---
title: 'Maachis (1996)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Gulzar'
released: '1996-01-01'
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Action'
countries:
  - 'India'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/maachis-1996'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116950/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Maachis (1996)

1996 · Drama, Action · India


## Synopsis

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.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Gulzar](https://cinepixo.com/people/gulzar)
- **Screenplay:** [Gulzar](https://cinepixo.com/people/gulzar)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Vishal Bhardwaj](https://cinepixo.com/people/vishal-bhardwaj)
- **Producer:** [Raghunath Vishnu Pandit](https://cinepixo.com/people/raghunath-vishnu-pandit)
- **Director of Photography:** [Manmohan Singh](https://cinepixo.com/people/manmohan-singh)

## Cast

- [Om Puri](https://cinepixo.com/people/om-puri)
- [Chandrachur Singh](https://cinepixo.com/people/chandrachur-singh)
- [Jimmy Shergill](https://cinepixo.com/people/jimmy-shergill)
- [Tabu](https://cinepixo.com/people/tabu)

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