Umrao Jaan Ada (film)

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, Talish, Zamurrad, Aasia and Rangeela appeared in supporting roles. It revolves around the life of a 19th-century tawaif from Lucknow and her tragic romance with a Nawab. The film was a golden jubilee hit at the box office.

The film is loosely based on the plot of the novel, with extensive changes done in the second half, including a tragic ending, due to commercial needs, as the film focuses more on the controversy surrounding Nawab Sultan's relationship with Umrao due to her status as a tawaif. Lok Virsa Museum screened the film in 2017 as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.