Agastya Nanda has expressed that portraying Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, in his debut film “Ikkis” is his most cherished role.
Since Agastya is not active on social media, his sister, Navya Nanda, shared a heartfelt message on his behalf on Instagram. She wrote, “This was, is, and always will be the most special character I got to play. Thank you Arun Khetarpal….Love, Agastya. (sic)”
In previous statements, Agastya highlighted the significant role music played in understanding his character for “Ikkis.” He mentioned, “Music played a huge role in helping me understand my character and its emotional journey. Listening to the complete album now feels like revisiting those moments on set which were honest, emotional, and very close to my heart.”
Recently, Agastya’s co-star Simar Bhatia expressed her gratitude for sharing this journey with him. In a section of her touching social media post, she said, “Aggy, I have grown so fond of you. You are truly incredible in this film. I can’t wait for the world to witness the greatness of 2/Lt Arun Khetarpal through you. Thank you for making this journey feel shared, never lonely.”
Agastya has also received accolades from his grandfather, Amitabh Bachchan, for his performance in the film. Big B referred to Agastya’s acting as “perfection in every shot.” He reminisced about the day Agastya’s mother, Shweta, was rushed to the hospital during her final labor pains.
Amitabh Bachchan shared, “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 labor pains… his birth… holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue.”
He continued, “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…”