Umrao Jaan Ada (film)

Umrao Jaan Ada (امراؤ جان ادا) is a 1972 Pakistani musical romantic drama film loosely based on the 1899 novel of the same name by Mirza Hadi Ruswa and directed by Hassan Tariq with lyrics and screenplay by Saifuddin Saif. Rani played the title role in the film opposite Shahid while Nayyar Sultana, Zmurrud, Aasia, Rangeela and Allauddin appeared in supporting roles. It revolves around the entire life journey of a tawaif from Lucknow and her tragic romance with a Nawab. The film was a golden jubilee hit at the box office. Lok Virsa Museum screened the film in 2017 as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.

Plot
The plot is loosely based on the plot of the novel, with extensive changes, especially in the second half. The Faiz Ali plotline has been completely excised in favor of additional focus being given to the controversy involving young Nawab Sultan's father's refusal to allow his son's marriage to Umrao due to her status. Unlike in the novel, Umrao meets a tragic end.

Cast

 * Rani as Umrao Jaan
 * Nayyar Sultana as Khanam
 * Shahid as Nawab Saleem
 * Talish
 * Zumurrud
 * Aasia
 * Mumtaz
 * Saeed Khan Rangeela
 * Lehri
 * Ladla
 * Imdad Hussain
 * Talat Siddiqui (guest)
 * Kemal Irani (guest)

Box office
The film was a golden jubilee hit at the box office.

Critical reception
The Statesman praised the several performances (especially Rani), direction and the raw depiction of the Lucknow culture.

A review published by Scroll.in in 2017, the film was compared with the Indian version, and was praised for various reasons; recreating the noble Lucknow's culture, Rani's acting as well as dance performances and Bazmi's music score.