Published 23:30 IST, November 19th 2024

This Would Be His Best Film: Shoojit Sircar Praises Abhishek Bachchan For I Want To Talk

In a conversation with ANI, the ace director recalled his meeting with Abhishek in Australia and how after his conversation with him he saw the innocence of his mother in his eyes.

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Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who is gearing up for release of his movie, 'I Want To Talk', talked about casting Abhishek Bachchan and said that this is going to be his "best film" in his opinion. 
 

In a conversation with ANI, ace director recalled his meeting with Abhishek in Australia and how after his conversation with him he saw "innocence" of his mor in his eyes. 
 

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"Abhishek and I met in Melbourne, Australia. He took me out to dinner one night, and we talked for 3-4 hours...During our conversation, Abhishek opened his heart to me, and I could see his mor's (Jaya Bachchan) innocence in his eyes...When I was shooting for first time (for film) with him, it was a silent shot and I could see purity and innocence deep within him. I wanted same warmth, which I got in Abhishek." 
 

Calling movie Abhishek's "best" project, he ded, "This would be his best film in my opinion and I will keep it on top...bahut si jagah par Irrfan (Khan) vaale moments create kiye hai. After watching film, you will realise what he has done through his eyes in silence. His performance is outstanding. " 
 

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He also opened up about casting Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in a film, "I would really like to cast Mr Bachchan (Amitabh Bachchan) and Abhishek in a film. i would also like to cast Deepika in it, she is my favourite actress." 
 

I Want to Talk' is directed by Shoojit Sircar and stars Abhishek in le role. story "explores complex emotional dynamics with Abhishek playing a pivotal character in film grappling with deep emotional conflict. " 
 

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While talking about film and message it gives, he shared, "It is all about never give up approach in life. We all have problems in life but we should learn to face m. When you will see Abhishek's characters' problems in film, you will feel 'our issues are nothing'. So, re are problems but it is needed to face m with patience." 
 

Recently, whole team of 'I Want to Talk' attended film's music launch, where y shared ir experience working on project. At event, Abhishek opened up about physical changes he went through for film
 

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"re's always a huge beeline outside his office because experience of making a film with him is very transformative. Not just physically, from what you see."He pointed to movie poster, where he appears with a big belly, and said, "I'm not in this shape anymore."
 

He shared that belly in poster was real, not a prostic, and revealed that he gained extra kilos for film.
 

"But it's been a learning experience. It's been life-changing. And I hope that we've managed to make a bit of a difference to two, or three hours that you spend in cinema or watching film. We've worked hard. It's a very sincere effort," he said.
 

Shoojit Sircar and Ronnie Lahiri have produced project under Rising Sun Films. film is scheduled to release in atres on November 22, 2024. 

--ANI--
 

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23:30 IST, November 19th 2024