Bad Newz: Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk-starrer is inspired by a true story and a real but rare phenomenon

This bizarre biological phenomenon is called heteropaternal superfecundation–which is quite common in dogs, cats, and cows, according to The Guardian.

In simple words, the phenomenon takes place when a woman releases two eggs at the same time or a few days apart in the same reproductive cycle and is sexually involved with multiple partners.

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Bad Newz, directed by Anand Tiwari, is more or less based on the same phenomenon and inspired by the 2022 case. It is a spiritual sequel to the 2019 film Good Newwz starring Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead roles.

The 2022 case was not the only time when this condition came in light. So far, around 25 such cases have been reported around the world. In 1982, twins who were born with two different skin colours were discovered to be conceived as a result of heteroparental superfecundation. A similar case was also reported in 1995, 2001, 2008, 2015, 2016, and 2019.

In 2019, it was reported that a Chinese woman from Xiamen City gave birth to twins from separate fathers. According to Times Now, the twins’ father was suspicious that one of the babies didn’t look like him and the mother was forced to admit that she cheated on her husband in a one-night stand. The final DNA results of the babies confused the father and the mother was left with no choice but to tell the truth, reported Strait Herald.

Bad Newz is currently running in the theatres. The film is eyeing to be Vicky Kaushal’s biggest opener with a collection between Rs 9 to 10 crore, according to Pinkvilla.