Umrao Jaan (2006)
J.P. Dutta’s adaption of the Urdu novel “Umrao Jan Ada” by Mirza Haadi Ruswa (1905). A film like ‘Umrao Jaan’ is not for the laity. The movie’s setting (19th century Lucknow), its story, its characters and the dialogues they speak, nothing conforms to the cinematic tastes of a contemporary viewer. Yet the heart-rending tale of Umrao Jaan stands out for a sensitive viewer to empathize with.
