The story revolves around Bernard (Manuel de Orlim) and his only daughter Nelisha (Daisy) and Mariam (Elsa Ferrao) and her only son Austin (Vellington). Austin and Nelisha tie the knot, but when the latter steps into her husband’s house, indifferences follow.
As Austin and Nelisha are brought up since childhood by their single parents, they are over pampered. Austin’s godmother Cristine (Connie Rebello) and his uncle Albert (Pascoal da Costa) along with his priest son, Fr Samuel (Caldino) reside under the same roof.
Even after marriage, Austin is pampered by his mom and Mariam fails to respect the freedom of the newlyweds. She is always critical about her daughter-in-law. And when Bernard visits his daughter, he favours Nelisha.
A day dawns when Austin has to leave his wife behind and go abroad. As Mariam has come doing all odd jobs for her son at home, she can’t stand Nelisha assisting Austin in packing his luggage.
In the absence of Austin, Nelisha becomes an object of humiliation at the hands of her mother-in-law. She leaves the house and returns to her father. Meanwhile, news about Nelisha’s pregnancy comes to light.
Will Nelisha save the unborn child in her womb? Or will she abort at the insistence of her father? What is Austin’s reaction at his wife’s unwise decision? Will the couple stay united and face the storm or will they face division and humiliation?
Pascoal da Costa’s tiatr ‘Mummy-cho Boy Daddy-chem Girl’ has a good storyline which is relevant in today’s families. Pampering by the guardians even after their offspring has grown and settled in marriage is a sore sight in some families. In every scene, there are powerful messages to be carried home by the audience.
As guardians, Manuel de Orlim and Elsa Ferrao have played convincing roles, but both could tone down their voices. They are ably supported by Daisy and Vellington as offspring respectively. Pascoal da Costa, Caldino and Clarence have extended good support to the main cast. Pascoal da Costa and Clarence provide some philosophical thoughts, while Caldino as a missionary priest is apt in act and dialogue delivery.
In the comical acts, Kenny, Clemcy, Connie and Fatimo Carvalho join hands for some laughter pills. As migrants, Clemcy and Fatimo are entertaining, but the former wins in her dress code and dialogues.
There are a good number of songs to appeal to the earbuds. Valanka comes in for the opening song, followed by Erica with a solo. There are two songs by Peter/Roshan which receive applause and there are another two songs by Pascoal, Manuel de Orlim and Anyal, one carrying a tribute to the late Philip de Orlim. There are solos by Rons, Tanisha, Velroy, Clemcy Falcao, Violet and Abony. A song by Sweety and Clemcy throw light on Albert Einstein and another by Valanka, Clemcy, Abony and Sweety focus on professions. Cristo and team have provided good music.
The stage sets are handled by Anthony de Ambaji, while Luis takes care of the light effects.