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Hindi CINEMA · 1987

Mirch Masala

मिर्च मसाला

1987-02-18121 min
DramaThriller

Audience rating

7.9/10

Source: TMDB20 votes

THE STORY

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.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Mirch Masala (1987) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Thriller. Directed by Ketan Mehta. The cast includes Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Deepti Naval. Runtime: 121 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Ketan Mehta
Ketan MehtaDirector
Portrait of Om Puri
Om PuriChowkidar Abu Miya
Portrait of Deepti Naval
Deepti NavalSaraswati
Portrait of Paresh Rawal
Paresh RawalVillager
Portrait of Dina Pathak
Dina PathakMaanki, factory worker
Portrait of Ratna Pathak Shah
Ratna Pathak ShahFactory worker
Portrait of Supriya Pathak
Supriya PathakFactory worker
Portrait of Mohan Gokhale
Mohan GokhaleMukhi's Brother
Portrait of Ram Gopal Bajaj
Ram Gopal BajajFactory owner
Portrait of Nina Kulkarni
Nina KulkarniFactory worker
Portrait of Raj Babbar
Raj BabbarSonbai's Husband (uncredited)
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Mirch Masala FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Mirch Masala?

Mirch Masala is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Mirch Masala?

Our source metadata lists 18 February 1987. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Mirch Masala?

The listed director is Ketan Mehta.

Who is in the cast of Mirch Masala?

The available cast credits include Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Deepti Naval, Suresh Oberoi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Mirch Masala?

The recorded runtime is 121 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Mirch Masala?

The source lists these genres: Drama, Thriller.

What is the original title of Mirch Masala?

The original title in our source data is मिर्च मसाला. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is Mirch Masala about?

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.