Shoojit Sircar is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film I Want to Talk starring Abhishek Bachchan. While promoting the film, he shared his feelings of guilt over Irrfan Khan’s demise and how while Abhishek was stepping into a role that felt like a replacement, he expressed uncertainty about how it would be done. How to be accepted.
In an interview with India Today, Shoojit Sircar talked about the deep loss he felt after the death of his close friend Irrfan Khan. Shoojit said that despite the passage of time, the guilt of losing Irrfan still remains and he is struggling to overcome it.
He said, “I still haven’t got over Irrfan’s death. There’s a lot of guilt that takes over completely and I don’t know how to resolve it.”
The filmmaker shared how irreplaceable Irrfan was in both his life and work, and added that they were meant to collaborate on I Want to Talk. To deal with this, he keeps in touch with Irrfan’s family, Babil and Sutapa, so much so that Babil joins his next project. He also reflected on the enormous challenge of adjusting to the fact that his friend is no longer around.
Shoojit further revealed that he had Irrfan Khan in mind while writing the script of I Want to Talk. Reflecting on the loss, she shared that she had told Abhishek Bachchan about the affair.
He mentioned how, despite Irrfan’s absence, Abhishek Bachchan has stepped up to bring this vision to life, promising to give his best for both Irrfan and Shoojit. While the actor has respected the role, he admitted that no one can truly replace the irreplaceable Irrfan.
Shoojit Sircar shared that Abhishek gave a remarkable performance in I Want to Talk, but he couldn’t help but see traces of Irrfan Khan in his portrayal. He praised the actor’s ability to bring unique purity to the role, especially through his eyes, which reminded him of Irrfan’s special quality.
The director of I Want to Talk said that the connection will become clear after the audience watches the film. Reflecting on his process, the director also mentioned that making films helps him heal, bring peace and deeper understanding, ultimately making him a better person.
Meanwhile, I Want To Talk stars a talented cast led by Abhishek Bachchan, with Pearle De, Ahilya Bamru, Jayant Kripalani, Christine Goddard and Johnny Lever playing the lead roles.
The screenplay and dialogues are written by Ritesh Shah, while the film is produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar. Set to release on November 22, 2024, this entertaining drama promises to enthrall the audience with its compelling performances and powerful storyline.
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