Firaaq, a Percept Picture Company (PPC) production, is ready to premier at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), starting from September 4, 2008.

The film has been selected for the “contemporary world cinema premiere” slot of TIFF, closing on September 13.

The directorial debut of actor Nandita Das deals with the impact of violence on human psyche and relationships.

The film includes the star cast Nasseruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Dipti Naval, Raghubir Yadav, Sanjay Suri, Tisca Chopra, Shahana Goswami and Nowaz.  

Nandita reported, “I have been attending TIFF since Fire, in 1996. It is a film lover’s festival and I am pleased that Firaaq will have its world premiere at TIFF. Festivals are very important to garner attention and international buyers for the film. I am looking forward to share this film with people in India. This time competition will be tough as many films by seasoned directors are contending for the place.”  

The premier would also be held at the nine-day film festival of PPC’s another production titled Kanjivaram.

Shailendra Singh who is PPC’s joint director said, “PPC has been always recognized for producing thoughtful films. With the screening of two Indian films at TIFF, Indian talent will get an international platform to scatter their light all around the world. We are delighted with our association with an extremely talented actor and now a director, Nandita Das and this is a grand opportunity for us to get in touch with the worldwide audience.”