Mirch Masala (Spices) (A Touch of Spice) (1985)
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A landmark work of Indian feminism, Spices was made by famed filmmaker Ketan Mehta, featuring Smita Patel in the leading role. Patel, possibly the greatest actress of her generation, plays a woman who faces the oppressive realities of life as a woman in India. Spurning the advance of a corrupt tax… More A landmark work of Indian feminism, Spices was made by famed filmmaker Ketan Mehta, featuring Smita Patel in the leading role. Patel, possibly the greatest actress of her generation, plays a woman who faces the oppressive realities of life as a woman in India. Spurning the advance of a corrupt tax collector, the heroine is forced to take refuge in a pepper factory. Spices is a Hindi film with English subtitles. ~ Sean Hurley, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ketan Mehta
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
Unrated,
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Cast
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Naseeruddin Shah
as Sudebar
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Smita Patil
as Sonbai
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Suresh Oberoi
as Mukhi
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Deepti Naval
as Mukhi's wife
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Om Puri
as Guard
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Krishna Shah
as Subedar
- Raj Babbar
- Mohan Cokhale
