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Release Year1981
Runtime2h 30m
LanguageHindi
CertificationU
GenresDrama, Music, Romance
Votes19
DirectorMuzaffar Ali
WritersShama Zaidi, Javed Siddiqui, Muzaffar Ali
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsUmrao Jaan
About Umrao Jaan
Amiran is sold to a brothel by a corrupt cop after her father testifies against him. Many years later, she grows up to be an accomplished poetess and a renowned courtesan, Umrao Jaan.
Directed by Muzaffar Ali, Umrao Jaan leans on a strong ensemble — Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
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