Qissa (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, Qissa is a drama film directed by Anup Singh, running about 109 minutes. “The Tale of Lonely Ghost” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in post-colonial India, Qissa tells the story of Umber Singh, a Sikh who is forced to flee his village due to ethnic cleansing at the time of partition in 1947. Umber decides to fight fate and builds a new home for his family. When Umber marries his youngest child Kanwar to Neeli, a girl of lower caste, the family is faced with the truth of their identities; as individual ambitions and destinies collide in a struggle with eternity.
Who’s in it. Qissa stars Irrfan Khan as Umber Singh, Tillotama Shome as Kanwar Singh, Rasika Dugal as Neeli and Tisca Chopra as Mehar, Umber's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Qissa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Qissa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Qissa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Qissa (2013)?
- In IN, Qissa is available to stream on EPIC ON and NFDC Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Qissa worth watching?
- Qissa holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Qissa?
- Qissa stars Irrfan Khan, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal, Tisca Chopra and Faezeh Jalali.
- When was Qissa released?
- Qissa was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.