Tisca Chopra - a lucky charm for debutant directors?

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) After starring in Bollywood star Aamir Khan's hit directorial debut 'Taare Zameen Par', actress Tisca Chopra also features in critically acclaimed 'Firaaq', which is Nandita Das' first film as a director.

While 'Taare Zameer Par' emerged winner at the box office, 'Firaaq' has won many accolades on the international arena even before its commercial release.

'I hope I'm lucky for them,' Tisca quipped.

Based on the 2002 Godhra incident in Gujarat, 'Firaaq' has already been screened at several international film festivals including the Toronto Film Festival.

Tisca plays an educated urban upper class woman in the film contrary to her role of a middle-class housewife in 'Taare Zameen Par'.

'Firaaq' is set for Jan 23 release.