Maachis

Maachis

6.9 / Rating 7 votes 1996
Language: Hindi
Country: India

A realistic, hard-hitting portrayal of terrorism and youth in the Punjab after the 1984 riots.

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Maachis (transl. Matchsticks) is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language period political thriller film written and directed by Gulzar. The film stars Chandrachur Singh, Om Puri, Tabu, and Jimmy Sheirgill. The film is set against the backdrop of the Sikh insurgency in Punjab during the 1980s. The plot delves into the personal and political turmoil faced by individuals caught in violence and explores themes of state repression, vengeance, and the radicalization of youth.