Nandita Das In & As "Firaaq"

Nandita Das, known for her powerful performances in serious films, has completed her first directorial venture 'Firaaq'. A take on the infamous Godhra episode that rocked Gujarat in 2002, the movie stars Paresh Rawal, Naseeruddin Shah, Tisca Chopra, Dipti Naval, Raghuvir Yadav and Sanjay Suri.

Through the film, Nandhitha wants to convey that violence is not a solution to any social problems, but can only lead to more societal problems and destruction. The movie has been produced by Percept Picture Company (PPC).

'Firaaq' is slated for release in October, this year.

Nandita Das had rocked Tamil audiences with her powerful performances in 'Azhagi' and 'Kannathi Muthamittal'.