| Umrao Jaan Ada | |
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| 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 |
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| Music by | Nisar Bazmi |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Umrao Jaan Ada (Urdu: 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.[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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.