Vedang Raina recalls big compliment from Hrithik Roshan at The Archies premiere: ‘That was really…’

2023 saw Vedang Raina’s first acting role in Netflix’s movie The Archies. A star-studded crowd graced the glamorous premiere held in Mumbai. Notably, on that eventful night, Vedang was praised by Hrithik Roshan, a long-time idol of his. He shared that this recognition felt like a fulfilled dream.

During a conversation with BBC Asian Network, Vedang Raina was queried about speaking to any prominent figures at The Archies’ premiere. He disclosed that he chatted with Hrithik Roshan, whom he has openly admired on multiple occasions previously.

He shared that as a kid, he had idolized Hrithik Roshan, admiring him deeply. Earlier, Hrithik had complimented him on his performance or dancing skills, and when Vedang heard it, he expressed, “That’s it for me, I’m starstruck.

In his words, Vedang shared that he had conversations with not only Shah Rukh Khan but also a few other renowned personalities. He expressed that the evening of the premiere was particularly ‘unforgettable’ and ‘extraordinary’, making it one of the most significant nights in his life.

In “The Archies” movie, Vedang Raina took on the character Reggie Mantle. Joining him were Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi ‘Dot’ Saigal, and Yuvraj Menda. This teen musical comedy is helmed by director Zoya Akhtar and is based on the well-known comic series of the same name. You can watch it on Netflix.

In a new turn, Vedang stepped into the limelight for the first time on the big screen with the action-packed prison break thriller titled Jigra. His role was that of Alia Bhatt’s sibling in this production directed by Vasan Bala. Unfortunately, the movie didn’t fare well at the box office.

According to an exclusive report by TopMob, it’s anticipated that Vedang will join the cast of an upcoming film directed by Imtiaz Ali. This period romantic movie also features Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sharvari. Filming is expected to begin shortly.

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2025-04-21 17:08