Zoya Akhtar is currently gearing up for the release of her next directorial – The Archies. The film marks the acting debut of Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan, producer Boney Kapoor and late actress Sridevi’s daughter Khushi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda. In a recent interview, Zoya admitted having second thoughts while casting these starkids for her movie. However, she explained that it would have been unfair not to cast somebody just because their parents are famous.
“The thought did occur to me, but then I thought I should not think like that because they are the best for the part and I should do that, and if someone has to do something, they will do it. If people like their work, they will like it. But when I looked at them and the auditions, they looked promising for the three roles,” she told India Today.
“It would be very weird if I did not cast them. It is weird to not cast someone because they are not famous, but it is equally weird to not cast someone because their parents are famous. I mean you have to just go with merit. Of course, I thought about it, but you cannot deny that they are the best for the roles. I care about my film at the end of the day,” Zoya added.
The Archies marks Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan and Kushi Kapoor’s Bollywood debut. The Indian adaptation of the beloved comics will see Dot play Ethel Muggs, Agastya as the charming and talented Archie Andrews, Khushi will take on the role of Betty Cooper, Mihir Ahuja as the always hungry Jughead Jones, Veronica Lodge will be portrayed by Suhana Khan, Heartthrob Reggie Mantle will be showcased by Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda will play Dilton Doiley.
The Archies will be released on Netflix on December 7.
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