Mirch Masala

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

Cast: Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Deepti Naval, Suresh Oberoi, Benjamin Gilani, Harish Patel, Paresh Rawal

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