Shoojit Sircar Reflects On Vicky Donor and October, 'It Was A Difficult Taboo Subject...'

Shoojit Sircar has a double celebration on April 20. Two of his most relevant films Vicky Donor and October were released on this date, although five years apart. In an exclusive, he speaks on the two important films of his career.

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Isn’t it a strange coincidence that two of the finest works were released on the same date?

Yes, a very coincidence. I am happy that I could make both of these stories... I didn’t think that film would get so much love.

October was not so successful on release but has acquired a cult following over the years?

During the pandemic, October actually got a huge surprise following among film lovers. I never got so many beautiful messages before.

Vicky Donor was a very bold leap into an untrodden territory, sperm donation?

In Vicky Donor I am glad that I could stick to the essence of the narrative and didn’t get lost with just comedic gimmicks. It was a difficult taboo subject to handle then. But now it’s a more comfortable theme to tackle.

Vicky Donor and October are poles apart in theme and treatment?

I am glad I got the chance of exploring different genres… and most importantly exploring lives of ordinary people .

Among all your films, October is my favourite?

Yes I love the pace of October…that’s my pace… peaceful.

Are you in touch with your actors Ayushmann Khurrana,Yami Gautam, Varun Dhawan, Banita Sandhu, etc from Vicky Donor and October?

Yes , all the actors are still in touch with me… I repeated my collaboration with many actors from both the films in later films.

What was your biggest takeaway from both the films?

The biggest takeaway was, sticking to core of the story, and not deviating, and that your integrity in the storytelling will find an audience.

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Given a choice what would you like to change in Vicky Donor and October?

There are many things that I would want to change in Vicky Donor. But not much in October… film after film I am learning and trying not to repeat those mistakes.

Your next?

My next is again an ordinary story of an ordinary man..Abhishek Bachchan plays the protagonist.

Have you been watching the recent films?

I haven’t seen much … watching mostly documentaries.