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Hindi CINEMA · 2009

Firaaq

फ़िराक

2009-03-20101 min
Drama

Audience rating

6.1/10

Source: TMDB18 votes

THE STORY

Overview

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.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Firaaq (2009) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Nandita Das. The cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Inaamulhaq, Nassar. Runtime: 101 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Nandita Das
Nandita DasDirector
Portrait of Nassar
NassarGrave digger
Kavan AntaniArati's son
Portrait of Sanjay Suri
Sanjay SuriSameer Shaikh
Portrait of Tisca Chopra
Tisca ChopraAnuradha Desai
Pranav SubramaniyaKetki's son 1
Gaurav DasariKetki's son 2
Portrait of Divya Jagdale
Divya JagdaleBurnt woman
Portrait of Sumeet Raghvan
Sumeet RaghvanDr. Subhash
Kamlesh D. BhadraVegetable vendor
RuhiSakina
Prakash DharmaShop-keeper
C. RakeshAuto driver
Kukul TarmasterDonation collector 1
Qayam HashmiDonation collector 2
DushantCop 2
Ajay UpadhyayBerry vendor
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Firaaq FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Firaaq?

Firaaq is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Firaaq?

Our source metadata lists 20 March 2009. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Firaaq?

The listed director is Nandita Das.

Who is in the cast of Firaaq?

The available cast credits include Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Inaamulhaq, Nassar, Shahana Goswami. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Firaaq?

The recorded runtime is 101 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Firaaq?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is the original title of Firaaq?

The original title in our source data is फ़िराक. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

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.