Shoojit: Irrfan couldn’t battle cancer mentally – Excl

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who is known for his unique storytelling and critically acclaimed films, opened up about his latest project, I Want To Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan. In a candid conversation with ETimes on the sidelines of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), he discussed the challenges of bringing unconventional narratives to the screen, his approach to casting, and the deeply personal inspirations behind his stories. He also reflected on the legacy of the late Irrfan Khan and shed light on his creative choices.