Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali believes the 1981 cult movie Umrao Jaan, based on Mirza Hadi Ruswa’s novel, should not be ...

Commenting on the film’s legacy, Ali noted, “There is an uncanny continuity in carrying forward the essence of Umrao Jaan.

As “Umrao Jaan” returned to the big screen on June 27, 2025, over three decades after its original release, director Muzaffar Ali reflected on the film’s enduring legacy and its powerful portrayal of ...

Umrao Jaan was considered a timeless film people called it way ahead of it's time. The movie was adapted from a novel by Mirza Hadi Ruzwa of the same name.