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Zoya opens up on the nepotism debate on Archies

IndiaTimes Saturday, 9 December 2023
Zoya Akthar's 'The Archies', a teen musical comedy, had its digital release featuring star kids Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda. In a recent conversation, Akthar addressed the nepotism debate, highlighting privilege and social capital. She defended her decision to cast Suhana Khan and explained that being born in the industry doesn't invalidate her dreams. Akthar acknowledged her father's network but questioned the notion of disowning him. She argued that nepotism only applies when public or others' money is involved, not her own.
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