‘Vicky Donor’ is a hit

It’s a sign that indicates the maturity of the Bollywood cinegoer. John Abraham’s ‘Vicky Donor’, a film about the tricky subject of sperm donation is doing extremely well at the box office. The film, starring VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana, Annu Kapoor and Yaami Gautam has garnered around Rs 22 crore so far. Leading trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, “’Vicky Donor’ collected between Rs 7 cr and Rs 7.5 cr [early estimates] in Wknd 2, taking the 10-day total to Rs 21.5 to Rs 22 cr nett. Hit." 

Incidentally, while it was thought that the comedy, set in Delhi, would do well only in multiplexes and big cities, what comes as a pleasant surprise is that it is a hit in smaller centres as well. After receiving positive reviews from the critics, 'Vicky Donor' earned Rs 13.40 crore in the opening weekend. Thereafter, word-of-mouth helped it go from strength to strength.
Critics say that the success of this film gells well with the changing status of Indian cinema. It may prompt filmmakers to go for more experimentation and bring taboo topics on screen.

John's charming, isn't he?

Prachi Desai finds John Abraham to be the most charming man of B-town. 

Prachi, who has worked with stars like Abhishek Bachchan says, "Before meeting John, I didn't have any perceptions of him. 

But after working with him, I can say that John is a very nice man. He gives a lot of space to me while working. He is an amazing co-star to work with.” Seems John has managed to charm Prachi! 

John feels SRK's detention is 'good as well as bad'

John Abraham was in New Delhi recently for a media meet of his upcoming production 

When asked about Shah Rukh Khan’s detention at a US airport, he said it’s a good as well as a bad thing.  

After reading reports that he justified SRK’s detention, Johnny boy sure found himself in a soup! 

He states, “The US is doing whatever they can to make their country safe, so it is justified. It all depends on how personally you take the issue, and Shah Rukh handled it with a lot of grace.” Wonder why he did not make himself clear by what he meant was ‘good’ and ‘bad’ at the event itself?He adds, “I have been in that detention space where the Federal Bureau of Investigation was called in because I had Afganistan mentioned in my passport, as I had shot there for two months for my film Kabul Express.

First look out: Pooja Bhatt's Jism 2

Bhatt might be announcing from rooftops that Sunny Leone is the lead for Jism 2, but his daughter Pooja Bhatt, the director of the film says that she hasn't yet finalised the glamorous pornstar for the film.

"I ain't letting my secret out. There's quite a bit of speculation about Sunny Leone and Bipasha being part of the film, but I haven't finalised the name yet. Hopefully, we'll be able to make an official announcement soon. But we had a positive meeting with Sunny," Pooja informed TOI.

The lady seen in the first look of Jism 2 is not necessarily Leone. "We must not forget that Jism doesn't really depend on the face. It's a brand name that works. It is sensual as opposed to Murder, which was sexual," Pooja was quoted by the daily as saying.

Pooja denies Rahul Bhatt was ever considered for the role.

Jism 2 is a sequel to the 2003 release which starred Bipasha Basu and John Abraham in the lead.

Sunny Leone on Jism 2

"I am really excited about my Bollywood debut. I am honoured to get an opportunity of working with Mahesh Bhatt."