Zoya Akhtar - “The Archies” | The Daily Show

[@sarcasticsree]

Apart from all the hate comments , Zoya Akhtar is seriously one of the finest directors of Indian cinema , her work is amazing ,honest , rooted with blend of modern & traditional values , we love her! Some of her notable works are - Luck by chance Dil Dhadakne Do Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara Gully Boy Made in Heaven (one of the best series from India, do watch S1)

[@offtarget1758]

Thank you!!

[@botsalasingh8263]

Yes. I love her as a director for her all the films❤ except this one. She created this one just as a launchpad for these noobs. No acting nothing. Asthetics were amazing tho. But there were no actors bruhh

[@sarcasticsree]

@@botsalasingh8263 yeah ,Archies was forgettable though ! Not interesting enough!😂

[@ava-jl1ll]

Agreed

[@adnanpasha8152]

True, Made in heaven is the best series coming out of Zoya Akhtar’s oven!!

[@whatsinaname571]

Respect to Zoya for mentioning "and South Cinema"

[@varunshetty6810]

Zoya on the Daily Show? Well, it’s high time everyone else recognized her immense talent.

[@srujanashankar9517]

Yes yes Archies is the proof

[@Shauisjsgasjsksnvsh]

The only talent shes got is being born as mr Javed akhtar’s daughter !

[@kaustubhraizada]

ARCHIES IS WORST PRODUCT OF ZOYA WATCH ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA @@srujanashankar9517

[@DemonSlayer123]

Zoya akhtar has made great movie and Archies is not one of them

[@rudranil06]

EXACTLY

[@pterodactylpie8825]

Scrolled too far down to see this

[@voicification]

WOW! I did not expect Zoya on this! Amazing! I grew up in the 90s in India - we devoured these comics. Looking forward to watching it.

[@TanayaAmar]

That scene between Dilton and Reggie was my favorite. I had legit tears. Beautifully done. The rest of the story was average at best.

[@garimabharti8177]

Big fan of her work and glad she is getting global recognition

[@jenniferlaurene9699]

LOTSS OF LOVE TO ZOYA AND TEAM ❤🔥 She deserves soo much more recognition !!!

[@Mr.Editor300]

Don’t think I’ve seen a Bollywood director on any of our talk shows before. Fab!

[@sow9619]

I have never seen Zoya laughing so much, she is very cocky with Indian media. Sometimes deservingly so. Also she is very animated in this with all her hand movements, which is new as well for us Indians 😅

[@SandhyaTayshetye]

May be they are nice

[@kaustubhraizada]

SHE IS WITH KAL PEN

[@ashishsardar3243]

Nice to see Zoya on an American talk show

[@shalok3887]

Too bad she is their for her worst film yet 🥲

[@tenzinxingjang]

I love her body of work so far but Archies is not it. The actors she chose as the lead characters were terrible. And knowing the fact that she gave them a full year of acting training before their debut makes it even worse. It is for a fact that this privilege won't be allotted were they not kids of bollywood stars. Disappointed with Zoya. Hope her future projects will fare better.

[@cg8397]

Zoya Akhtar herself is a nepo kid. Don't expect anything different from her.

[@muddman1409]

My cousins and I spent a month in India shortly after H&KGTWC came out, and got a copy on bootleg. We then proceeded to watch it every day for the rest of the trip. Time well spent.

[@BlakieTT]

"This is my full length! I can't give you more!" Ah yes. Pour one out for the homies that know. 🍺

[@H_N_]

Quoting Jake Perelta "Title of your s*x tape"

[@intentionexp976]

Great to see Zoya here

[@pa2707]

Oh please! Everyone hated Archies, she ruined the nostalgia.

[@fmehran]

Now, an Indian version of Harold and Kumar would be something to look forward to. I guess pumping up ‘Dostana’ by John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan could very well serve that purpose.

[@afrofantom6631]

>pumping >dostana

[@shreyasbhujbal8777]

Can we please stop promoting this movie. I’m not sure if we would want to represent India by movies like these.

[@bereal3095]

Indians make Indian movies brother😂. Who is stopping other Indians to not promote themselves. If they can, they should. Why slander people who are trying to do something.

[@roshan5078]

In that case we won't be able to make animated movies😂

[@roshan5078]

And I guess ANIMAL film represents India

[@TheTwara]

Your narrow view of india that only ppl like you should be represented will be indias unbecoming. Dont show poor dont show rich dont show minorities just show angsty men!!!

[@MrRockstarlad]

And why is that ?

