Maachis
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About Maachis
Maachis is a 1996 Hindi-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Gulzar. The cast is led by Om Puri, Tabu, Chandrachur Singh. It has a runtime of 2h 40m.
Maachis was produced in India. It was released on October 25, 1996.
- Director
- Gulzar
- Writers
- Gulzar
- Release date
- October 25, 1996
- Original language
- Hindi
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
Maachis cast & crew
Maachis was directed by Gulzar and written by Gulzar.
The cast features Om Puri as Sanatan, Tabu as Virender Kaur a.k.a. Veeran, Chandrachur Singh as Kripal Singh, Jimmy Shergill as Jaimal Singh, Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Commander, and Kanwaljit Singh as Inspector Vohra.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, cinematography is by Manmohan Singh, and it was produced by R.V. Pandit.
Is Maachis worth watching?
At 2h 40m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, Maachis is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Maachis
Om Puri
Sanatan
Tabu
Virender Kaur a.k.a. Veeran
Chandrachur Singh
Kripal Singh
Jimmy Shergill
Jaimal Singh
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Commander
Kanwaljit Singh
Inspector Vohra
S M Zaheer
Khurana
Raj Zutshi
Jaswant Singh Randhawa a.k.a. Jassi
Ravi Gossain
Kuldip
Navnindra Behl
Veeran's Mother
Suneel Sinha
Vazira
Amrik Gill
Maachis — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Maachis in United States?
Maachis is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Maachis in?
Maachis is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Maachis?
Maachis runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
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