
Smita Patil
Sonbai
Early-1940s, rural British India. When a woman decides to fight against the village's despotic subedar and is supported by the guard of the local spice factory, more women join to defy the prevailing oppression.
Mirch Masala

Sonbai

Subedar

Chowkidar Abu Miya

Saraswati

Mukhi
Masterji

Pandit

Villager

Maanki, factory worker

Factory worker

Factory worker

Mukhi's Brother

Factory owner

Factory worker

Sonbai's Husband (uncredited)
Editor

Director / Screenplay
Director Of Photography









