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Amitabh Bachchan Emotional After Watching Grandson Agastya Nanda in 'Ikkis'

Amitabh Bachchan just shared a deeply emotional review of his grandson Agastya Nanda's new film. He reminisced about Agastya's birth and childhood before praising his powerful performance on screen. Big B was moved to tears of pride while watching the war biopic 'Ikkis'. The film, about war hero Arun Khetarpal, is set to release in early 2026.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan's Emotional Review of Grandson Agastya Nanda's 'Ikkis' Performance

  • Amitabh Bachchan gets emotional at grandson's film screening
  • Agastya Nanda portrays war hero in debut major role
  • Bachchan recalls personal memories from Agastya's birth
  • Veteran actor praises film's direction and writing
  • Film is based on Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal
  • Screening attended by Bachchan family members
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"Eyes filled with tears of joy and pride": Emotional Big B reviews grandson Agastya Nanda's 'Ikkis'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned an emotional blog post after watching grandson Agastya Nanda's performance in the upcoming war biopic 'Ikkis', recalling memories from his birth.

"When he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema. - Amitabh Bachchan / Official Blog"

Mumbai (Maharashtra), December 23

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan got emotional after watching his grandson, actor Agastya Nanda's performance in 'Ikkis'.

Big B, who recently attended a screening of the upcoming war biopic, took to his blog and penned a heartfelt note.

Revisiting some rare memories from the time when Agastya was born to watching him on the big screen, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Emotions flow.. As do they tonight when you witness the grandson excel in IKKIS .. the time when his Mother, Shweta is being rushed to Breach Candy Hospital as she encounters final labour pains .. his birth .. holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue .. to the time when he grew a bit and holding him in my arms, and he fiddles with my beard .. to his growth .. to the final personal decision of his to be an actor, and tonight to see him in frame, unable to take my eyes off each time he fills the frames of the film."

Hailing Agastya's performance in the film, Big B described how he showcased an "unfiltered honesty" while portraying Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.

"When he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema.. And the film flawless in its presentation.. its writing.. its Direction..And when it ends .. the eyes filled with tears of joy and pride.. unable to speak out.. In silence. The silence that belongs to me.. my understanding.. no other," he concluded.

On Monday, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan attended the special screening of 'Ikkis' in Mumbai. Agastya's sister, Navya Naveli Nanda, was also present.

Directed by Sriram Raghavan, 'Ikkis' is a war biopic based on Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. The film also stars the late Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Suhasini Mulay, Sikander Kher and Rahul Dev.

It will be released on January 1, 2026.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Respect to the legend. But honestly, the film industry feels like a closed club sometimes. How many newcomers get a special screening reviewed by Amitabh Bachchan himself? Hope the movie is good and does justice to a real war hero's story.
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Arjun K
More excited about the subject than the star kid, to be frank. Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal PVC is a true legend of the Indian Army. His story needs to be told to every young Indian. If this film inspires even one person to serve the nation, it will be a success.
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Sarah B
The grandfather's emotion is so genuine. That line about discussing if the baby's eyes were blue... such a simple, universal family memory. Wishing Agastya all the best. The cast with Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat looks promising.
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Vikram M
Sriram Raghavan directing a war biopic? That's an interesting choice. He's a master of thrillers. Hope he brings that same tight storytelling to this. January 2026 is a long wait though!
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Meera T
The Bachchan family's support for each other is always lovely to see. From holding him as a baby to watching him on the big screen – full circle moment for any grandparent. All the best to the young actor. The film's subject is truly inspiring. 🙏

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