One of the most beloved qualities of the director like Shoojit Sircar is his art of portraying emotions in his films. This cult is favorite Picu (2015), originally mixed with high and climbing of human emotions; Or the latest release I want to talk (2024), The story of a sick father’s story on the path of recovery and re -joining his daughter.

But the depth of understanding something as human emotions is from where it becomes complicated?

The director tells NDTV In a special interview, “Many of these emotions come from personal experiences and comments. Also, of course, what is the story and what happens through the character. The actors are a little time to enter the director’s mind. Looks, and where are these emotions coming from.

I want to talk Was released in theaters on 22 November 2024. It fell on OTT on 17 January 2025.

Abhishek Bachchan plays a marketing professional named Arjun Sen. They are suddenly diagnosed with the final stage of laryngial cancer, and it is given a 100 -day ultimatum to live.

The story then comes out at its own pace, with Arzun life borrowing time from life, one day a day.

Why no direct OTT release

With a growing audience on OTT, like top movies I want to talk Often on streaming platforms for a large reception.

I want to talk It comes in the form of a film that will probably not get more traditional Bollywood film Buffs for theaters.

“It is not difficult to absorb. It’s a simple story,” says Shujit Sirkar.

The director reacts to the idea as to why he does not fully agree that it is a niche film. It is talking a very relevant talk during the release and publicity of the film.

Sirkar says, “I want to talk Whether or not as a niche film, I would say that being a niche film, many ways have been found. The film is located in the US, so there are many languages ​​that are spoken. The film is titled in English. Many film lovers are in touch with many international materials. What do you call the subjects that they see? Therefore, if you look from that perspective, I never thought that my film is in that niche category. ,

However, focusing on how people are reacting to the film, Shujit Sirkar says, “But nowadays, yes, many people are telling me about the film; so, for me a lot of recognition for me It is difficult that the niche is and what is and what is, what is not a niche, and how will it affect people coming to the cinema hall. “

Abhishek Bachchan vs. Abhishek Bachchan as an actor

Shoojit Sircar smiles because he talks about Abhishek Bachchan beyond the actor.

He says, “I have seen Abhishek on a football field, on set and at my home. There is a certain kind of warmth and gentleness that he is naturally. He is also a mischief. Therefore, he had that mischievous that mischievous There are elements, which is very attractive.

So, did Abhishek Bachchan fit the perfect I want to talk,

The director says, “All these personality symptoms.”

Shoojit Sirkar says, “You know Arjun Sen (I want to talk A one is based on the life of a cancer and many life-changing surgery that she left) is also my friend. So, personality is just fit. This is why I went with Abhishek. And you will see that Abhishek has a little twinkle in his eyes, which speaks versions of pain, but he also sees life with humor. Abhishek has a lot of realism, if it is painted correctly. So, these small factors ensured me about my choice, and casting Abhishek. ,

Box-office mania

Despite receiving the film critical praise, I want to talk Did not score a big score at the box office. Does it harass experienced directors like Shujit Sirkar?

The director says, “I want to make films as long as I can make them on my own terms, and the vision I have. And sometimes it bothers you. I was completely strayed because I was completely strayed Did not know what to do or not really did in the context of the audience going to the theater.

Amitabh Bachchan’s response to the film

Shujit Sirkar has worked in films with Amitabh Bachchan Picu (2015) and Gulabo Sitabo (2020). Therefore, the director spoke to senior Bachchan I want to talk,

Abhishek best .. I love you https://t.co/ccg6omzoz

– Amitabh Bachchan (@Srbachchan) 21 November, 2024

He says, “Yes, I spoke to Mr. Bachchan. He appreciated the film and told me, ‘You do what you are good with you, Shoojit. I am happy that the way you wanted the film, Can make it. ‘ He also shared his blessings on social media.

Actor comes with his intelligence

Keeping in mind the emotional quotient in Shoojit Sircar’s films, how do they impress actors who wear garlands of directors of directors?

Taking light in light, Abhishek Bachchan’s character Arjun Sen, who gets entangled in an emotional tornado with an incurable disease and his complex relationship with his family.

Is it very close to the house? Where does anyone draw the line between these different layers of characters, and do not allow it to affect them personally?

Shoojit Sirkar says, “When the actor is ready to work with me, they come with a certain type of dedication and understanding that they are working with me. Therefore, they give me time because the method is quite quite Different. I do not accept them just surrender, it is a very misconduct word, surrendering to the director.

He says, “And I use their understanding and their understanding for my character. It also comes what they do there and what I keep on the edited table. Sometimes, some sequences are impromptu, Which I have not imagined during the writing process. I somehow capture it and then I keep it and use it on the edit table. “

with I want to talkThe Ace Director said that communication is really important. All one needs that they can go to such a person and say, “I want to talk.”