Agastya Nanda discusses battling anxiety: "went through a really bad phase"

In a recent episode of the podcast "What The Hell Navya," Agastya Nanda, the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, opened up about his struggles with anxiety.

The podcast, hosted by Navya Naveli Nanda, featured Agastya along with Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan, focusing on topics such as "modern masculinity," "modern men," and "macho myths."

Agastya candidly shared his experience, stating, "I was a really anxious person, and I say it was because I went through a really bad phase of it. I used to feel a lot of anxiety."

Reflecting on the challenges of the modern world, Agastya highlighted the prevalent anxiety in their generation. He emphasised the impact of instant gratification and the loss of patience and faith. "We've lost faith that things will work out, or things will be okay, because we're so used to things being certain now," he added.

Discussing his acting debut in the Netflix film "The Archies," Agastya revealed the anxiety he felt about people's perceptions of his performance. "When I started acting, doing my first film, I was like, I don't know what I am going to do, if I am going to do well, if people are going to like me, if they'll think I'm bad," he said.

Agastya also shared his coping mechanism, expressing, "I did my best, and I was like, God, I leave it up to you. I have to keep faith in something beyond me. Whoever you believe in, whether it's God, or energy. If you just pass on that burden, it relieves you."

In dealing with anxiety, Agastya turned to spirituality, acknowledging that he became "very religious and spiritual." He emphasised the comfort and belief that practising spirituality brought into his life, providing a sense of faith beyond personal control.