
Ameeran lives a poor-lifestyle with her mom, dad, and brother, Jamal, in Faizabad, British India. When her dad testifies against the local corrupt cop, Dilawar Khan, Khan swears to avenge this humiliation, and several years later, abducts Ameeran, holds her for ransom. When no money is forthcoming, he sells her. Ameeran ends up in a brothel run by Lucknow's Madame Khanum Jaan, where she is taught dance and poetry, and is subsequently re-named Umrao Jaan. Years later, Umrao ha... (Full plot summary below)
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Ameeran lives a poor-lifestyle with her mom, dad, and brother, Jamal, in Faizabad, British India. When her dad testifies against the local corrupt cop, Dilawar Khan, Khan swears to avenge this humiliation, and several years later, abducts Ameeran, holds her for ransom. When no money is forthcoming, he sells her. Ameeran ends up in a brothel run by Lucknow's Madame Khanum Jaan, where she is taught dance and poetry, and is subsequently re-named Umrao Jaan. Years later, Umrao has matured, is a well-known Courtesan with many patrons, chief amongst them are Nawab Sujat Ali Khan and his son, Sultan. Umrao and Sultan fall in love with each other, much to the chagrin of Sujat, who instructs Sultan either to give up Umrao or to lose his inheritance, and Sultan chooses Umrao. He gives up his father's palatial house and goes to live in the brothel, but re-locates to live with his uncle in Gadi after being taunted by Khanum Jaan. Umrao has a new admirer, Nawab Faiz Ali, who proposes to take her with him with Khanum's blessings, to which she agrees after she finds out that their destination is via Gadi. On the way there, she finds out that Faiz is a bandit, who is eventually captured and held by guards, while she is released at Sultan's behest. Umrao faces more heartbreak when Sultan refuses to have to do anything with her as he suspects her fidelity, forcing her to return to Lucknow. Then she gets an offer to sing at the marriage ceremony in Faizabad. With her hopes and emotions running high, she eagerly accepts this offer - with a hope of being able live as Ameeran again. Watch what happens when she reaches Faizabad and comes face to face with her family.
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| OutlookNamrata JoshiThe extremely slow pace is severely sleep-inducing, the most dramatic of scenes come across as rather inert and the long takes don't hold the audience interest. |
| User ReviewJaveria -Seemed a bit corny - my first Bollywood movie...but the music was beautiful and I cried for her at the end. Wrenchingly touching. |
| User ReviewLain HAbsolutely loved this movie i would reccomend this movie to every woman out there........aishwariya rai looked absolutely beautiful in this movie and her acting was A* even tho i dont like her but thats the truth..............this movie made me cry and im sure it would make any woman out there cry to |
| User ReviewHarry TLoved this movie!! What a heartwrencher. Definately not one that everyone may enjoy, but it is certainly a powerful drama wonderfully acted by Aishwarya. Scenes and costumes are beautiful throughout and a must see for any true Bollywood fan!! |
| User ReviewAsif KShakespeare meets Bollywood. This is both a fairy tale and a fable: star-cross'd lovers in a Cinderella story gone awry. If you don't like musicals or tragedies, probably not for you. If you like lavish productions with beautiful co-stars, sizzling chemistry, witty and poetic dialogue, quality set design, extravagant costumes and music, it's a must-see. A classic of the 21st century. |
| User ReviewJennifer MWho would have thought that a three hour movie is really good from beginning to end? This is three times better than any movie about a courtesan. Wonderful story about a child who was kidnapped, sold to a brothel, and who fell in love with someone who is already spoken for. |
| User ReviewFaz HIt really is a sad and emotional film, but it the best i have seen! |
| User ReviewSarah Fa Very Epical movie!! big devdas fanz will love this movie!!!! aish did a very good job**** |
| User ReviewNicky Kthe best movie..whith aishwarya Rai..is... |
| User ReviewZade TAishwarya's Best Performance to date, a must see for everyone! |