| Umrao Jaan Ada | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Hassan Tariq |
| Screenplay by | Saifuddin Saif |
| Story by | Mirza Hadi Ruswa |
| Based on | Umrao Jaan Ada by Mirza Hadi Ruswa |
| Produced by | Rabia Hassan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Nisar Bazmi |
Release date | 1972 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Umrao Jaan Ada (Urdu: امراؤ جان ادا) is a 1972 Pakistani musical romantic drama film loosely based on the 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.[1] The film was a golden jubilee hit at the Box office.[2] Lok Virsa Museum screened the film in 2017 as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.[3]
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[1]
- Nayyar Sultana as Khanam[1]
- Shahid as Nawab Saleem[1]
- Talish
- Zumurrud
- Aasia
- Mumtaz
- Saeed Khan Rangeela[2]
- Lehri
- Ladla
- Imdad Hussain
- Talat Siddiqui (guest)
- Kemal Irani (guest)
Music
All lyrics are written by Saifuddin Saif; all music is composed by Nisar Bazmi
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaatay Na Katay Ratya Sayyan Intezar Ki" | Runa Laila[4] | |
| 2. | "Aakhri Geet Sunanay Kay Liyay Aaey Hain" | Noor Jehan |
Reception
Box office
The film was a golden jubilee hit at box office.[5]
Critical reception
The Statesman praised the several performances (especially Rani), direction and the raw depiction of the Lucknow culture.[6]
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.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Swami ji (12 June 2020). "Umrao Jaan Ada (1972 film) – a film review". Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- 1 2 "Umrao Jaan Ada (film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 1 June 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ "'Umrao Jan Ada' to be screened tomorrow". The News. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ↑ film Umrao Jaan Ada (1972) song on YouTube Retrieved 23 December 2018
- ↑ "Umrao Jan Ada". Pak Film Magazine. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ↑ Mohammad Owais (1972). The Statesman. Vol. 18. Pakistan.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ "Sound of Lollywood: Noor Jehan voices the courtesan's complaint in Pakistani film 'Umrao Jaan Ada'". 2 June 2017. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.