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Maachis (Matchsticks) is a critically acclaimed Indian film written and directed by Gulzar. Set against the backdrop of the insurgency in Punjab during the 1980s and early 1990s, the film follows the journey of a young man, Kripal Singh (played by Chandrachur Singh), who becomes involved in the militant movement after witnessing the injustices perpetrated by the authorities.