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''Vicky Donor'' deals with the concept of [[sperm donation]] and [[infertility]].<ref>{{cite web |
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}}</ref> When questioned about the risky subject matter, Abraham responded "Basically, ''Vicky Donor'' is a romantic comedy between a Punjabi boy and a Bengali girl. But the concept is set against the background of sperm donation." Abraham hoped that the film could shed light on a serious issue still considered "[[taboo]]" in Indian society. Sircar said, "I want to take a light-hearted look at the taboo attached to infertility and artificial insemination." Before filming began, Sircar researched upon the plot themes for three years.<ref name="R1">{{cite web |
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Despite the usual trend, Abraham did not take up the leading role in the film: "It was a conscious decision to not act in my first production because I believe producing a film is about creating quality content that I believe in."<ref name="R2">{{cite web |
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| Vicky Donor | |
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| Directed by | Shoojit Sircar |
| Written by | Juhi Chaturvedi[1][2] |
| Produced by | John Abraham[3] |
| Starring | Ayushmann Khurrana Yami Gautam Annu Kapoor |
Production company | Rising Sun Films |
| Distributed by | John Abraham Entertainment Eros Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | Template:Film India |
| Language | Template:Film Hindi |
| Budget | 20 crores |
Vicky Donor is an upcoming Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Shoojit Sircar and produced by actor John Abraham[4]. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam and Annu Kapoor in the lead roles. It is set to release on April 20, 2012.[5] It is based on the concept of sperm donation and infertility.[6]
Cast
- Ayushmann Khurana as Vicky Arora
- Yami Gautam as Neha
- Annu Kapoor as Dr. Baldev Chaddha
- John Abraham as Himself in song "Rum Whisky"
Production
Themes and development
Vicky Donor deals with the concept of sperm donation and infertility.[7] When questioned about the risky subject matter, Abraham responded "Basically, Vicky Donor is a romantic comedy between a Punjabi boy and a Bengali girl. But the concept is set against the background of sperm donation." Abraham hoped that the film could shed light on a serious issue still considered "taboo" in Indian society. Sircar said, "I want to take a light-hearted look at the taboo attached to infertility and artificial insemination." Before filming began, Sircar researched upon the plot themes for three years.[8]
Production
Despite the usual trend, Abraham did not take up the leading role in the film: "It was a conscious decision to not act in my first production because I believe producing a film is about creating quality content that I believe in."[9] Director Sircar suggested Khurrana, a video jockey and television host, for the role of Vicky; he was considered because he was popular among the youth, and also because the role required an authentic Punjabi characterization. Khurrana said, "[And] I am from Chandigarh, my Punjabi is fluent. I can read and write in it too."[10][8] Khurrana turned down three film projects to play the lead in Vicky Donor. To prepare for the role, he met several medical experts and donors to understand the concept of sperm donation; a major medical consultant specializing in the field was later inducted as a medical adviser for the film. Additionally, Khurrana studied acting and attended workshops with N.K. Sharma in Delhi.[8] It was later reported that Abraham would perform an "item number" in the film.[11] Commenting on the lead's performance, Abraham said "I am glad I cast Ayushmann in the lead. He's a complete natural, has all the trappings of a fine actor and has delivered a super performance. It doesn't seem like Vicky Donor is his first film." It was reported that the film's production crew would feature "the best technicians from Los Angeles", and acclaimed action choreographer J J Perry. Incidentally, Ayushmann who plays the lead role, successfully performed a task on reality show Roadies Season 2, which was sperm donation.[9]
References
- ^ So what’s a sperm?
- ^ Juhi Chaturvedi Filmography
- ^ "John Abraham turns producer with Vicky Donor". NDTV. November 10, 2011. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ "John Abraham proud of his first 'baby'". Hindustan Times. February 16, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ "Vicky Donor Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ 'Vicky Donor' a funny take on sperm donation
- ^ "John next production based on sperm donors". Hindustan Times. February 17, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Ayushmann's film debut as sperm donor". The Times of India. October 7, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
- ^ a b "John Abraham is looking for a Donor". The Times of India. November 9, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
- ^ "Introducing John's new hero: Ayushman Khurana". Hindustan Times. February 18, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
- ^ "John turns producer and item boy for sperm donors!". Daily Bhaskar. February 18, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
External Links
- Vicky Donor at IMDb