Firaaq

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Firaaq

2008

1h 41m

Mystery & Thriller

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People's stories play out during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

The real strength of the film lies in the way the director manages to say it like it is. [Nandita] Das pulls no punches as she lays out her characters, and articulates their points of view without descending into mawkishness or melodrama.

Apr 26, 2019

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Nandita Das's thought-provoking first outing Firaaq examines the impact of communal violence on human relationships.

Jan 31, 2019

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Film Companion Staff

Film Companion

This pithy and haunting film goes deep into the psychological and mental anguish the communal riots caused, and through that, makes a plea for peace and harmony.

Oct 27, 2020

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Audience Member

ambitious, enthralling and a different take of a sad, tragic historical event

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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A good first time attempt at direction by Nandita Das

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

"crash" like ... but good performances from the actors makes it a good watch

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Excellent portrayal of the existing divisions in Indian society and the stigmatism, suspicion and anger between groups - offset by examples of the will to integrate and live alongside each other.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Just few people were good at act else it lacked content!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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A highly accomplished and searing directorial debut by Nandita Das.....the ensemble cast is outstanding!!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Tisca Chopra

Anuradha Desai

Shahana Goswami

Muneera

Deepti Naval

Arati

Paresh Rawal

Sanjay

Naseeruddin Shah

Khan Saheb

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Synopsis

People's stories play out during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Director: Nandita Das
Producer: Harindra M. Singh, Shailendra Singh
Screenwriter: Nandita Das, Shuchi Kothari
Production Co: Percept Picture Company
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2017
Runtime: 1h 41m