Vicky Donor – a 2012 super hit Bollywood movie is still loved by the audience for its portrayal of a hatke subject in a light-hearted manner. A love story between a Punjabi boy and Bengali girl set in the backdrop of sperm donation was full of fun moments and memorable performances.
Just like the Punjabi community, you will see a vivid representation of Bengalis in the movie. Here is a list of such Bengali cultural elements as shown in Vicky Donor.
#MachhIsTooMuch – Oh yes! fish is everything
We all know that any Bengali’s favorite food is fish. Rui, katla, pomphret, prawns, hilsa, betki, etc. – there is no end to this list of favorite fishes and very interestingly Bengalis try to compare everything to fish-eating and bargaining at a fish market. You saw how Ashima’s dad insisted that Vicky must pass the fish test as that helps to judge one’s true character!
#PadhoAurGhumo – Well-read & well-traveled
Bengali’s love to study and travel across the world. No doubt College Street – the biggest book market in India lies in Kolkata. Ask any average Bengali, they will say they go outstation during their Puja holidays or winter vacations. Reading and traveling are like their most distinct hobbies and that’s why they are so knowledgeable. Due to intense reading and traveling, they are broad-minded than any other community. Remember how Ashima’s father simply laughs at the sperm donation profession of Vicky and makes his daughter understand that a well-read and well-traveled person like her shouldn’t see a problem there.
#AcharVichar – Independent outlook
The Pishi or paternal aunt of Ashima is in her 50’s and still unmarried. She sees no problem in leading her life alone than settling for something less. That’s a trait many people don’t have. Also, the family of Ashima is never ashamed of her divorced state. They are always supportive of her career choice and later accepts the Punjabi addition to their family.
#FootballFunda – The passion for Football
No other place in India is as passionate about football as Kolkata. Their Mohun Bagan Vs East Bengal matches go beyond just a match. It is always Ghoti (the ones who always belonged to West Bengal) vs Bangal (the ones who migrated from Bangladesh). Taking that advantage Vicky even tries to strike a conversation with Ashima’s father.
#Gurudeb – Their intense love for RabindraSangeet
Vicky makes “eklacholo re” as his ringtone while going to meet Ashima’s family to impress her dad. He knows any Bengali has an inherent love and respect for the bard – Rabindranath Tagore.
#BandarTopi – The Monkey Cap Case
Till today, it’s unknown what is the reason behind monkey cap fascination. But you will see them in every Bengali household. Dolly ji or Vicky’s mother freaks out when Vicky says he wants to marry Ashima, a Bengali girl. She mocks Bengalis for wearing a monkey cap and that’s hilarious.
#AaramHiAaram – The Comfort of HawaiChappal
A hawaichappal is often associated with a Bengali man. It’s true that after the day’s long working hours, they come home and love to take the comfort of a hawaichappal. But if they are not going to the office, then, they will have separate hawaichappals for several places like market, terrace, garden, etc. Dolly ji fears that her son Vicky will turn someone like that only!
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