Shoojit Sircar's Surprising Journey to Success! You Won't Believe What He Did Before Directing

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Discover the incredible story of Shoojit Sircar, the creative genius behind Bollywood masterpieces like Vicky Donor, Piku, and Sardar Udham. Starting his career as an accountant, Shoojit transitioned into creating award-winning ads, including those celebrated at Cannes, before becoming a trailblazing filmmaker.

In this episode, we dive deep into his love for football, untold tales of shelved biopics, and his latest project, I Want to Talk. Starring Abhishek Bachchan as an NRI dad navigating life’s challenges with his daughter, the film promises an emotional rollercoaster with Shoojit's signature storytelling flair.

00:00 - Cold Open
00:54 - Early Life
06:24 - Football
14:17 - First Job in Hotel Industry
17:29 - Theatre experience
23:09 - Transporting into Documentary Films
26:06 - Heading into Production
28:46 - First Directorial Commercial
33:46 - Break
34:48 - Diving into Films
44:58 - I Want To Talk with Abhishek Bachchan
50:09 - Acting Out for Actors
56:33 - AMA - Fans
1:02:41 - Outro

Get an exclusive look into the life and work of one of India’s most celebrated directors. Tune in now to uncover the man behind the magic!

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