Mirch Masala is a 1987 Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. It stars Naseeruddin Shah and Smita Patil in the lead roles. Directed by: Ketan Mehta Written by: Chunilal Madia, Ketan Mehta, Shafi Hakim Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Om Puri, Suresh Oberoi, Deepti Naval, Dina Pathak, Mohan Gokhale,Paresh Rawal Music by: Rajat Dholakia Cinematography: Jehangir Choudhury Released in: 1987