Agastya Nanda Opens Up About Eczema Struggles: “It’s the Worst Thing”

In a candid revelation on his sister Navya’s podcast “What the Hell Navya,” actor Agastya Nanda shared his struggles with eczema, admitting that it made him feel insecure about his skin, especially in front of his “glowing” co-stars on the set of his debut film, The Archies.

Agastya, who is the grandson of legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, expressed how his skin condition gave him a complex, overshadowing concerns about his acting skills and audience reception. During the podcast, hosted by his sister Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya, along with their mother Shweta Bachchan and grandmother Jaya Bachchan, discussed various topics, including skincare.

Reflecting on his skincare routine, Agastya humorously mentioned turning to his mom for advice, adding, “First of all, she’s given me this eczema.” He emphasized the need for more skincare options tailored to eczema sufferers, highlighting the lack of suitable products available.

The actor recounted moments of feeling self-conscious while facing the screen, particularly when comparing his skin to his co-stars’ flawless complexion. Despite the challenges, Agastya remains resilient, advocating for greater awareness and support for those dealing with eczema.

Agastya made his acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s film adaptation of The Archies, alongside Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor. While the film received mixed reviews, Agastya is gearing up for his next project, director Sriram Raghavan’s “Ikkis,” where he will share the screen with veteran actor Dharmendra.

By openly discussing his struggles with eczema, Agastya Nanda brings attention to an often-overlooked issue and encourages others facing similar challenges to embrace their uniqueness with confidence.