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Drama Karachi 2009 · Ciepie for Best Feature Film Editor's Pick

Firaaq Review (2009) — 70% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nandita Das · 2009 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Firaaq worth watching?

Firaaq (2009) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Firaaq?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

70%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score
78% Audience
72 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.3 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 41m
Cast
Naseeruddin Shah , Paresh Rawal , Inaamulhaq , Nassar , Shahana Goswami , Nawazuddin Siddiqui , Honey Chhaya , Deepti Naval , Dilip Joshi , Kavan Antani

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
  • Celluloid Score 70% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Firaaq worth watching?

Yes — Firaaq earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

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.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

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.

Critic Reviews

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Firaaq (2009) Review

Nandita Das's Firaaq (2009) remains a defining Drama landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

Priya Sharma Indian Cinema Editor

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