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.
Director: Ketan Mehta · Writer: Ketan Mehta
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.
Mirch Masala is a 1987 drama and thriller movie from India directed by Ketan Mehta, starring Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri. It was released on February 18, 1987. The running time is 2 h 1 min, in Hindi. Audiences rate it 7.9/10 from 21 votes — well received.
Mirch Masala was released on February 18, 1987.
Mirch Masala was directed by Ketan Mehta.
The main cast includes Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Deepti Naval and Suresh Oberoi.
Mirch Masala runs 2 h 1 min.
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It holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 21 ratings, so fans of drama and thriller titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: 7 wins & 1 nomination
Ketan Mehta
Smita Patil
Naseeruddin Shah
Om Puri
Deepti Naval
Suresh Oberoi
Benjamin Gilani
Harish Patel
Paresh Rawal
Amole Gupte
Dina Pathak
Ratna Pathak Shah
Supriya Pathak