🎬 Film · Hindi

Umrao Jaan (N/A)

Name: Umrao Jaan
Director: Muzaffar Ali
Genre: drama film
Duration: 145 min
Cast: Satish Shah, Naseeruddin Shah, Rekhā, Farooq Sheikh, Dina Pathak

⏱ 145 min drama film

Plot

1981 Indian musical film by Muzaffar Ali

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Why Watch This

Umrao Jaan offers a lush portrait of 19th‑century Lucknow’s courtesan culture, anchored by Rekha’s luminous performance and Muzaffar Ali’s sumptuous period design. Its haunting ghazals and intricate storytelling make it a timeless study of love, agency, and societal constraints.

Best For

Period drama lovers, Music aficionados, Fans of strong female leads, Indian cinema enthusiasts, Cultural history buffs

The CinePearl Take

Rekha’s portrayal of the titular courtesan is both delicate and fierce, capturing Umrao’s inner conflict with poetic nuance. Muzaffar Ali’s direction balances lavish musical set‑pieces with a measured narrative pace, allowing the story’s emotional beats to breathe. The film’s themes of identity and survival resonate today, though some subplots feel under‑developed.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Muzaffar Ali
Cast: Satish Shah, Naseeruddin Shah, Rekhā, Farooq Sheikh, Dina Pathak, Bharat Bhushan, Raj Babbar, Shaukat Kaifi, Prema Narayan
Writer: Muzaffar Ali

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