#umrao jaan 1981

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Rekha in stills from Umrao Jaan (1981)

| dir. Muzaffar Ali

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Period dramas dresses tournament: White dresses FINALS!- The queen, The royal tailor (pics set) vs Umrao Jaan, Umrao Jaan (gifset) vs Lucrezia Borgia, The Borgias (gifset)

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Umrao Jaan (1981)

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hi! i'm the op of that post about movies and i saw your tags, do you have any bollywood recs? i've only watched a few but i've liked what i've seen, there's just so much out there

@ineskew oh man absolutely!! these may be biased to the 2010s when I was most avid lol, but my top faves for many years have been:

dramas: any of Vishal Bhardwaj's Shakespeare adaptations, but particularly Haider (2014); Kahaani (2012); 7 Khoon Maaf (2011); Deepa Mehta's Elements trilogy, of which my fave is Water (2005)

romcoms: Bunty Aur Babli (2005); Om Shanti Om (2007); Jab We Met (2007); Aaja Nachle (2007) ((wow '07 had so many bangers)); and the absolute LEGEND Bride and Prejudice (2004)

historicals: my actual fave movie maybe ever Jodhaa Akbar (2008); Lagaan (2001); Devdas (2002); Umrao Jaan (1981)

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REKHA in Umrao Jaan (1981)

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Umrao Jaan (1981), Directed by Muzaffar Ali

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Top 16 Favorite Film Gowns

White

~~ To Catch a Thief (1955) ~~ On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) ~~ The Cell (2000) ~~ Sabrina (1954) ~~ Phantom of the Opera (2004) ~~ Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) ~~ What a Way to Go! (1964) ~~ Gigi (1958) ~~ Titanic (1997) ~~ The Fall (2006) ~~ Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) ~~ Umrao Jaan (1981) ~~ Diane (1956) ~~ My Fair Lady (1964) ~~ Moulin Rouge! (2001) ~~ Labyrinth (1986) ~~

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Rekha Banuraj in Umrao Jaan (1981)

despite flopping at the time it was released, umrao jaan remains an iconic hallmark of indian cinema

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21, virgo, mixed south asian and white. lover of flowers and the moon.

favourite music: jazz enthusiast! but my all-time favourites regardless of genre are laufey, arooj aftab, nat king cole and raveena

favourite movies: in the mood for love (2000), jodhaa akbar (2008), one million yen girl (2008), mississippi masala (1991), decision to leave (2022), umrao jaan (1981)

favourite books: the jasmine throne by tasha suri, this is how you lose the time war by amal el-mohtar & max gladstone

current read/s: the lotus empire by tasha suri, conversations with friends by sally rooney

favourite tv shows: cowboy bebop (1998), avatar the last airbender (2005)

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Umrao Jaan Ada: The Courtesan from Lucknow.

An Indian Classic Novel About Exploitation and Double Standards.

Considered by many to be the first Urdu novel, "Umrao Jaan Ada" was published in 1899. This novel narrates the life story of a courtesan and poet from 19th century Lucknow. It was penned by Mirza Hadi Ruswa, an Urdu language poet and writer known for his works in fiction and treatises, particularly on topics like religion, philosophy, and astronomy. Ruswa was a polyglot, proficient in several languages, including Urdu, Greek, and English.

Ruswa was born in Lucknow around the time of the 1857 'Indian Mutiny,' which marked a significant turning point not only in the lives of Princely States like Awadh (also known as Avadh or Oudh) but also in the history of India as a whole. According to the novel, Umrao Jaan's story was recounted by her to the author during a poetry gathering in Lucknow. However, the actual existence of Umrao Jaan is a subject of dispute among scholars. There are few mentions of her outside Ruswa's novel, although there are records of the existence of an Uttar Pradesh dacoit named Fazal Ali. British documents also mention a courtesan named Azizan Bai, who claimed to have been taught by Umrao Jaan.

Rekha as Umra Jaan Ada in the 1981 adaptation of the novel.

The dark secrets of mid 19th Century Lucknow.

Umrao Jaan Ada provides an intricate portrayal of mid-19th century Lucknow, depicting both its decadent and morally hypocritical society. Some argue that it serves as a metaphor for India itself—a nation that had long attracted numerous suitors, many of whom were only seeking to exploit her.

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"Ye kya jagah hai dosto, ye kaun sa dayaar hai

Had-e-nigaah tak jahaan, gubaar hi gubaar hai"

Remembering Khayyam, the great composer of serene and sublime melodies, on his 4th death anniversary (19/08/19). Celebrating the musical journey of Khayyam, the maestro who left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. From his early days in Lahore, mentored by Baba Chishti, to his iconic contributions in Bollywood, his journey is awe-inspiring. Films like 'Heer Ranjha', 'Biwi', 'Shola Aur Shabnam', and 'Aakhri Khat' showcased his genius early on. His collaboration with poets, especially Sahir Ludhianvi, gave us masterpieces in 'Kabhi Kabhie' and 'Phir Subha Hogi'.

The 1981 classic 'Umrao Jaan' stands as a testament to his brilliance, with songs like "In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke" becoming evergreen hits. His work in 'Razia Sultan', especially "Aye Dil-e-Nadan", is considered a milestone. Khayyam's music, a blend of ghazals and Indian classical, was always rich in poetry and emotion. His generosity shone bright when he donated his entire wealth to support budding artists. A true maestro, his legacy will forever resonate in the corridors of Indian music

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Umrao Jaan (1981) | dir. Muzaffar Ali

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Period dramas dresses tournament: White dresses Round 2- Group B: Umrao Jaan, Umrao Jaan (gifset) vs Bertha Russell (gifset)

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RETRO ACTRESS PREMA NARAYAN IN MOVIE UMRAO JAAN 1981

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i’m a diff anon but can u pls recommend movies similar to devdas?

ahhh! okay! so tw as some of these do deal with sex work and some triggering topics!

- Umrao Jaan (1981 not 2006)

- Ram Leela

- Gangubai Kathiawadi

- Kalank (this one is okay not great but it has its moments!)

- Veer Zaara

- Jodhaa Akbar

if you’d like more let me know!

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Justuju Jiski Thi (With Dialogue & Extra Verses) - Umrao Jaan (1981) Ash...

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