Released in 2012, remains a landmark in Indian cinema for its brave and lighthearted approach to the then-taboo subjects of sperm donation and infertility . Directed by Shoojit Sircar and marking the maiden production venture of actor John Abraham, the film successfully balanced social commentary with mass entertainment. Plot Overview: A Reluctant Hero and a Quirky Doctor

: Beyond donation, the film subtly promoted adoption as a fulfilling path to parenthood. Performances and Accolades

: The film is credited with starting public conversations about sperm donation and artificial insemination, subjects rarely discussed openly in Indian society at the time.

The story centers on (Ayushmann Khurrana), a carefree Punjabi youth from Delhi's Lajpat Nagar. He is scouted by Dr. Baldev Chaddha (Annu Kapoor), a fertility expert struggling with a low success rate at his sperm bank due to a lack of high-quality donors. Chaddha identifies Vicky as the "perfect" donor—physically fit and with a strong genetic lineage.

: The movie won praise for its humorous but realistic portrayal of the cultural clash between Punjabi and Bengali families .

: It moved away from the "macho" hero trope, presenting a vulnerable, relatable "boy-next-door".