Mohsin Khan’s take on surrogacy is laced with fine humour and drama – Firstpost

Cast : Prathamesh Parab, Ankita Lande, Prithvik Pratap & Ganesh Yadav

Director: Mohsin Khan

Language: Hindi

Hindi cinema has made films like Filhaal and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke on surrogacy. Both the films were high on drama and conflicts. But now comes writer-director Mohsin Khan’s film Mamta Child Factory, which brings with it a lot of humour as well. This is a film that deserves a watch for what it says and how it says.

Right from the beginning, Mamta Child Factory carries the weight of its battle with the censor board — a controversy that forced the makers to skip theatrical release and bring the film directly to OTT. Director Mohsin Khan film is emotional take on surrogacy, portrayed through a blend of social drama, humour, and heartfelt human moments.

What the film is about?

Set in a Maharashtrian small town, the story follows Bhau (Prathamesh Parab) and Chochya (Prithvik Pratap), two fun-loving yet ambitious real-estate brokers whose lives take an unexpected turn when Dr. Amruta Deshmukh (Ankita Lande) arrives to set up a fertility centre. Her modern medical dreams collide with deep-rooted social stigma, conservative mindsets, and the fears of rural women who barely understand the concept of surrogacy.

When MLA Sanjay Tatya Bhosale (Ganesh Yadav) secretly seeks surrogacy for his wife, the drama intensifies. The political angle, village rumours, moral questions, and emotional tensions transform the fertility centre into the heart of multiple conflicts. The twists that follow keep the film engaging while staying rooted in the human emotions behind every choice.

What stands out in this dramedy is the performance of the cast. Prathamesh Parab, as Bhau, becomes the heart of the film—funny, lovable and genuinely expressive, especially when the story turns serious. Ankita Lande brings grace and conviction to the role of Dr. Amruta, capturing both the emotional and ethical weight of surrogacy with remarkable sensitivity.

Prithvik Pratap complements Prathamesh perfectly, delivering sharp comic timing as Chochya. Ganesh Yadav adds power and vulnerability as the MLA struggling between personal desires and public pressure, deepening the film’s social drama. Supporting actors like Sujata Mogal and Vijay Patwardhan further strengthen the storytelling and make the village atmosphere feel authentic and lived-in.

Mohsin Khan shines in both writing and direction, bringing a balanced, warm and realistic approach to a sensitive subject like surrogacy. He treats the topic with sincerity, ensuring it never turns preachy or heavy-handed. The first half of the film is filled with humour, village charm and lighthearted moments, while the second half gradually shifts into emotional drama, social conflict and moral dilemmas. What stands out most in his filmmaking is his ability to maintain equilibrium—portraying surrogacy alongside social stigma, blending entertainment with emotional depth, and infusing humour while keeping the core humane.

Mamta Child Factory is a film that blends surrogacy, social drama, village humour, and heartfelt emotions with remarkable balance. Despite its censorship hurdles, the film arrives on OTT with confidence — and rightfully so.

Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars)