Vicky Donor is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Shoojit Sircar and produced by actor John Abraham in his maiden production venture with Sunil Lulla under Eros International and Ronnie Lahiri under Rising Sun Films.
[11] The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam, with Annu Kapoor and Dolly Ahluwalia in pivotal roles.
Vicky hides his career after facing ridicule from his friends but starts spending wildly renovating his house and the parlour.
Vicky meets an ambitious accountant, Ashima Roy, at the bank, and they fall in love after going out a number of times.
Vicky is arrested on suspicion of handling black money but is bailed out by Dr. Chaddha, who reveals his occupation to his family members.
The couple reunites, adopts the little girl, and Vicky continues to occasionally donate sperm for Chaddha's clinic.
[24] When questioned about the risky subject matter, Abraham responded, "Basically, Vicky Donor is a romantic comedy.
Abraham hoped that the film could shed light on a serious issue still considered "taboo" in Indian society.
[25] Juhi Chaturvedi, creative director at advertising agency Bates, who wrote the screenplay based on her own idea, had stayed in Lajpat Nagar as a student at College of Arts, Delhi.
"[28] 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.
It was reported that the 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 the reality show MTV Roadies: Season 2, which was sperm donation.
[28][31] The soundtrack album features eight tracks which were composed by Abhishek-Akshay, Bann, Rochak Kohli and Ayushmann Khurrana.
Actor Khurrana also composed and sung the track "Pani Da Rang" which was released as a single on 1 February 2012.
The strings were later re-recorded by Aditya Kumar for online copy The entire album released by Eros Music on 29 February 2012.
Blessy Chettiar of DNA India rated the film with 4/5 and said, "Run to the nearest theatre and surrender yourself to charm of Vicky and his team.
"[34] Madhureeta Mukherjee of The Times of India gave Vicky Donor 3.5 out of 5 and said, "It takes a man to make a film like this, literally.
"[35] Mathures Paul of The Statesman gave the film 3.5/5 and wrote, "Vicky Donor is an admirable movie that is at once simple, emotional, daring and in your face.
[39] Vicky Donor is the 3rd small-budget film of 2012 after Paan Singh Tomar and Kahaani to receive such an acceptance by critics, multiplex goers and urban audience.