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Maachis (transl. Matchsticks) is a 1996 Indian period political thriller film written and directed by Gulzar and produced by R. V. Pandit. It stars Chandrachur Singh, Om Puri, Tabu, and Jimmy Sheirgill. The film portrays the circumstances surrounding the rise of the Sikh insurgency in Punjab in the 1980s.
Oct 25, 1996 · Maachis is a realistic and hard-hitting portrayal of terrorism and youth in the Punjab after the 1984 riots. The film follows the story of a family torn apart by violence, torture and extremism, and features Om Puri, Tabu, Jimmy Shergill and others in the cast.
- (2.5K)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Gulzar
- 1996-10-25
Maachis is a film about the aftermath of the 1984 riots in Punjab, where Sikhs were targeted by the police and extremists. It follows the story of a family and their friends who are caught in the violence and terrorism.
The 1984 riots in Punjab, India after the murder of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi cause a teen’s recruitment by a terrorist group in this gritty drama. Subtitles: English. Starring: Om Puri Tabu Chandrachur Singh Suneel Sinha Raj Zutshi.
- Gulzar
- January 1, 1996
- Om Puri
Oct 25, 1996 · Overview. A realistic, hard-hitting portrayal of terrorism and youth in the Punjab after the 1984 riots. Gulzar. Director, Screenplay, Story.
Directed by Gulzar, Maachis was a rare and fiercely political Bollywood film that attempted to understand a turbulent period of Punjab’s history.
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