Mirch Masala (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1987, Mirch Masala is a thriller and drama film directed by Ketan Mehta, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. The film opens with an arrogant subedar (local tax collector in colonial India) and his soldiers rampaging through a village. The subedar has an eye for women and soon spots Sonbai on the riverbank. Sonbai is an intelligent, beautiful and strong woman. Her confidence intrigues the subedar.
Who’s in it. Mirch Masala stars Smita Patil as Sonbai, Om Puri as Chowkidar Abu Miya, Naseeruddin Shah as Subedar and Deepti Naval as Saraswati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Mirch Masala sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on JioHotstar, EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mirch Masala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mirch Masala tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mirch Masala (1987)?
- In IN, Mirch Masala is available to stream on JioHotstar, EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mirch Masala worth watching?
- Mirch Masala holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mirch Masala?
- Mirch Masala stars Smita Patil, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Deepti Naval and Supriya Pathak.
- When was Mirch Masala released?
- Mirch Masala was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.