Archies actor Ali Khan says ‘everyone was excited’ about the film after premiere, defends star kids from criticism: ‘They were humble, not arrogant’ Bollywood News
British-Pakistani actor Ali Khan talks about ‘Archies’ and the criticism the film received from the public, especially the star kids cast Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Khushi Kapoor.
Actor Ali Khan, who played the main antagonist Hiram Lodge in recent films. Netflix movie “Archies”defended it from the criticism, saying that it remembered the atmosphere after the first screening. He said in his new interview that when he watched the movie, he didn’t think the new cast looked bottomless, but rather acted like well-trained, well-rehearsed actors.
In a conversation with Maliha Rehman, Aly said that she watched the film for the first time at its premiere in Mumbai and was impressed by the content. “Of course, this was a screening for friends and family and well-wishers, but the atmosphere I felt watching the film with the audience that night was special. ”, he said, admitting that the same people may have gone home and changed their minds about the movie later, just hiding their true feelings. “But during the screening and even after the screening, whoever I talked to, and all of Bollywood was there, the feel was great and everyone was so excited about this project.”
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But, as the veteran actor admitted, the work has been more widely accepted. Youth musical with political content It wasn’t what he expected. Perhaps that’s because “The Archies” is a streaming project, not something viewers will pay money or take the time to watch, he said. Aly also hinted that there is an “intention” behind the hate the film, especially the Star Kids cast, is receiving.
director Zoya Akhtar, the film starred Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, and Khushi Kapoor, and also featured several other debutants such as Vedan Raina, Dot, Yuvraj Menda, and Mihir Ahuja. Arie defended young actors, especially star athletes, from the criticism they are receiving. He dismissed the interviewer’s claim that opportunities were being given to young actors, saying: This is what people assume. Citing the example of Wasim Akram’s children not pursuing cricket as a profession because they are not talented enough, Aly also mentioned Abhishek Bachchan to get his point across. “He’s had a great launch. He’s been working for 25 years. Maybe he hasn’t risen to the same level as his father, but he has to have some qualities that the audience appreciates and that’s why the producers… That’s why I keep giving him work,” he said.
Speaking about working with the star kids, Aly said they were all very humble. “Shah Rukh comes from a very modest family, so it makes sense that the education he has given and will give his children reflects that.” Boney Kapoor’s The family is not new to stardom. Sridevi was a big star, so it’s not unusual for these kids. Aggie also comes from a star family. It’s nothing new for anyone. “In fact, there was more humility than attitude because everyone was under pressure to live up to expectations,” he said.
Aly also praised Zoya’s way of running the set. “There was absolutely no attitude from anyone. Zoya was one of the most well-known people on that set, and you can see how she treated these kids and the staff. It was a great, level playing field. ” he concluded.
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Originally uploaded to: January 24, 2024 11:53 IST
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