Bollywood Royalty Applauds ‘The Archies’: Aishwarya’s Calls It ‘Wonderful’ in Netflix Premiere

Bollywood stars celebrate "The Archies" premiere, sharing wonder and enchantment. Zoya Akhtar's magic unfolds in this nostalgic journey on Netflix.

Muskan Jha December 10, 2023

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“The Archies” Premieres: Aishwarya Rai Praises Wonder, Bollywood Celebs Enchant. Hrithik, Katrina Applaud Zoya’s Magic. Nostalgic Journey Unveiled.

Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Katrina Kaif, among other Bollywood luminaries, showered praise on “The Archies,” the acting debut of star kids Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, and Khushi Kapoor. Premiering on Netflix, a special screening in Mumbai drew notable attendees, including the entire Bachchan family, supporting Agastya.

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A video shared by Netflix India captured the stars’ reactions. Aishwarya Rai expressed, “Wonderful and huge congratulations to the entire team.” Abhishek Bachchan reminisced, “It took us back in time. We all grew up reading Archies.” Joining them were daughter Aaradhya, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Navya Naveli Nanda, and Shweta Bachchan.

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Bollywood Stars Rave About “The Archies

Hrithik Roshan, enchanted by the film’s sweetness and honesty, commented, “I loved it.” Katrina Kaif, a fan of Zoya Akhtar, lauded her versatility. Bhumi Pednekar described “The Archies” as “Vava voom, such fun, such a beautiful world. Only Zoya could do it.” The teen musical, set in 1960s India, explores love and friendship against the backdrop of Riverdale’s threatened park, offering a nostalgic journey for both the cast and the audience.