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Maachis - Wikipedia
Maachis (transl. Matchsticks) is a 1996 Indian 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.
Maachis: Still lit, after all these years - Hindustan Times
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 (Chandrachur...
When Gulzar sat silently with Tabu for one hour, offered her Maachis …
Nov 4, 2023 · Maachis, which marked Tabu and Gulzar's first collaboration, made the actor realise her potential and set her on a path that will keep her relevant in the Hindi film industry for decades to come.
Jimmy Shergill Shares How Gulzar Surprised Him With A Role In Maachis …
2 days ago · While Maachis resonated with audiences across India, Jimmy’s casting in the film surprised many — including the actor himself. Jimmy, along with his Sikandar Ka Muqaddar co-stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Avinash Tiwary, attended the second edition of …
Jimmy Shergill recalls falling off the chair when Gulzar offered him …
2 days ago · Jimmy Shergill made his acting debut with the 1996 film Maachis, starring Tabu, Chandrachur Singh, Om Puri, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Kanwaljit Singh, among others. The movie, directed by Gulzar, opened to positive reviews and was a commercial success. The film even bagged two National Film Awards ...
Revisiting Gulzar's Moving Maachis As It Clocks 28 Years
Oct 25, 2024 · Maachis, Gulzar ’s exceptionally observant look at militancy in Punjab in the 1980s post the assassination of Mrs Indira Gandhi, is disturbingly germane to contemporary politics. To those who actively participated in the violence against Sikhs in …
Maachis completes 25 years: Gulzar displayed commendable
Oct 25, 2021 · The 1996 film Maachis is that rare bonafide political film in Gulzar’s oeuvre (along with his debut Mere Apne), that sublimely uses these familiar devices and themes to tell one of the most important stories of India’s contemporary political history.
Gulzar’s Film On Khalistani Separatism Turns 27 | Hindi News, …
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.
25 Yrs of Maachis: Gulzar's Take On Political Bias & Propaganda Still ...
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 story unfolds, Kripal...