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In Ankhon ki Masti: Why watching Umrao Jaan is restorative in more ways than one
The author reflects on watching the restored version of Muzaffar Ali's Umrao Jaan. The film evokes childhood memories and a ...
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Umrao Jaan in 4K: A restoration of surface, not substance
Revisiting Muzaffar Ali’s Umrao Jaan, in its restored 4K version, reveals more myth than magic. How do “tawaifs”, nostalgia, ...
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Revisiting Umrao Jaan: Why Rekha's musical still resonates with audiences today
Director Muzaffar Ali's epic-drama 'Umrao Jaan' (1981), re-released in theatres on June 27. What makes the film still ...
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What Umrao Jaan meant to me
The book What Umrao Jaan Meant to Me by Suvir Saran in Muzaffar Ali’s Umrao Jaan edited by Meera Ali and Sathya Saran, dives ...
'Umrao Jaan': Muzaffar Ali confirms Rekha was his only choice for the film
The timeless classic 'Umrao Jaan' (1981) is re-releasing with restored visuals and sound. Director Muzaffar Ali praises its poetic charm and Rekha’s i ...
'Heena' actress Ashvini Bhave admits to being left spellbound by Rekha in 'Umrao Jaan'
Actress Ashvini Bhave, who is known for her work in movies such as \"Heena\" and \"Bandhan\" attended the special screening ...
Ananya Panday recreates Rekha’s Umrao Jaan look in a regal Anarkali suit
Ananya Panday mesmerised at the re-release of Umrao Jaan, sporting an ivory Rohit Bal Anarkali jacket set. The timeless piece ...
Empowerment to exploitation, the many lives of Umrao Jan Ada
Unlike other famous courtesans of Hindi cinema and literature, Umrao Jan’s story has been revisited time and again over the ...
Not Rekha, this actress was the first choice for ‘Umrao Jaan’, director planned for…, she is…
Muzaffar Ali, the director of Umrao revealed that Rekha was not the first choice for the fil. Instead he wanted to star this ...
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Vidya Balan, Rekha share a hug at Umrao Jaan screening, Shabana Azmi joins. Watch
Vidya Balan and Shaban Azmi joined Rekha at the 'Umrao Jaan' screening in Mumbai. A viral video featured memorable moments ...
Hema Malini on Rekha’s Umrao Jaan, “Rekha was born to play Umrao Jaan”
Hema Malini on Rekha’s Umrao Jaan, “Rekha was born to play Umrao Jaan” Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today, Bollywood Celebrity News, Breaking News, Celeb News, Celebrities ...