Umrao Jaan (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2006, Umrao Jaan is a drama and romance film directed by J. P. Dutta, running about 188 minutes.
What it’s about. Bollywood film about the famous courtesan of the title. Aishwarya Rai stars in the lead role. The film is directed by J.P. Dutta and also stars Shabana Azmi, Sunil Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, Divya Dutta, Himani Shivpuri and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. A remake of the original directed by Muzaffar Ali and released in 1981.
Who’s in it. Umrao Jaan stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Ameeran, Shabana Azmi as Khanum Jaan, Suniel Shetty as Faiz Ali and Abhishek Bachchan as Nawab Sultan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Umrao Jaan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Umrao Jaan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Umrao Jaan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Umrao Jaan (2006)?
- In US, Umrao Jaan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Umrao Jaan worth watching?
- Umrao Jaan holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Umrao Jaan?
- Umrao Jaan stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Suniel Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan and Bikram Saluja.
- When was Umrao Jaan released?
- Umrao Jaan was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 188 minutes.