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Mirch Masala(1987)

5.6/10
Hindi117 mins

Mirch Masala (1987) is a 117-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. Starring Amole Gupte, Om Puri and Jehangir Choudhary. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Mirch Masala stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.

Director:Ketan Mehta
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
18 February 1987
Director
Ketan Mehta
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 57m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

In 1940s rural India, a woman stands up to a cruel local official. The guard at the spice factory supports her, and other women join the fight. Together, they resist the oppression in their village.

A village's women unite to fight a tyrant.

Film Details

5.6Rating
117Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 February 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleमिर्च मसाला

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in the Rann of Kutch, a vast salt desert, to capture the harsh, isolated setting.
  • Smita Patil was pregnant during filming but performed her own stunts, including running and climbing sequences.
  • Mirch Masala was inspired by a Gujarati folk tale about women using chili powder as a weapon against invaders.
  • The film's original script was written in English and later translated into Hindi for the actors.
  • It was one of the last films of actress Smita Patil, who passed away shortly after its release in 1986.
  • The role of the subedar was played by Naseeruddin Shah, who called it one of his most villainous characters.
  • Director Ketan Mehta used natural lighting and local villagers as extras to create a realistic atmosphere.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mirch Masala

Frequently Asked Questions