Kookh is a 2016 Gujarati film directed by Nimesh Desai which again revolves around the subject of surrogacy. The story is set in Anand, Gujarat, also known as the "Baby Factory of India" whereby there's a clinic that specializes in artificial insemination treatment, giving hope and opportunity to childless couples to become parents through women opting for surrogacy.
It is the story of Rudi, a woman who soughts to surrogacy, to satisfy her survival needs and secure a safe and financially stable future for her child Mithi. However, the climax marks a whirlpool of emotions unfurling with the tragic death of Mithi. Rudi completely loses control of the situation, feeling devastated to death. The movie very sensitively and delicately captures the trajectory of Rudi becoming a mother after Mithi's death. Promising and captivating, the story is bound to keep you on the edge and make you feel the finer nuances of motherhood, thus connecting an emotional chord with the film and its distinct characters.