Umrao Jaan (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, Umrao Jaan is a drama and music film directed by Muzaffar Ali, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Umrao Jaan stars Rekha as Amiran, Farooq Shaikh as Nawab Sultan, Naseeruddin Shah as Gohar Mirza and Raj Babbar as Faiz Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Umrao Jaan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Umrao Jaan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Umrao Jaan worth watching?
- Umrao Jaan holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Umrao Jaan?
- Umrao Jaan stars Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar and Shaukat Azmi.
- When was Umrao Jaan released?
- Umrao Jaan was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.