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Proud nana Amitabh Bachchan distributes grandson Agastya Nanda’s Ikkis T-shirts with fans at Sunday Meet

Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic Sunday fan meet this week turned especially emotional, weaving together stardom, family pride, and generational legacy in a moment that resonated far beyond celebrity ritual.

December 15, 2025 / 12:58 IST
Proud nana Amitabh Bachchan distributes grandson Agastya Nanda’s Ikkis T-shirts with fans at Sunday Meet

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s weekly Sunday fan meets outside his Mumbai residence have always been filled with warmth, nostalgia, and quiet gestures that speak louder than words. This week, however, the moment carried an added layer of emotion, one that blended stardom, family pride, and generational legacy into a single frame.

During the customary interaction with fans gathered outside Jalsa, the legendary actor was seen holding up and distributing specially printed T-shirts linked to Ikkis, the debut film of his grandson, Agastya Nanda. The gesture immediately caught attention, not because of its scale, but because of its sincerity.

The T-shirts were brought to the fan meet by an admirer from Lucknow, who had printed them specially to celebrate Agastya’s first film. Rather than simply acknowledging the gift, Amitabh Bachchan chose to make the moment personal. He proudly displayed the T-shirt featuring Ikkis and handed them out to fans himself, turning a simple fan tribute into a shared celebration.

Those present described the moment as quietly moving. There were no speeches or announcements, just a grandfather’s unmistakable pride shining through. For many fans, it was a rare glimpse of Amitabh Bachchan not as the towering icon of Indian cinema, but as a family man watching the next generation step into the spotlight.

Agastya Nanda, son of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and businessman Nikhil Nanda, is set to make his theatrical debut with Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film has already generated curiosity, not only because of Agastya’s lineage, but also due to the director’s reputation for crafting intense, character-driven narratives. While details about the project are being closely guarded, anticipation around Agastya’s performance continues to build.

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For longtime Bachchan fans, the moment carried echoes of the past. Many recalled how Amitabh himself was once a newcomer, struggling for recognition before becoming the defining figure of Hindi cinema. Watching him now champion his grandson’s first step felt like the closing of a circle, a reminder of how legacies evolve but emotions remain unchanged.

As photos and videos from the fan meet circulated online, the reaction was swift and affectionate. Fans praised Amitabh Bachchan for his humility and the quiet dignity with which he celebrated Agastya’s debut. In an industry often driven by spectacle, this small act stood out for its simplicity.

Vaishnavi Gavankar
first published: Dec 15, 2025 12:58 pm

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