Mirch Masala(1987)
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: Mirch Masala
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sonbai
Subedar
Chowkidar Abu Miya
Saraswati
Mukhi
Pandit
Villager
Maanki, factory worker
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