What is the Metascore for Firaaq?

Firaaq has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Firaaq streaming in?

Firaaq streams on Prime Video, ZEE5 in India; ZEE5 in Malaysia; Prime Video, ZEE5 in Nigeria; ZEE5 in Pakistan; Prime Video in South Africa; ZEE5 in the United Arab Emirates. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Firaaq Review (2009) — 70% Celluloid Score

Item: Firaaq
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Nandita Das · 2009 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

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

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

70%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating

78% Audience snapshot · excluded

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
Country: India
Language: Hindi

Official theatrical poster for Firaaq (2009)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video, ZEE5 in India. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Google Play, YouTube

Buy: Google Play, YouTube

Where to watch Firaaq by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Prime Video, ZEE5
Malaysia	ZEE5
Nigeria	Prime Video, ZEE5
Pakistan	ZEE5
South Africa	Prime Video
United Arab Emirates	ZEE5

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
Celluloid Score 70% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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.

Celluloid Verdict

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 editorial verdict

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

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

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.

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