Kolkata: Director Shoojit Sircar, whose film 'Vicky Donor' has bagged three national awards, says he was happy and surprised to see the film, which deals with the subject of sperm donation, well received by the audiences.
"I did not know how a topic like sperm donation would be received well by the audience, but all my doubts cleared once I came to know that the sensitive infertility issue that the film dealt with was actually discussed favourably by the people," Shoojit told PTI.
He thanked John Abraham for producing the film and said he had a wonderful chemistry with the actor who is appearing in his next film 'Madras Cafe'.
"He is a wonderful friend, a gem of a person, honest and straightforward. He will say things on your face and he is simple," Shoojit said....
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