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.

Cast

Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Shaukat Azmi, Prema Narayan, Gajanan Jagirdar, Dina Pathak

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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.

When was "Umrao Jaan" released?

Umrao Jaan was released in 1981.

Who stars in "Umrao Jaan"?

The cast includes Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar.