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Trikal (1985)

by Puru | Jan 28, 2017 | Hindi, Shyam Benegal

Trikal is a 1985 Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film is predominantly set in the pre-liberation Goa of the early 1960s and gives a great insight into the society of those days.

Hindi, Mira Nair

Salaam Bombay! (1988)

by Puru | Dec 8, 2015 | Hindi, Mira Nair

Salaam Bombay is a 1988 Hindi film directed by Mira Nair. It revolves around the lives of children living on the streets of Bombay.

Hindi, Kundan Shah

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)

by Puru | Sep 3, 2014 | Hindi, Kundan Shah

Kundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is a 1983 Hindi film, a comical satire on the corruption which is rampant in India, and holds a cult status in Hindi Cinema

Hindi, Ketan Mehta

Mirch Masala (1987)

by Puru | Jan 10, 2014 | Hindi, Ketan Mehta

Mirch Masala is a 1987 Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta and has Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri and Deepti Naval in prominent roles. The film depicts the resistance of common folks against a powerful tyrant.

Govind Nihlani, Hindi

Ardh Satya (1983)

by Puru | Oct 30, 2013 | Govind Nihlani, Hindi

Ardh Satya (Eng: Half Truth) is a 1983 Hindi film directed by Govind Nihlani. The film is based on a short story by D.A. Panvalkar and the script is written by Vijay Tendulkar. It has Om Puri, Smita Patil, Amrish Puri, Naseeruddin Shah and Sadashiv Amarpurkar in lead roles.

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