While we see Arjuna’s determination to stay hopeful and fight death at any opportunity, his relationship with daughter Rhea is also an important part of the story. I see their expression as two halves of a film. The first half feels disjointed at times, we are still trying to understand what is happening due to the slow pace, and so is Arjun and Riya’s relationship.

 

 

However, the moment Arjun realizes finding ways to deal with his condition, even if it means putting his body through countless surgeries, his relationship with Rhea also deepens. However, this does not come until a much-needed emotional breakthrough occurs between the two. Honestly, this is one of the most powerful scenes in the film, one that leaves a lasting impression.

 

 

Abhishek Bachchan has given the best performance of his career in I Want To Talk. We see the character’s ambivalence, pain, anger and determination to show the need to overcome life’s difficult times. While he perfectly conveys the required emotions in every scene, the physicality of his character, which changes with every surgery or jump, is also commendable. Ahilya Bamru as Rhea brings much-needed calmness to the story, while also stirring up emotions when things seem a little bleak. Apart from Abhishek’s excellent acting, the actress has also done excellent acting. Pearl Day plays young Rhea, and despite being silent, she effectively conveys her character’s confusion at being treated so differently by her father.