Agastya Nanda reveals he did not know how famous his grandfather Amitabh Bachchan was as a child

Agastya Nanda, who marked his debut last month in Zoya Akhtar’s coming-of-age period film The Archies, revealed that he remained unaware of his grandfather Amitabh Bachchan’s immense fame for several years. Speaking in an interview, Agastya recalled realising the extent of his nanu’s popularity when the megastar visited his school in Delhi.

Agastya reflected on his family dynamics, emphasising their tendency not to bring work home. He noted that his grandfather, whom he fondly refers to as “nana,” never discussed his professional life within the family setting. Agastya considered this normal and perceived his grandfather simply as a regular granddad. However, his realisation of his grandfather’s celebrity status occurred during a school event in Delhi when the megastar attended the annual day. Witnessing the overwhelming reaction of the crowd, Agastya grasped the significance of his grandfather’s stature. Subsequently, as he delved into watching films, Agastya acknowledged his grandfather’s talent in the cinematic realm.

After the release of The Archies last month, Amitabh Bachchan continued his tradition of meeting fans every Sunday. Accompanying him on this occasion was Agastya, as revealed in several photos shared on Amitabh’s official blog. The pictures captured Bachchan and Agastya interacting with well-wishers outside his Juhu residence, Jalsa.

“The interest is ever more loved than the Capital… And the legacy lives on… Father to son to son to son and then grandson… and the principal ever the reality of the base that built it,” wrote the 81-year-old actor on his blog. Agastya is the son of Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter, Shweta Bachchan, and Nikhil Nanda.