Updated On: 01 January, 2026 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Agastya Nanda appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati with Ikkis co-star Simar Bhatia to promote the film. Amitabh Bachchan teased Agastya for being overly formal and caring toward Simar, while also sharing a heartfelt anecdote honoring late co-star Dharmendra from Sholay

Amitabh Bachchan, Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia
Ikkis, the second feature film of Agastya Nanda, the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, opened in theaters on Thursday. Additionally, the movie commemorates the posthumous release of the late, renowned actor Dharmendra. Along with his co-star and debutante Simar Bhatia, who is Akshay Kumar`s niece, Agastya made appearances on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati to promote the movie. Big B is seen pulling Agastya`s leg and making fun of him in the show`s promo videos after he assisted Simar with her saree trail.
Simar was asked by Amitabh how she felt about appearing on KBC for the first time, and he urged her to voice her opinions without fear of Agastya`s orders. Simar answered him by saying, “I am feeling really nice seeing the way you are talking to Agastya. He had scared me. He told me that I have to maintain a decorum in front of you.”