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Firaaq (2008)

Director: Nandita Das

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A first-rate ensemble drama set during the 2002 riots in Gujarat where three thousand Muslims were killed by Hindu soldiers and civilians, written and directed by well-known Indian actress Nandita Das. A middle class, mixed-marriage couple, a poor Muslim family whose house was burned down, and young boy whose parents were killed by the Hindus put a human face on the troubles, but despite the heavy subject matter, Das draws optimism and sparks of black humour from the various narrative strands.

Author: Sarah Cohen 2009-04-14 14:02:21

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Director: Nandita Das

Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Deepti Naval, Shahana Goswami full cast

Duration: 101 mins


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