Abhishek Bachchan’s latest film, I Want To Talk, directed by Shoojit Sircar, premiered in theaters on November 22, 2024, to widespread acclaim. Centered on the poignant story of a single father and his evolving relationship with his daughter, the movie has been lauded for its emotional depth and stellar performances.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap shared his heartfelt experience of watching I Want To Talk with his daughter, just weeks before her wedding. Taking to Instagram, Kashyap posted the movie’s poster along with a touching note, expressing how the film resonated deeply with him as a father. His praise highlighted the universal themes of love, growth, and parenthood portrayed in the film.
Anurag Kashyap captioned it, “My daughter gets married in a couple of weeks and we went on our last movie date together before I give her away to see @shoojitsircar ‘ “I want to Talk”. It was like the deep cleansing of the soul watching this beautiful film with @aaliyahkashyap I laughed and i teared up. Like Arjun Sen we all have our personal marathons and how unintrusively the filmmaker captures it, armed with a career best performance of @bachchan ( he fully has now come into his own) and the two powerhouses Reeya’s @ahillyeah and the little one who i don’t know. Still absorbing it and find it hard to articulate my exact feelings because i can not count the amount of feelings i felt watching this film . Do yourself a favour and watch ot while it’s still in cinemas . If nothing , it will definitely talk to you in ways you want but didn’t expect . You are special Shoojit and you know it.”
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recently described AbhishekBachchan’s role as his “career-best” performance, echoing the sentiments of many critics and fans. Bachchan’s portrayal of a father navigating the challenges of parenthood and personal vulnerability has been widely appreciated as a nuanced and powerful act.
Critics and audiences alike have been moved by the film’s exploration of familial relationships, personal sacrifices, and the bittersweet moments of parenting. With its heartfelt narrative and standout performances, I Want To Talk has been hailed as one of Abhishek Bachchan’s most significant contributions to Indian cinema.