[@deepalazarus2399]

Zoya has done it again ! I like the respect and adoration she gives the Indian pap. That’s the way Bollywood should be positive about them.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Kal Penn dealing with the Paps >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@embarik7835]

Love all her movies. Archies was a cute watch

[@mahisaikia9290]

It's really amazing Zoya Akhter,you definitely have incredible talent

[@Qallash]

Great seeing Zoya Akhter 👏👏

[@nodatastored684]

Saw it on Netflix, was better than CW Riverdale for sure

[@Bro77248]

Na

[@valley-girl]

Yeah...Closer to the original. I didn't like both but the movie was less torturous

[@scarecrow8201]

Bro is smoking something 😂

[@quinnmccoy3012]

Harold and Kumar Bollywood edition is now something I want to see

[@monikagoyal9760]

Great segment. Need more Indian artists on this show

[@kunalmadan]

When she came to my film school back in 2012, I had the honor of meeting her and she was really nice.

[@vickyFPvicky]

She did absolutely great work

[@VickyPatel1213]

The Archies: A delightful journey down memory lane with a modern twist

[@toritori5835]

No way! I can’t believe he’s interviewing Zoya Akhtar! I have been waiting for so many months to see her version of “The Archies!” And, yes, I know the complaints about nepo-kids, but I can’t help but want to see daughters of SRK & Sridevi plus Big B’s grandson in a Hindi-cine version of an old, beloved American staple of kidhood (at least those of us who were Gen X or Boomers -). So looking forward to it. Okay - and now to actually watch the interview. Way to go, Kal Penn!

[@HRHhonestreviewhub]

Zoya knows how to win hearts

[@Pixietink]

Woahhh its great seeing her in the daily!!

[@xyzgta]

7 min and 40 seconds to sell Harold and Kumar bollywood remake rights!!!

[@deebala4854]

So glad for Zoya🎉 that Reggie/ Dilton scene was beautifully made❤

[@nikhil6232]

Zoya,one of the top 5😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂..she is talented in her own respect but top5 in this big subcontinent

[@saisresthdas1519]

ZOYAAAAA THE QUEEEN

[@ApoorvaRao24]

The paps in India are not nice, they're working with the actor's PR and don't toe the line due to this relationship. Film journalism is dying a slow death here.

[@rudranil06]

Paps are not journalists. They are sell their pictures to tabloids. Someone like Film Companion's Anupama Chopra can be accused of being in these actor's pockets.

[@namanchoudhary7196]

Kal Penn in ZNMD 2 please!!

[@abulyasahasanlodi1722]

Came to check the hate comments! 😂

[@UberLummox]

Came here cause I thought the band The Archies was gonna reunite and play "Sugar Sugar" live! 😁

[@anarasi]

Appreciate Zoya for recognizing South Indian cinema even though Kal tried to dismiss it

[@lawfighter2023]

What Archies is for zoya's generation, American pie is for my generation born in the 90s. Needless to say I was really disappointed when I went to college. 😂

[@lavenderchai4612]

I was so surprised to Zoya on an American talk show. I nearly collapsed 😳

[@brendabendigo27]

I'm a zoya fan, i saw the movie, i enjoyed it!

[@MS-mm1zk]

Lovely interaction between these two ❤

[@kr15711]

I'm holding up on watching Archies coz it's full of nepo baby debuts. Like 3 main characters played by star kids Waiting for word of mouth tbh

[@amitlala6433]

It’s pretty bad. Play it if you are trying to sleep :)

[@TrueOrigins1618]

It’s really weird. It’s the worst of both worlds

[@raisemc332]

I personally enjoyed the movie, not like any modern Indian movies you see nowadays. Besides, it’s the first film for many of these actors, and with knowing that it’s an amazing movie

[@kedaver263]

I liked it it's very cute ❤

[@prathameditzz]

She was in Mira Nair's Kamasutra movie... Blink and a miss role...thank me later😂

[@AkashD338]

Great Movie. Keep it up @zoya Akhtar

[@amiukey1421]

If we had trevor he wud ve definitely brot up the nepotism angle here somehere! Miss him!!

[@ayeshaqureshi1699]

Did she say she DIDNT work with Farhan Akhtar because she has

[@cybermatrix13]

Harold and Kumar adaptation cannot work in India. It will fail, just like the Archies movie

[@pemachoephel7092]

Anglo Indians were British Indians not Americans

[@Ramnik72]

All nepo fam paid her millions to launch a platform for their children …

[@raghavprakash63]

Enjoyed this interview of hers

[@sumantaghosh3997]

Nice to see zoya here

[@UberLummox]

The Archies???? I thought the band The Archies was gonna reunite here and do "Sugar Sugar"! 😁

[@Priya-gc8ig]

The Audacity! To be going around promoting the worst film of this year. I can't 😂😂😂😂

[@rahulsrivastva5267]

PR working overtime in the comment section....

[@myrarolston]

Honestly really enjoyed Archie's, ❤

[@AVONtechnical]

Zoya Akhtar's magic shines again in The Archies-a heartwarming blend of music, joy, and a touch of environmental consciousness.

[@supriyaNANDA_]

Zoya mam is really great director

[@saikrishnakalahasti3708]

“And the south cinema”

[@yashrohra394]

The movie is based on Anglo Indian culture back in the day. It's not over the top, people just dont get it.

