1981 · 150 min · Drama, Music, Romance
Amiran is sold to a brothel by a corrupt cop after her father testifies against him. Many years later, she grows up to be an accomplished poetess and a renowned courtesan, Umrao Jaan.
Directed by Muzaffar Ali. Starring Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar and Shaukat Azmi.
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