Mirch(2010)
Mirch is a 2010 Hindi anthology sex comedy-drama film directed by Vinay Shukla. The cast includes Konkona Sen Sharma, Raima Sen, Shreyas Talpade, and Boman Irani. The film follows a struggling screenwriter who narrates four erotic tales from the Panchatantra to a skeptical producer. Each story is set in a different historical period and features a clever woman who uses her intelligence to fulfill her desires. The film weaves between the modern-day pitch and the ancient narratives. Mirch received mixed reviews for its bold content and unique structure. It was released on October 22, 2010, by Reliance Big Pictures.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Lionsgate Play, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 2010
- Director
- Vinay Shukla
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A struggling screenwriter named Maanav pitches a bold film idea to a grumpy producer. He tells four stories from the Panchatantra. Each story is about a woman who uses her wit to get love, freedom, or revenge. The producer must decide if these spicy tales are worth making.
“Spicy tales of clever women.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mirch
Cast reunions in this film: Boman Irani & Raima Sen (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mirch Masala' but was shortened to avoid confusion with a 1987 film of the same name.
- It features four separate stories, each inspired by ancient Indian fables but set in modern times with adult themes.
- Director Vinay Shukla had not directed a film for over a decade before making 'Mirch'.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and was later promoted more heavily on home video and television.
- It includes actors like Raima Sen and Shreyas Talpade in roles that were considered bold departures from their usual work.
- The soundtrack was composed by Shantanu Moitra, known for his music in films like 'Parineeta' and '3 Idiots'.
- Despite its erotic themes, the film was not given an 'A' certificate by Indian censors, allowing a wider audience.