Mirch Masala
7.8
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.
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Smita Patil
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Ketan Mehta Director · Chunilal Madia Author Rajat Dholakia Composer
First release February 18, 1987 · Produced in India, United Kingdom · Original title मिर्च मसाला
Production
National Film Development Corporation of India
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India · United Kingdom
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Original title
मिर्च मसाला
Original language
Hindi
Spoken on screen
Hindi
Release dates
India · February 18, 1987
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Russia
June 30, 1987 · Theatrical
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