Mirch Masala

1987 • 117 minutes
4.4
26 reviews
79%
Tomatometer
Eligible
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About this movie

In colonial India, subedars (tax collectors) went from village to village, with soldiers, often demanding more than taxes. A subedar commands Sonbai, a beautiful and confidant women whose husband is away in the city, to sleep with him. She slaps him and flees for safety to a spice factory where women grind chillies into fine powder. The aged factory guard, Abu Mian, locks the door behind her, refusing to open it to the soldiers, to the cowardly village men led by the mayor, and to the subedar himself. The town's teacher, who follows Gandhi, and a few women, led by the mayor's wife, protest ineffectually against this village-approved rape. The stage is set for a final confrontation. (CBFC U 6784)

Ratings and reviews

4.4
26 reviews
shabina siddiqui
November 13, 2016
Must watch movie. I had seen in my childhood but still like this movie. All actors played very strong and impactful role. Always love to see this movie. really amazing and must watch movie.
16 people found this review helpful
vivek mishra
October 16, 2016
Best movie of all time hats off to Shah sahab.
8 people found this review helpful
Shiv Kumar
October 20, 2016
Nice movie with comedy
7 people found this review helpful