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Overview
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.
A closer look
Umrao Jaan (1981) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Music, Romance. Directed by Muzaffar Ali. The cast includes Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar. Runtime: 150 minutes.
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Umrao Jaan FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Umrao Jaan?
Umrao Jaan is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Umrao Jaan?
Our source metadata lists 16 March 1981. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Umrao Jaan?
The listed director is Muzaffar Ali.
Who is in the cast of Umrao Jaan?
The available cast credits include Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Shaukat Azmi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Umrao Jaan?
The recorded runtime is 150 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Umrao Jaan?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Music, Romance.
What is the original title of Umrao Jaan?
The original title in our source data is امراؤ جان. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Umrao Jaan about?
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.
