Mimi
Mimi

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Mimi

2021
Movie
132 min
Hindi

An aspiring actress in a small town in Rajasthan agrees to bear a child for a visiting couple seeking a surrogate mother, but her experience takes an unexpected turn when they refuse to have the child anymore.

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IMDb7.1/10
Google Users93%
Director: Laxman UtekarGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In a small Rajasthani town, a surrogate mother, Mimi, agrees to carry a child for an American couple for a hefty sum. However, when the couple abandons the pregnancy, Mimi finds herself in a moral and emotional quandary. She decides to keep the baby, facing societal judgment and personal challenges as a single mother.

Critical Reception

Mimi received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at Kriti Sanon's performance and the film's handling of the sensitive subject matter. While some found the narrative predictable, the emotional core and the performances, particularly by Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi, were widely appreciated by audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Kriti Sanon delivers a career-defining performance as Mimi, carrying the emotional weight of the film.

  • The film balances humor and drama effectively, making a complex subject accessible.

  • Pankaj Tripathi provides excellent support, adding warmth and comedic timing.

Google audience: Google users largely loved Mimi, appreciating its strong performances, touching storyline, and the way it handled the sensitive topic of surrogacy with both humor and heart. Many viewers found it to be an emotional and entertaining watch.

Awards & Accolades

Kriti Sanon received several award nominations and wins for her performance as Mimi, including a Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

Fun Fact

Kriti Sanon gained 15 kg for her role in 'Mimi' to portray the physical changes of pregnancy, and then lost the weight back.

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badelf

badelf

This movie is so highly rated that I expected much more from it. I was a little disappointed. I've enjoyed most of Laxman Utekar's work as a cinematographer, but with Mimi, the screenplay and directing are just not quite tight enough for mo...

Giovanni

Giovanni

When a movie lets you laugh, cry, think and inspire you to become a better person, it means that it's a must-watch. Mimi is precisely one of those movies.In 2013 an American couple is looking for a surrogate in India to bear their baby. The...

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