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Plot. The story is set during the mid-to-late 1980s in Punjab, India, a period marked by violent insurgency triggered by Operation Blue Star, the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and the subsequent 1984 Sikh Massacre. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks.
Oct 26, 2021 · A film underscoring a quintessential problem, one that raises questions pertaining to state oppression and zero commitment manifested by the state to fulfil their moral and constitutional...
- Sanam Sutirath Wazir
Oct 24, 2021 · The hard-hitting drama enjoys a cult following due to its timeless songs, socio-political undertones, and sincere performances. On Monday, as Gulzar's masterpiece turns 25, here is...
Maachis is a hard-hitting drama known for its cult following due to its socio-political themes and unique soundtrack, such as Vishal Bhardwaj 's Chhod Aaye Hum and Chappa Chappa. Bhardwaj would later go on to direct critically-acclaimed films such as Omkara and Haider. [3]
- Manmohan Singh
- R. V. Pandit
- Gulzar
- Chandrachur SinghTabuOm PuriJimmy Sheirgill
Oct 25, 2023 · Gulzar’s Maachis is a lean, mean parable on militancy, with an innocent Chandrachur Singh being sucked into Punjab militancy. The incandescent Tabu played his beloved, who followed him into the darkness to spread her own radiance.
Oct 25, 2021 · Kripal (Chandrachur Singh) in Gulzar's Maachis is an insurgent who joins the movement to wreak vengeance against those who have wronged his best friend. However, as the...
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Oct 25, 1996 · Maachis: Directed by Gulzar. With Om Puri, Tabu, Chandrachur Singh, Kanwaljeet Singh. A realistic, hard-hitting portrayal of terrorism and youth in the Punjab after the 1984 riots.
