<p><strong>Mimi</strong></p>.<p><strong>Netflix (Hindi)</strong></p>.<p><strong>Director: Laxman Utekar</strong></p>.<p><strong>Cast: Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi and Supriya Pathak</strong></p>.<p><strong>Rating: 2.5/5</strong></p>.<p>Bollywood has made films on surrogacy earlier. However, 'Mimi' is a rare film about what a surrogate mother does when the parents who have hired her change their mind.</p>.<p>Mimi (Kriti Sanon) has to take some hard decisions that affect her dreams of becoming an actress, and cast a shadow on ‘family pride’.</p>.<p>The narrative is sometimes rushed, and sometimes slow. Eventually, ‘Mimi’ turns out to be a predictable comedy-drama. Though the climax is well-meaning, it looks random and unconnected to what has happened before.</p>.<p>Sanon as Mimi is bubbly, and excels with her dancing skills. The film rests on her shoulders. Pankaj Tripathi, as driver Bhanu, is brilliant with his expressions and comic-timing.</p>.<p>A scene where Mimi questions Bhanu about why he is so supportive is touching. He says drivers follow a principle: the passenger must reach the destination, despite potholes and other hurdles.</p>.<p>Sai Tamhankar plays Shama, Mimi’s closest friend. Mimi’s parents—portrayed by Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa—do well. Other supporting characters fade into the background.</p>
<p><strong>Mimi</strong></p>.<p><strong>Netflix (Hindi)</strong></p>.<p><strong>Director: Laxman Utekar</strong></p>.<p><strong>Cast: Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi and Supriya Pathak</strong></p>.<p><strong>Rating: 2.5/5</strong></p>.<p>Bollywood has made films on surrogacy earlier. However, 'Mimi' is a rare film about what a surrogate mother does when the parents who have hired her change their mind.</p>.<p>Mimi (Kriti Sanon) has to take some hard decisions that affect her dreams of becoming an actress, and cast a shadow on ‘family pride’.</p>.<p>The narrative is sometimes rushed, and sometimes slow. Eventually, ‘Mimi’ turns out to be a predictable comedy-drama. Though the climax is well-meaning, it looks random and unconnected to what has happened before.</p>.<p>Sanon as Mimi is bubbly, and excels with her dancing skills. The film rests on her shoulders. Pankaj Tripathi, as driver Bhanu, is brilliant with his expressions and comic-timing.</p>.<p>A scene where Mimi questions Bhanu about why he is so supportive is touching. He says drivers follow a principle: the passenger must reach the destination, despite potholes and other hurdles.</p>.<p>Sai Tamhankar plays Shama, Mimi’s closest friend. Mimi’s parents—portrayed by Supriya Pathak and Manoj Pahwa—do well. Other supporting characters fade into the background.</p>