‘Will you watch my wedding…’: Plea from daughter who defied this CEO’s 100-day death sentence

Arjun Sen’s life was full of achievements, accolades and aspirations – until they disappeared. At 32 years old, the marketing professional was at the peak 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 result was nothing unusual.

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

Breaking the news to loved ones has proven to be as horrific 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 every call, and each one of them broke his resolve.

But it was his young daughter’s questions that pushed him back into the fight. “Dad, are you dying? Will you be there at my wedding?” she asked, her voice trembling with fear. These 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 on, Arjun approached his battle like a meticulous strategist. He followed his treatment plan meticulously, overhauled his lifestyle, and clung to hope as long as his diminishing strength would allow him.

Friends and doctors began referring to him as “the future cancer survivor,” and their faith in him became a lifeline.

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

Years later, Arjun’s unusual journey caught the attention of director Shoojit Sircar, who wanted to bring it to the big screen.

At first, Arjun hesitated, but his daughter urged him to agree, believing his story could inspire countless 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. His message is simple yet profound: focus on the quality of life, cherish every moment, and find strength in the darkest times.