ranaut, in multiple interviews, slammed Zoya Akhtar's directorial Gully Boy by calling it "mediocre." Now, Zoya Akhtar has finally reacted to Kangana's remarks, saying that everyone is entitled to their opinion and she isn’t bothered by criticism. Zoya in an appearance on India Today TV with her brother, filmmaker and actor Farhan Akhtar, and their father, lyricist Javed Akhtar, …

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