Rich with music, longing and melancholy, this Indian classic follows Umrao Jaan's journey from abducted child to celebrated courtesan and poet.

Restored by National Film Archive of India, this classic period film follows Umrao Jaan’s journey from abducted child to celebrated courtesan and poet in Lucknow. Rich with music, longing and melancholy, it remains a luminous portrait of survival, artistry and memory.

In Urdu with English subtitles.

The film will be followed by a Q&A with director Muzaffar Ali.

Screening as part of the UK Asian Film Festival 2026.