Is Agastya Nanda similar to his character Archie Andrews? Here’s what he has to say

Agastya Nanda, who will be seen portraying the role of Archie Andrews in the forthcoming Netflix film ‘The Archies’, was asked if he is similar to his character at a recent event.

Speaking with India Today, Agastya said that he is ‘definitely not a casanova’.

Agastya said, ‘I wouldn't call myself a casanova. Something that we do share in common is our love for music, because it helps you deal with a lot of emotions and that's where we are kind of similar, and yes, I am definitely not a casanova. I don't think you choose The Archies. It was Zoya who chose and we auditioned for it.’

He added, ‘Being on Netflix is such an exciting opportunity, being streamed in 190 countries at once. I find it so exciting. I couldn't have asked for a better team of people to work with. These guys over here have become my best friends and we hang out a lot, actually a bit too much.’

Agastya also revealed that his role model is his late grandmother, Ritu Nanda.

Agastya said, ‘I have always aspired to be like her. She just had this warmth about her that if you were around her, you could feel like you could do anything. I wish to be like that, to give people around me all that positivity and love.’

For the unversed, Agastya is the son of Nikhil Nanda and Shweta Bachchan. He has a sister Navya Naveli Nanda. Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan are his maternal grandparents.

‘The Archies’, directed by Zoya Akhtar, stars Suhana Khan (Veronica Lodge) and Khushi Kapoor (Betty Cooper) in the lead roles. It also features Dot (Ethel Muggs), Mihir Ahuja (Jughead Jones), Vedang Raina (Reggie Mantle) and Yuvraj Menda (Dilton Doiley).

‘The Archies’ is a coming-of-age musical that will take audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom love, heartbreak and rebellion.

‘The Archies’ is all set to premiere on Netflix on December 7.

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