Shoojit Sircar expressed immense joy and pride following Abhishek Bachchan’s Best Actor win at the Melbourne Film Festival for his performance in ‘I Want To Talk.’ Sircar recounted the elation he felt upon hearing the news, emphasizing his belief in Bachchan’s talent from the very beginning of the project. He highlighted Bachchan’s genuine portrayal of the character and the actor’s well-deserved recognition. Sircar also shared a congratulatory message received from Amitabh Bachchan, attributing the achievement to their prior collaboration and how that led to Abhishek’s casting. He further praised Abhishek’s complete immersion in the role, stating that during filming, he saw the character Arjun Sen, not Abhishek Bachchan. Sircar believes that many more people should watch the film to appreciate Bachchan’s talent.
