Arjun Sen’s life was one of success, accolades and aspirations, until it wasn’t. At 32, the marketing professional was at the top of his career, leading high-stakes meetings and closing deals.

But everything changed in an instant. During a normal work day, Arjun started vomiting blood in the middle of a meeting. The aftermath was anything but normal.

Medical reports revealed an aggressive cancer, and doctors issued a grim verdict: Sen, the founder and CEO of ZenMango, had only 100 days to live.

Breaking the news to loved ones was as terrifying as the diagnosis itself. With his family thousands of miles away in India, Arjun had to rely on phone calls to share the devastating truth. Tears, shock, and helpless sympathy greeted him at each call, each erasing his resolve.

But it was his young daughter’s poignant questions that made him fight back. “Dad, are you dying? Will you be there at my wedding?” he asked, his voice shaking with fear. Those words became his turning point.

Arjun vowed to defy the odds, not just for himself, but for the future moments his daughter envisioned.

From that day, Arjun approached his battle like a meticulous strategist. She rigorously followed her treatment plan, overhauled her lifestyle, and clung to hope as tightly as her declining strength would allow.

Friends and doctors began referring to him as a “future cancer survivor” and their belief in him became a lifesaver.

As his health stabilized, Arjun focused his energy on what mattered most: time with loved ones, meaningful conversations, and writing. Words became her sanctuary, a way to process her pain and share her resilience.

Years later, Arjun’s extraordinary journey caught the attention of filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who wanted to bring him to the big screen.

At first, Arjun was hesitant, but his daughter urged him to say yes, believing that his story could inspire many others. This decision led to the film I Want to Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan, a celebration of Arjun’s triumph over adversity.

More than 25 years after his diagnosis, Arjun has become a beacon of hope for cancer patients around the world. Her message is simple but profound: focus on the quality of life, cherish every moment, and find strength in the darkest moments.