[@akhilakumar8862]

You doing fabulous job mam

[@Worldwide505]

*Whatever this movie may be, its English dubbing (which is dubbed in a foreign language for the first time) done by American voice over artist is the best.* 👍

[@Riya-rm4km]

Always look forward to her movies, but this movie was way below what you expect from a Zoya Akhtar movie. Actually a very dull movie.

[@surreshk]

Kal Penn should host this show permanently

[@ayaanmohammed1144]

Very amazing direction by zoya akhtar

[@KootFloris]

Here's my Kal Penn script: Kal Penn (and friend) should play and American tourist in India seeking a McDonalds to eat some understandable food and get in big trouble. Corrupt police and an Indian marriage being just a few of the problems.

[@wilber2k06]

Would like to see an India version of Harrold and Kumar.

[@thevishal444]

Yayy love Zoya

[@ashmitkumar3429]

Seriously? Really, The Daily Show? Don't get me wrong. Zoya Akthar is a fine director and an even finer individual. But you're using your platform to promote her 'The Archies'? The movie makes 'Riverdale' look as if it's a show on the same tier as Breaking Bad.

[@angel21991]

thank you for saying it out loud. India has many amazing directors from regional industries who should be featured before Bollywood average creators.

[@biren8665]

Is it a movie...or web series....or Cinderella story or gift Gallary Archies... Truly speaking....I don't have a time to waste on these cartoon sequences 😂

[@srk4life]

She is making india proud

[@SSP4646]

After watching The Archies, I pucked non stop for hours.

[@achilis1107]

Zoya the amazing director directing such a pathetic movie called Archie and to go to this show for that movie is so sad

[@deepghosh7626]

Really trying to push the movie to ABCDs given it failed here..lol

[@Zig_Was_Here]

He killed it

[@pterodactylpie8825]

She should have brought Suhana with her 🤭

[@spadnighthawk10]

Kal should check out Malayalam movie kaathal the core. He will see how real changemakers are trying to mainstream LGBT issues not some nepotism supporting tokenizer like Zoya

[@Varunsaini8]

The best show made by Zoya

[@AswathaDarls]

Oh wow it’s so interesting

[@anshumansingh3101]

Zoya is very very talented director

[@factfiles24]

You should interview her cousin, director Farah Khan. She is far more entertaining

[@krishniarumugam]

Top director ? 😂😅

[@AGNYC]

Yes she is . Unlike your over the top make up . 🤮

[@aruncatarun]

Such a garbage movie. But she's an amazing director. Watch her other movies

[@ridimaaneja]

Zoya has self-sabotaged her career by directing Archies. She’s the next Imtiaz Ali in making.

[@abhayranga5423]

I hope she doesn't

[@nidhimehta8678]

❤❤❤

[@ava-jl1ll]

Say what you want.. thank you for the representation nonetheless

[@bushrafatima4738]

Why is she moving her hands alot?? Is she confused ??

[@sherrybirchall8677]

She should sit like a statue? If you like to communicate that way, you should do that.

[@PintuKumar-wz7dy]

Job well done on Archies

[@rohanjose5945]

😂😂

[@afrozalam8312]

Very great movie and archies❤

[@nikunjsingh7603]

Vir das emmy jit rha h. Zoya akhtar is going global. Pagla gya kya west

[@romeovijay2072]

I really enjoyed 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@BG-fm5od]

Is this an all Indian studio audience?!

[@contrarian322]

Whooaa nice

[@shilpashastri]

Zoya is so overrated. It should be obvious, given she's flaunting an awful movie like Archies! Listening to her is underwhelming.

[@AtulMan-t5r]

Surprised she didn't mention an actress...

[@smolbean9774]

she's off her rocker lately

[@6kzj]

Its not available in Canada but guess what theres smthn called VPN 🎉

[@acmelka]

Homosexuality only decriminalized in 2018...wow better late than never

[@rudranil06]

Took India 71 years. How many years did it take the US? 227 years.

[@kr15711]

​@@rudranil06yet India failed at marriage equality case. It's not about how many years. It's to keep up with the current world and contemporary atmosphere

[@rudranil06]

@@kr15711 It's not though. We'll do stuff at our own pace. We don't care what others are doing, it's not about doing what's in vogue. It's about doing it the right way. If you bothered to look up the case, even the guy arguing the opposing side, agrees that Homosexuals should have marriage equality but argued that it shouldn't be supreme court's decision but the Parliament's. If the will of people passes it, it'll pass. We are a democracy and we'll get it passed the right way.

[@kr15711]

@@rudranil06 then probably USA did stuff at their own pace by that logic. Supreme Court should've granted marriage equality considering the homophobic environment in India. Judicial activism is much needed right now in India

[@Pillowlips77]

Women in USA don't even have abortion rights 💀 At least women in India do 😌