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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajesh Khanna's granddaughter Naomika Saran blushes, runs away from paparazzi on being spotted at Maddock Films
Naomika Saran, the granddaughter of legendary actor and daughter of , is creating quite a buzz in Bollywood circles. With her striking resemblance to her iconic grandfather and aunt , Naomika has already sparked curiosity among fans. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And now, her repeated visits to Maddock Films' office have only intensified rumours of her acting debut. On Thursday, the young starlet was seen exiting the production house in a black and white striped tee paired with blue jeans. With her hair flowing loose, she looked fresh-faced and casual. But what caught everyone's attention was her reaction to the paparazzi, Naomika blushed and quickly ran towards her car, visibly shy as she fixed her hair while sitting inside. This isn't the first time Naomika has been spotted at the production house. Over the past few weeks, she has made multiple visits, often drawing speculation about an upcoming project. Earlier, she was even seen with Agastya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan's grandson. While she had tried to dodge the cameras during that sighting, she appeared more at ease, flashing a smile and waving at photographers as she stepped out in a pink tank top and jeans. Agastya, too, was spotted exiting shortly after, casually dressed with a cap on. Naomika Saran and Agastya Nanda Spotted Outside Maddock Films Office in Bandra Buzz in the industry suggests that Naomika and Agastya may be starring opposite each other in a romantic comedy produced by . Although nothing has been officially confirmed, eagle-eyed fans noticed Naomika carrying what appeared to be a script folder during one of her recent visits to the studio. Agastya Nanda, who made his debut last year in Zoya Akhtar's The Archies, is currently preparing for Ikkis, a war drama helmed by Sriram Raghavan. The film, based on the life of Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal, also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Dharmendra, and Sikandar Kher. Interestingly, 's niece Simar Bhatia, daughter of Alka Bhatia, is also reportedly a part of the project. With Naomika's lineage, charm, and growing presence, all eyes are now on her next move, and whether she's ready to step into the spotlight her family has long occupied.
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Suhana Khan's Shout Out To Rumoured Boyfriend Agastya Nanda's Ikkis Teaser
New Delhi: Agastya Nanda is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, Ikkis. The movie, directed by Sriram Raghavan, features a stellar cast including Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles. On Saturday, the makers released the teaser for Ikkis, which received a loud shout-out from Agastya's rumoured girlfriend Suhana Khan. The actress shared the teaser on her Instagram Stories. She dropped an angel and heart emojis in the caption. Take a look: The teaser for Ikkis opens with a letter sent to Arun Khetarpal's father during the Battle of Basantar in 1971, informing him that his son had died in action on December 16. The next scene shows black silhouettes engaged in battle, followed by brief glimpses of Arun bravely fighting the enemy on the battlefield. Watch the full teaser here: Set during the pivotal 1971 Indo-Pak war, Ikkis chronicles the bravery and sacrifice of Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. The film is set to release on October 2, 2025. Coming back to Agastya Nanda and Suhana Khan, the two have been at the centre of dating rumours for quite some time now. Back in March, the rumoured couple was spotted together in Mumbai. They were accompanied by Agastya's mother, Shweta Bachchan. In a video that surfaced online, the trio are seen stepping out of a restaurant after dinner. While Agastya and his mother walked ahead, Suhana followed a few steps behind. For the evening, Suhana wore a chic satin dress with a soft pastel watercolour print. Agastya, on the other hand, looked dapper in a beige jacket, white T-shirt and blue jeans. Shweta Bachchan exuded elegance in a double-breasted blazer over a white top. Read the full story here. Agastya Nanda and Suhana Khan made their acting debut together in The Archies. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film premiered on Netflix in 2023.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Teaser of Agastya Nanda starrer 'Ikkis' drops; Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Navya Nanda and others shower love
Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda, who made his debut with The Archies, is all set to act in 'Ikkis', a war drama, helmed by the renowned director, Sriram Raghavan. The movie producers formally revealed the film's release date — 2nd October, 2025, which is coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. In addition to this, a strong and captivating motion poster was also released, which shared a glimpse of the film's striking settings, with the viewers. As the teaser dropped on the internet, social media was a buzz with support and love for the young actor. Many of the celebrities wished Agastya good luck on his upcoming movie. Agastya's family and friends cheer for him Suhana Khan who is rumoured to be dating Agastya, took to Instagram to share the teaser and dropped a heart and angel emoji along with it, showing her pride and happiness, while wishing and supporting the young actor. Ananya Pandey, their close friend also pitched in to show her support and excitement. She shared the same poster on her Instagram story with a small, simple yet heartfelt caption, 'Aggy<3' Navya Nanda, Agastya's sister reposted the poster with a patriotic and heartfelt caption. She wrote, '21 years old. One destiny. A nation behind him. Jai Hind.' Abhishek Bachchan also took to social media to share his excitement and support for his nephew. Sharing the teaser of the film, he wrote, 'All the best @ Can't wait.' Film critic, Taran Adarsh also went on social media to share key details about the much-awaited film. About the film Set against the backdrop of 1971 India-Pakistan war, Ikkis follows the real life story of the brave Second Lieutenant, Arun Khetrapal. Arun was the youngest recipient of the esteemed Param Vir Chakra, who laid down his life for his country on the battlefield. Speaking to PTI, Raghavan shared that the film will stay true to reality and won't dramatise Khetarpal's story in a superhero-like way. 'It's not a comic-book hero version," he said. The film skips over his early years and focuses on his time as a young soldier who gave his life for the country just after turning 21. With internet buzz growing and close friends and family rallying behind him, Agastya Nanda is all set to step into the glamorous world of Bollywood with his much anticipated movie, Ikkis. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Agastya Nanda Sets Stage For Big-Screen Debut In ‘Ikkis' — Release Date Announced, Teaser Out Now
Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda is set to make his big screen debut with the upcoming war-drama film Ikkis. The film also stars Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in the lead roles. The makers announced the film's release date and shared its teaser on Saturday. Maddock Films, a production studio known for producing superhits like Stree, Stree 2, Bala, and others, has shared the first look of Agastya's big-screen debut movie, 'Ikkis'. As per the makers, the film is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously and lived an exemplary life. The one-minute teaser showcased a Telegram shared during the time of the India-Pakistan war: Battle of Basantar in 1971. The letter reported the unfortunate demise of Arun Khetrapal during the Indo-Pak war in 1971, as per the teaser. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) While sharing the teaser, the makers also announced the film's release date. The movie is slated to hit theatres on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. Maddock Films shared the teaser on their Instagram handle. They wrote, "Dinesh Vijan & Maddock Films Present #Ikkis- A True Story of a Brave Soldier and Son, Arun Khetarpal, India's Youngest Param Vir Chakra Hero. Releasing in cinemas worldwide on 2nd Oct 2025." The movie is directed by Sriram Raghavan. Agastya Nanda originally made his movie debut with Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies' in 2023. It was released directly on Netflix. He played the lead role in the film. The movie follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton and takes audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak, and rebellion. Suhana, Khushi Kapoor, Dot, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda are also part of 'The Archies'.
India Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ikkis: Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda's war-drama to release on Gandhi Jayanti
Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Agastya Nanda, is all set to make his big screen debut with Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis'. Nanda will be joined by veteran actor Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in the war drama which is based on the life of Indian soldier Arun Khetrapal, who lost his life in the 1971 India-Pakistan makers shared a teaser and announced that the film is slated to release on October 2. The upcoming film revisits the valour and sacrifice of Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. It is set during the 1971 Indo-Pak the teaser here: Agastya Nanda's rumoured girlfriend and 'The Archies' co-star Suhana Khan gave a shout-out to him on Instagram after the teaser was unveiled. She shared the video and added a smiling and a heart emoji in the in an interview with Indian Express, the 'Merry Christmas' director said, "It (Ikkis) is a story I connected with and liked. Parts of it are very emotional, it also has battle sequences and action in the typical sense of the word. Hopefully, we have tried and done it differently. It is a war film, and it is a drama. It was a break from the kind of movies I was doing, and I wanted that, so that the next time I am doing a thriller, I feel fresh. That there is no baggage.''Ikkis' marks Agastya Nanda's second film, following his debut in Zoya Akhtar's Netflix film 'The Archies' in 2023, which also introduced Khushi Kapoor and Suhana Khan to the film industry.
