It was a night of elegance and nostalgia as Bollywood’s finest — Tabu, Alia Bhatt, and Janhvi Kapoor — attended the special screening of the timeless classic Umrao Jaan in Mumbai last night. Dressed in graceful traditional attire, the actresses lit up the red carpet, perfectly echoing the film’s spirit of old-world charm and poetic beauty.
The screening celebrated the enduring legacy of Muzaffar Ali’s 1981 period musical drama, which starred the legendary Rekha as the titular Umrao Jaan — a courtesan and poet navigating love, loss, and fame in 19th-century Lucknow. Based on *Mirza Hadi Ruswa’s 1899 Urdu novel, the film remains one of Indian cinema’s most treasured masterpieces.
Known for its hauntingly beautiful music composed by Khayyam, soulful lyrics by Shahryar, and Rekha’s career-defining performance, Umrao Jaan received both critical and national recognition. It won four National Film Awards, including Best Actress for Rekha, and secured Filmfare Awards for Best Director (Muzaffar Ali) and Best Music Director (Khayyam).
The presence of modern-day leading ladies at the screening was a heartwarming nod to the film’s influence across generations — a tribute from today’s stars to a cinematic milestone that continues to inspire grace, strength, and artistry.
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