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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. [2]
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.
A realistic, hard-hitting portrayal of terrorism and youth in the Punjab after the 1984 riots. Following the assassination of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, at the hands of her Sikh bodyguards, a wave of violence broke out against innocent Sikhs and their families.
Gulzar's 'Maachis' depicts the tension and terror in Punjab post the 1984 riots. During this period tension exacerbated as terrorist actions took place and alleged suspects were tortured and murdered during fake encounters. 'Maachis' follows Kripal and Veera as circumstances force them to walk the path of crime.
Oct 25, 1996 · Set during the Sikh insurgency in 1980s Punjab, Maachis follows a common man whose life changes when he is falsely accused and arrested, spurring him on to become a gangster.
Maachis stood out in the 1990s, a decade when filmmakers began to replace the evil Thakur and flashy gangster with the gun-toting militant. He’s explaining to the protagonist Kripal...
Oct 26, 2021 · Gulzar's 'Maachis' is an honest attempt to exhibit a turbulent phase of Punjab's history that's still relevant. Sanam Sutirath Wazir. Updated: 26 Oct 2021, 12:45 PM IST. Bollywood. 6 min read. i....
Oct 25, 1996 · A realistic, hard-hitting portrayal of terrorism and youth in the Punjab after the 1984 riots.
माचिस. Directed by Gulzar. A realistic, hard-hitting portrayal of terrorism and youth in the Punjab after the 1984 riots. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases. Om Puri Tabu Chandrachur Singh Jimmy Shergill Kulbhushan Kharbanda Kanwaljit Singh S M Zaheer Raj Zutshi Ravi Gossain Navnindra Behl. 160 mins More at IMDb TMDb.
Maachis 1997 2h 12m Drama Action Mystery & Thriller List Reviews 84% Audience Score 500+ Ratings An incident of police brutality helps inspire a man from northern India to join a terrorist group.
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