Umrao Jaan Ada (film)
Umrao Jaan Ada () 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. The film was a golden jubilee hit at the Box office. Lok Virsa Museum screened the film in 2017 as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country. 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
 Nayyar Sultana as Khanam
 Shahid as Nawab Saleem
 Talish
 Zumurrud
 Aasia
 Mumtaz
 Saeed Khan Rangeela
 Lehri
 Ladla
 Imdad Hussain
 Talat Siddiqui (guest)
 Kemal Irani (guest)

Music

Reception

Box office
The film was a golden jubilee hit at box office. Critical reception
The Statesman praised the several performances (especially Rani), direction and the raw depiction of the Lucknow culture. 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. References

External links 
Umrao Jaan Ada's film song on yahoo.com website
 

1972 films
1970s Urdu-language films
Films based on Indian novels
Pakistani romantic drama films
Films scored by Nisar Bazmi
Urdu-language Pakistani films