Movie Review: ‘Vicky Donor’
‘Vicky Donor’ was anticipated for a few reasons. The main two reasons, arguably, are that it marks the debut of John Abraham’s foray into production and also that it would see the introduction of popular TV host, Ayushmann Khurrana. Aside from this, the film’s USP can also be seen��in it’s taboo topic of sperm donation. The film, from the offset, had quite a list to deliver on.
The story of the movie revolves around one main character, Vicky Arora, played by Khurrana. In an attempt to earn some money and stop his family and friends thinking that he was incapable of being successful, Arora is lured into sperm donation by Dr Chaddha – played by the talented Annu Kapoor. Chaddha is looking for a sperm donor possessing the qualities found in Arora’s persona. When he is left with no other option, Arora decides to give it a go but eventually finds the money too tempting for it not to turn into a routine. Problems arise when he falls in love and gets married, not finding it necessary to divulge to his other half or his own family the reality of his profession.
It has to be said that there are some sterling performances in the movie. Most noted has got to be Kapoor who, as most will agree, it is a pleasure to see back on the screen again. His rendition of the��borderline obsessed and very pushy infertility doctor is rather more convincing that one would have expected it to be. Khurrana, as��a rather��naughty-but-nice protagonist, gives a very unique performance. It is difficult to imagine any other actor fitting into such a role quite like Khurrana has and, for this reason alone, it is a debut which is sure to see him receive many other film offers. Yami Gautam – who plays the role of Ashima Roy, Arora’s love interest��- also makes her debut in the movie and does so in a very natural fashion. It is somewhat a rarity for an actress to be a part of a movie in which the audiences would have been looking at so many other factors before they would focus on her and still make a impact. However, Gautam, quite simply,��shines in��this role.
The soundtrack of ‘Vicky Donor’ should get a special mention. The two tracks that stand out are ‘Rum Whiskey’, the video of which features John Abraham himself, and ‘Paani da rang’. The male version of the latter has been sung by none other than Khurrana himself. Khurrana seems to have gone that extra step by lending his vocals in his first movie and what vocals they are. ‘Paani da rang’ is moving, melodious and shot beautifully too.
There isn’t much that lets this movie down. In fact, one could go as far as to say that one may go into it��thinking it would be a very run-of-the-mill and ineffective film. However, as the story unravels, one comes to realise that it is a story which not only tackles a subject not often talked about in the Indian culture but also does so in a very frank style. The forthrightness of the story should not be overlooked because it is this very aspect in the way that the story is told that gives it a soul. It has perfect portions of comedy, drama and romance.
To end, it would be wrong to not convey a hats off to John Abraham for giving the topic of sperm donation centre-stage in the way that ‘Vicky Donor’ has. The movie gives a perhaps not-thought-about-before perspective to a topic which may otherwise be easily overlooked. If you’re looking for something a little different, fresh and – at the same time – true to its own self, ‘Vicky Donor’ is one to watch!
