Agastya Nanda

Agastya Nanda

Facts

Illustrious lineage: Agastya is the grandson of Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, and the son of businessman Nikhil Nanda and author Shweta Bachchan Nanda.

Sibling connection: He is the younger brother of Navya Naveli Nanda, who is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Aara Health, a women-focused healthcare platform.

Education abroad: Agastya studied at Sevenoaks School in London, where he developed his interest in arts and performance before entering films.

Bollywood debut: He made his acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s Netflix film The Archies (2023), playing the role of Archie Andrews.

Upcoming war biopic: In 2025, Agastya will star in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, portraying Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee.

Low-profile personality: Despite belonging to one of the most famous film families, Agastya kept a low profile before his debut, avoiding media attention.

Close bond with grandfather: He shares a strong relationship with Amitabh Bachchan, who has often expressed pride in Agastya’s career choices.

Sports enthusiast: Agastya has shown keen interest in football and fitness, maintaining a disciplined lifestyle alongside his acting career.

Focus on versatility: His choice of roles—from a youthful comic character in The Archies to a serious war hero in Ikkis—reflects his intent to build a diverse acting portfolio early in his career.