Shoojit Sircar Laud Abhishek Bachchan’s Performance in I Want To Talk: ‘Irrfan-Like Moments'

Shoojit Sircar Laud Abhishek Bachchan’s Performance in I Want To Talk: Indian filmmaker and director Shoojit Sircar, who is all set to release his film 'I Want To Talk,' opened up about the casting of Abhishek Bachchan and believed that this would be his "best film."

In a recent chat with ANI, the director talks about his meeting with Abhishek in Australia and how following his conversation with him he saw the "innocence" of his mother in his eyes.

He added, "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 mother's (Jaya Bachchan) innocence in his eyes...When I was shooting for the first time (for the film) with him, it was a silent shot and I could see the purity and innocence deep within him. I wanted the same warmth, which I got in Abhishek."

The director also said, "This would be his best film in my opinion, and I will keep it on the top...bahut si jagah par Irrfan (Khan) vaale moments create kiye hai (He gave a lot of Irrfan-like moments in the film). After watching the film, you will realise what he has done through his eyes in silence. His performance is outstanding."

Speaking about casting Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in a film, he said, "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."

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

He added, "There's always a huge beeline outside his office because the experience of making a film with him is very transformative. Not just physically, from what you see."

He said, pointing to the movie poster where he is shown with a large belly, "I'm not in this shape anymore."

At last, he said, "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 the two, or three hours that you spend in the cinema or watching the film. We've worked hard. It's a very sincere effort."