joedonor
As a private sperm donor, and someone who lived in India for a while, this was a fun movie to watch. The plot, where an irresponsible young man donates sperm to unknown women but then forms a responsible relationship with a woman he knows in real life is a theme common to western movies such as Starbuck and Delivery Man, but there are many Indian themes not found in western movies, which made it more interesting.
Ajayram
Just watched this movie today, and I must say, the initial reason to watch this movie was the music, I had heard "Pani Da Rang" on Youtube a million times and also heard that the theme of this movie is a little off-track, so I watched it today and I am quite impressed.The movie discusses a topic which would not be openly discussed - issues of infertility and sperm donation. Well crafted story, with funny dialogues, The best performance is by the infertility doctor Chadda, played by Annu Kapoor. Amazing performance, with some funny dialogues, Ayushmann and Yami have also given a great performance for their Bollywood debuts.The movie gets serious in the 2nd half and I thought it would end on a sad note, but it ended on a happy note, which was very nice. Other than the issue of sperm donation, the movie also shows the cultures of two different parts of the country and what happens when they intermingle.Music is very good, "Pani Da Rang" easily is the best song in the soundtrack, but other songs like "Mar Jaiyan", "Whiskey Rum", "Ho Jaane De" are also very good and melodious to listen to.Overall , I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone to watch it at least once. This movie definitely deserves 9/10 in my opinion.
silvan-desouza
When I saw the poster of the film I was shocked and thought that this will be a total farce and then I saw the theatrical trailer and thought it will be a good fun and yes it is a completely hatke film with a concept very novel to Indian audiences.The film not only has a novel concept but the treatment is entirely brilliant, this doesn't fall into the genre of the dumb romcoms we are used to seeing, The first half is superb, the entire Punjabi family is a treat, Ayushman's characterization is very superb and non filmy, The twist in the tale is well handled and there are several hilarious scenes. The interval point is a nice shocker and then the Punjabi meets Bengali conversations are superb too The film does get predictable but it's superbly handled and few flaws are forgiven. The climax is unique and superb tooDirection by Shoojit Sircar is superb Music is a big hit already, RUM WHISKY is superb while Pani Da(composed by Ayushman and sung by him too) is superb too Dialogues bring the house downAyushman Khurana earlier seen as MTV VEEJAY and also acted in the spoof of CDI on MTV, and hosted several shows does a great job as Vicky His natural Punjabi slang is a treat and he is flawless for his first film, A huge surprise Yami Gautam often seen in fair and lovely ads on small screen does a great job and looks beautiful Annu Kapoor is matchless in his role, the talented actor makes you laugh till it hurts. Dolly Ahluwalia is a treat, Kamlesh Gill as Vicky's biji is supremely talented Jayant Das as Ashima's father is superb too rest are goodBefore I end the review, One must acknowledge the contribution of John Abraham who decided to produce such an offbeat low cast film
vcastilino
I basically liked the movie, though would not approve of the basic ethical values behind the whole concept of sperm donation and artificial insemination. Anyway, this movie had its own charm and my personal convictions would not in any way, prevent me from appreciating the good aspects of the movie. The best I liked of the movie was the manner in which the delicate issues of infertility and sperm donation are handled. Given the fact that these are not topics one hears in public domain with an open mind, there was a great possibility that the director (Shoojit Sircar) and the core crew make a farce of it - and yet earn a profit. However, the movie does not in any way demean or make a mockery of these sensitive issues. And still make a great movie. Hats off to them for it. The focus is not the ethical debate nor the commercialisation of the act; it is the pain of longing for a child. Personally I liked the characters of Vicky and that of his grandmother. I liked the latter for her attitude to life and modern living, though chronologically she would be the eldest in the whole cast. One of my proposals for a better humanity, that of adoption of little orphaned children, forms the conclusion of the movie (that too, in fulfillment of a suggestion of the granny) - and I'm happy for it. The character of Vicky's father-in-law too has a significant contribution to make. Towards the end, he questions his daughter: Are you hurt because he was a donor or because he did not reveal this to you or because you cannot get pregnant while he can become a father? That's quite a sharp question demanding a very deep introspection.As by way of living out the character, Vicky does it the best. The evolution of the man from the youngster is portrayed well by Ayushmann Khurrana (Vicky). In the beginning he is nothing but a playful brat and by the end of the movie he is a doting father. This transformation is not something that happens with some single tragic event but is brought about because of his love for his wife. This transformation sets in smoothly and one cannot miss it. On the whole, a good movie, worth watching - could also be used to provoke a healthy discussion on ethical issues involved.
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