A connoisseur's item that deserves fest play beyond the usual Bollywood circuit, 19th-century courtesan drama "Umrao Jaan" marks a major bounceback by writer-director J.P. Dutta after his over-long ...

The epic story of a courtesan has been written in the pages of our Indian history and even canvased on Bollywood's screen twice. Directed by Rajeev Goswami, Umrao Jaan is produced by Gravity Zero ...

Muzaffar Ali reveals why Asha Bhosle was the perfect choice for 'Umrao Jaan,' emphasizing her versatility and willingness to experiment with her voice. He highlights her dedication to understanding ...

Umrao Jaan, featuring the iconic Rekha, has returned to cinemas. A special screening of the film took place today, June 26, with numerous B-Town celebrities in attendance. Among the notable guests ...

Two images from my early teens still stand in memory. Watching Khubsoorat at age 11 in an evening show and walking back home with my parents, sleepy, but utterly charmed by the experience, in love ...

Nainital-For veteran filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, his 1981 masterpiece“Umrao Jaan” was more than a period drama - it was poetry finding a visual form. Speaking at the recently concluded 10th edition of the ...

On veteran actor Rekha's 71st birthday, filmmaker Muzaffar Ali recalled her unforgettable performance in "Umrao Jaan", saying no one else could have embodied the titular role the way she did in the ...

MUMBAI (IANS)– Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali has highlighted the deep cultural and artistic value of traditional textiles in his 1981 classic “Umrao Jaan.” Known for its timeless elegance, the film stands ...

Rekha's iconic role in "Umrao Jaan" remains relevant, exploring love, loss, and societal status of courtesans through emotional depth and cinematic technique. The film uses close-ups and jump cuts to ...