# Firaaq (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/firaaq-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Nandita Das |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 101 min |
| Festival premiere | Karachi 2009 (Ciepie for Best Feature Film) |

## Quick answer

Firaaq (2009) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Nandita Das’s Gujarat-aftermath drama won Best Feature Film at the 7th Kara Film Festival in Karachi — a landmark cross- Metascore 72/100. Directed by Nandita Das.

## Critics consensus

Nandita Das’s Gujarat-aftermath drama won Best Feature Film at the 7th Kara Film Festival in Karachi — a landmark cross-border jury choice in 2009.

## Synopsis

Firaaq is an Urdu word that means both separation and quest. The film is a work of fiction, based on a thousand stories. The story is set over a 24-hour period, one month after a campaign that took place in Gujarat, India, in 2002. It traces the emotional journey of ordinary people- some who were victims, some perpetrators and some who choose to watch silently.

## Cast

Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Inaamulhaq, Nassar, Shahana Goswami, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Honey Chhaya, Deepti Naval, Dilip Joshi, Kavan Antani

## Accolades

Premiered at Karachi 2009, where it won the Ciepie for Best Feature Film.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Firaaq worth watching?**
Firaaq holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Nandita Das’s Gujarat-aftermath drama won Best Feature Film at the 7th Kara Film Festival in Karachi — a landmark cross-border jury choice in 2009.

**What is Firaaq about?**
Firaaq is an Urdu word that means both separation and quest. The film is a work of fiction, based on a thousand stories. The story is set over a 24-hour period, one month after a campaign that took place in Gujarat, India, in 2002. It traces the emotional journey of ordinary people- some who were victims, some perpetrators and some who choose to watch silently.

**Who directed Firaaq?**
Firaaq (2009) was directed by Nandita Das.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Firaaq?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 78%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch Firaaq?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Firaaq page for current options.

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