It is a shame though that minimal Urdu is used – for the dialogues and the poetry – because this was the apt forum to bring the beautiful language to the younger generation. Vaibhavi Merchant’s choreography has the ‘Kajra re’ flavor and is gracefully rendered. The use of contrast colours for background and Aishwarya’s attire add value to the overall picturisation of the songs. The classical music and the meaningful lyrics are simple yet enjoyable.
#UMRAO JAAN 1981 STAR CAST MOVIE#
If only the producers had given a set run-time for the director/editor to stick to, the movie would have been appreciated better because – it is a long, slow movie.Īnu Malik needs to be saluted just for the entirely different genre of music he has produced. While the original base story is retained, the screenplay is polished a bit, for the much needed clarifications in the plot. The outstanding acting and the magnificent overall look lend to some outstanding Aishwarya-Abhishek scenes. Be it Aishwarya or Abhishek, be it the glittering costumes and jewelry or the ornate sets – everything is grand. All well and good, but be warned - it is a long, slow movie.Ī visual treat is laid out for you. While Abhishek Bachchan looks a little unsettled in his first few scenes, he is sure to win some more hearts by the flavor he gives to the nawab’s character. That is the prowess of this veteran’s acting. Despite being at her best, emotions aroused by ten lines delivered by Aishwarya, can be kindled by just one movement of Shabana Azmi’s eyebrows. Also she looks equally stunning and elegant both in the pastels and the few brighter costumes. Her expressive eyes could alone do most of the acting for her. Yes, you read that right – performance – she can actually act! It is a mystery why she deprived us of her talent all this while. Watch what happens when she reaches Faizabad and comes face to face with her family.Aishwarya Rai has given an outstanding performance. With her hopes and emotions running high, she eagerly accepts this offer - with a hope of being able live as Ameeran again. Then she gets an offer to sing at the marriage ceremony in Faizabad. Umrao faces more heartbreak when Sultan refuses to have to do anything with her as he suspects her fidelity, forcing her to return to Lucknow.
On the way there, she finds out that Faiz is a bandit, who is eventually captured and held by guards, while she is released at Sultan's behest. Umrao has a new admirer, Nawab Faiz Ali, who proposes to take her with him with Khanum's blessings, to which she agrees after she finds out that their destination is via Gadi. He gives up his father's palatial house and goes to live in the brothel, but re-locates to live with his uncle in Gadi after being taunted by Khanum Jaan.
Umrao and Sultan fall in love with each other, much to the chagrin of Sujat, who instructs Sultan either to give up Umrao or to lose his inheritance, and Sultan chooses Umrao. Years later, Umrao has matured, is a well-known Courtesan with many patrons, chief amongst them are Nawab Sujat Ali Khan and his son, Sultan. Ameeran ends up in a brothel run by Lucknow's Madame Khanum Jaan, where she is taught dance and poetry, and is subsequently re-named Umrao Jaan. When no money is forthcoming, he sells her. When her dad testifies against the local corrupt cop, Dilawar Khan, Khan swears to avenge this humiliation, and several years later, abducts Ameeran, holds her for ransom. Ameeran lives a poor-lifestyle with her mom, dad, and brother, Jamal, in Faizabad, British India.
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