In a recent roundtable interview with Zoom, acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee opened up about spending quality time with his daughter while watching the recently released film, ‘The Archies’. Bajpayee shared his experience, revealing how he encouraged his daughter to converse in Hindi while they watched the film together.
“My daughter was watching ‘The Archies’, and I told her to speak in Hindi as well. Then I asked her how she was liking it so far. She was like, ‘Okay,’ and by then I had watched it for 50 minutes,” Bajpayee recounted. He further added, “Archies is not a part of my growing-up years. My childhood included Motu Patlu and Ram Balram. I might have read maybe just one book of Archies, and I remember Veronica and Betty.”
Manoj Bajpayee Daughter’s Concern
The actor also discussed how his daughter often reminds him about the importance of family time. “You are not giving family time, papa. Every time I start scolding her, she scolds me in return,” Bajpayee shared, highlighting the playful dynamic between them.
The Musical Film Details
For those unfamiliar with ‘The Archies’, the musical film is set in the fictional city of Riverdale and marks the debut of seven young stars. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film features Suhana Khan, daughter of Shah Rukh Khan; Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan; Khushi Kapoor, daughter of Boney Kapoor; along with Vendang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Yuvraj Menda, and Aditi Dot.
‘The Archies’ was one of the highly anticipated films of 2023, based on the iconic comic series of the same name. Amidst the buzz surrounding the film, Manoj Bajpayee’s reflections offer a personal touch, connecting his own childhood memories with his daughter’s modern-day interests.
Manoj Bajpayee Work-Front
Manoj Bajpayee, who was last seen in the film ‘Joram’, has also garnered acclaim this year for his performances in ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’ and ‘Gulmohar’. As he continues to captivate audiences with his versatile roles, his candid moments off-screen reveal a grounded, family-oriented side of the celebrated actor.
