At the exclusive screening of Zoya Akhtar’s latest venture, “The Archies,” a multitude of Bollywood celebrities graced the event with their presence. The teen musical, which premiered on Netflix on December 7, marks the cinematic debut of seven promising young talents in the Hindi film industry. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, among the esteemed guests, shared her thoughts on the film.
Netflix India’s official Instagram account shared a video featuring initial reactions from attendees at the special screening. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, expressing her delight after watching Zoya Akhtar’s directorial creation, described “The Archies” as “wonderful” and extended her heartfelt congratulations to the entire team.
Various Bollywood personalities took to social media to share their reviews of “The Archies.” Janhvi Kapoor, in a detailed note, praised her younger sister’s performance and lauded the entire cast for delivering “a dream.” Arjun Kapoor, equally captivated by the film, expressed his love for the vibrant and nostalgic world created by Zoya Akhtar.
“The Archies” serves as an Indian adaptation of the famed American comic book series. Featuring talents like Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi ‘Dot’ Saigal, and Yuvraj Menda, the movie received mixed reviews upon its Netflix release on December 7. However, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s endorsement and positive reactions from other industry figures, “The Archies” seems to have left an indelible mark on Bollywood’s cinematic landscape.