The Hidden Narratives of Shoojit Sircar & Abhishek Bachchan's 'I Want to Talk'

Synopsis

Discover the heartfelt collaboration between Shoojit Sircar and Abhishek Bachchan in 'I Want to Talk', a film based on the true story of a cancer survivor and his relationship with his daughter. Behind-the-scenes glimpses reveal the making of this poignant drama.

Key Takeaways

Shoojit Sircar directs a compelling story.
Abhishek Bachchan stars as Arjun Sen.
The film is based on a true cancer survival story.
Supporting cast includes notable actors like Johny Lever.
Premiered on Prime Video after theatrical release.

Mumbai, Feb 10 (NationPress) Shoojit Sircar and Abhishek Bachchan collaborated on an emotionally resonant story titled 'I Want to Talk'. Prime Video recently shared several behind-the-scenes images from this poignant drama on their Instagram account.

The initial image features Abhishek Bachchan enjoying a light moment with the director, while the subsequent photo captures the filmmaker fine-tuning the actor's makeup. These snapshots provide a glimpse into the preparation and discussions that shaped 'I Want to Talk', alongside a few captivating stills from the film itself.

The caption read, 'The hidden narratives behind I Want to Talk'.

Written by Ritesh Shah, this project has been produced by Rising Sun Films in collaboration with Kino Works. The film draws inspiration from the real-life story of Arjun Sen, a cancer survivor navigating the challenges of a life-altering surgery while managing his intricate relationship with his daughter.

Abhishek Bachchan stars as the lead character, Arjun Sen, while Ahilya Bamroo portrays his daughter, Reya Sen. The supporting cast includes Johny Lever, Pearl Dey, Jayant Kripalani, Kristin Goddard, Dr. Saivishnu Doosetty, Dr. Smit Patel, Dr. Raghav Dhawan, Dr. Tamanna Mohta, Nathalie Zepek, Tamara Loera, David Moskowitz, and Tom McLaren.

'I Want to Talk' premiered in theaters on November 22, 2024, before becoming available on Prime Video.

Next, Abhishek Bachchan will share the screen with Shah Rukh Khan in 'King', directed by Siddharth Anand, the visionary behind 'Pathaan'. This drama will also feature Suhana Khan and Abhay Verma in significant roles.

In addition, Abhishek Bachchan is set to star in the eagerly awaited comedy, 'Housefull 5', directed by Tarun Mansukhani. This sequel boasts an all-star ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, and Chunky Pandey.