Shoojit Sircar sees more of Jaya Bachchan than Amitabh in Abhishek's performance

Shoojit Sircar’s I Want to Talk will feature Abhishek Bachchan in a heart-wrenching and intense role, where he plays a man battling a terminal illness. In an exclusive chat with India Today Digital, the filmmaker shared insights about his casting choice and how Abhishek’s performance reflects the qualities of his parents, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Reflecting on his experience working with both Amitabh and Abhishek, Shoojit shared that while both actors possess immense discipline and passion for their craft, their approaches to their work differ. Shoojit also noted that Abhishek’s personal life as a "girl dad" resonated with the story of I Want to Talk.