- By Prerna Targhotra
- Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Heteropaternal Superfecundation: The much-anticipated movie, Bad Newz starring Vicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri and Ammy Virk hit the theatres on July 19 and has been receiving great reviews from the public. Directed by Anand Tiwari, Bad Newz revolves around the complexities of ‘Heteropaternal Superfecundation’ amidst heartfelt chaos and comedy. If you are planning to watch the movie, you must understand the basic concept highlighted in the movie. Therefore, let’s dive into what heteropaternal superfecundation is.
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What Is Heteropaternal Superfecundation?
It is a rare condition in which fertilisation of two or more egg cells from the same cycle by sperm from separate acts of sexual intercourse. This can lead to twin babies from two separate biological fathers.
The term heteropaternal means different fathers and superfecundation refers to successive fertilisation of two or more ova from the same ovulation, especially by different sires. These babies usually share the same mother but different fathers.
Usually, sperm cells can live inside a female body for up to five days and once the ovulation period begins, the egg remains viable for about 12-48 hours before disintegrating. Superfecundation generally occurs within hours or days of the first instance of fertilisation with egg cells released during the same cycle.
If an ovum is typically released after the female was already impregnated during previous ovulation. During this, a chance of a second pregnancy occurs, albeit at a different stage of development and is known as superfetation.
How Common Is Heteropaternal Superfecundation?
Heteropaternal Superfecundation is commonly noted in animals such as dogs and cats, although it is rare in humans.
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Talking about Bad Newz, the movie features Vicky Kaushal as Akhil Chadha, Tripti Dimri as Saloni Bagga and Ammy Virk as Gurbir Pannu. The lives of the three intersect as they navigate heteropaternal superfecundation in the film, directed by Anand Tiwari. The movie is a blend of humour and drama that promises an engaging plot for the viewers.