Mimi review :
Ladies and gentleman, we finally have something to cheer about!! After the onslaught of underwhelming OTT releases starting with Sadak 2 (2020) right till Toofaan last month, Mimi comes as a welcome break - a film you can sit and enjoy with your entire family. This is a film which would've worked in theatres as well through strong word of mouth though the makers decided to take the OTT route.
Adapted from the Marathi film Mala Aai Vhaychay (2011), Mimi revolves around the titular character (Kriti Sanon) who is a Rajasthani dancer with a Bollywood dream. A local driver (Pankaj Tripathi) approaches her to be a surrogate to a foreign couple (Evelyn- Aidan) for a fat amount.
Next, Mimi conceives and is in her last stage of pregnancy when the couple run away due to a misunderstanding. The strong willed Mimi keeps the child, raises him as her own son till one day, the couple resurface to claim him.
Writer - director Laxman Utekar deserves applause for mixing humour and emotions effectively as well as extracting superlative performances from his entire cast. Kriti Sanon delivers her best performance till date. Pankaj Tripathi is first rate. Sai Tamhankar excels in a non glamorous role. Manoj Pahwa and Supriya Pathak lend solid support. Evelyn Edwards leaves a mighty impression as the firang lady who cannot conceive. Rohan Shankar's zingy dialogues deserve a special mention.
The film has a positive feel to it right from Mimi's "never give up" attitude to the Hindu Muslim unity shown between her and Sai Tamhankar's character. In present scenario, such a feel good movie is always welcome. Recommended watch on Netflix/ Jio Cinema!!
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.
Ladies and gentleman, we finally have something to cheer about!! After the onslaught of underwhelming OTT releases starting with Sadak 2 (2020) right till Toofaan last month, Mimi comes as a welcome break - a film you can sit and enjoy with your entire family. This is a film which would've worked in theatres as well through strong word of mouth though the makers decided to take the OTT route.
Adapted from the Marathi film Mala Aai Vhaychay (2011), Mimi revolves around the titular character (Kriti Sanon) who is a Rajasthani dancer with a Bollywood dream. A local driver (Pankaj Tripathi) approaches her to be a surrogate to a foreign couple (Evelyn- Aidan) for a fat amount.
Next, Mimi conceives and is in her last stage of pregnancy when the couple run away due to a misunderstanding. The strong willed Mimi keeps the child, raises him as her own son till one day, the couple resurface to claim him.
Writer - director Laxman Utekar deserves applause for mixing humour and emotions effectively as well as extracting superlative performances from his entire cast. Kriti Sanon delivers her best performance till date. Pankaj Tripathi is first rate. Sai Tamhankar excels in a non glamorous role. Manoj Pahwa and Supriya Pathak lend solid support. Evelyn Edwards leaves a mighty impression as the firang lady who cannot conceive. Rohan Shankar's zingy dialogues deserve a special mention.
The film has a positive feel to it right from Mimi's "never give up" attitude to the Hindu Muslim unity shown between her and Sai Tamhankar's character. In present scenario, such a feel good movie is always welcome. Recommended watch on Netflix/ Jio Cinema!!
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.