Umrao Jaan /
Life of a courtesan in 19th century Lucknow. When Umrao Jaan decides not to dance for people any longer, she finds it difficult to escape from the world she lives in.
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | Hindi |
| Language Notes: | In Hindi with optional English subtitles. |
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[Sacramento, Calif.] :
Bollywood Entertainment,
[2000?]
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| Series: | Eternal classics.
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| Summary: | Life of a courtesan in 19th century Lucknow. When Umrao Jaan decides not to dance for people any longer, she finds it difficult to escape from the world she lives in. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1981. Based on the novel "Umrao Jan Ada" by Mirza Hadi Ruswa ; cameraman, Pravin Bhatt ; editor, B. Prasad. A foreign film (India) Full screen presentation. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; Dolby digital. |
| Audience: | BBFC rating: PG. |
| Awards: | Filmfare Award 1982 : Best Director, Muzaffar Ali ; Best Music Director Khayyam |
| Production Credits: | Music, Khayyam ; lyrics, Shahryar ; Choreography, Kumudini Lakhia, Gopi Krishna. |