Umrao Jaan

Umrao Jaan

★ 6.0IMDb Score
Released:1981-03-16
Duration:150 min
Country:India
Director:Muzaffar Ali
Actors:Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Shaukat Azmi
Production:Integrated Films

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.

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