Mirch Masala (1987)

  • U
  • 02/18/1987 (IN)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 2h 1m

Overview

Early-1940s, rural British India. When a woman decides to fight against the village's despotic subedar and is supported by the guard of the local spice factory, more women join to defy the prevailing oppression.

Ketan Mehta

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Smita Patil's headshot

Smita Patil

Sonbai
Naseeruddin Shah's headshot

Naseeruddin Shah

Subedar
Om Puri's headshot

Om Puri

Chowkidar Abu Miya
Deepti Naval's headshot

Deepti Naval

Saraswati
Suresh Oberoi's headshot

Suresh Oberoi

Mukhi
Benjamin Gilani's headshot

Benjamin Gilani

Masterji
Harish Patel's headshot

Harish Patel

Pandit
Paresh Rawal's headshot

Paresh Rawal

Villager

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