6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Umrao Jaan (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
Amiran is sold to a brothel by a corrupt cop after her father testifies against him. Many years later, she grows up to be an accomplished poetess and a renowned courtesan, Umrao Jaan.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Neutral
Islam: Positive
Overview
Amiran is sold to a brothel by a corrupt cop after her father testifies against him. Many years later, she grows up to be an accomplished poetess and a renowned courtesan, Umrao Jaan.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a historical drama centered on the personal tragedy and artistic journey of a courtesan, exploring themes of fate, love, and societal constraints without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change, thus aligning with a neutral rating.
Set in 19th-century Lucknow, the film features an authentic Indian cast reflecting its cultural and historical context. The narrative offers a nuanced portrayal of societal norms, subtly highlighting the challenges faced by women within the patriarchal structures of the era.
Secondary
The film features eunuchs (khwaja saras/hijras) in functional roles within the courtesan culture. Their presence is essential to the setting, managing the kothas and training the dancers. The portrayal is largely neutral, depicting their identity as a given without strong positive validation or negative denigration, focusing instead on their societal function.
The film portrays the Islamic cultural milieu of 19th-century Lucknow with respect and aesthetic depth, showcasing its poetry, music, and social customs. While depicting the tragic life of a courtesan, the narrative does not critique Islam itself but rather the societal structures and individual fates within that rich cultural context, often aligning with the dignity and resilience of its characters. The film celebrates the artistic and intellectual traditions that flourished under Islamic patronage.
The film 'Umrao Jaan' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is exclusively focused on the protagonist's heterosexual relationships and her experiences as a courtesan in 19th-century India.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Umrao Jaan" (1981) is an adaptation of the 1905 Urdu novel "Umrao Jaan Ada." All significant characters in the movie maintain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character's canonical gender being altered.
The film is an adaptation of an Urdu novel set in 19th-century India. All major characters, originally established as Indian/South Asian, are portrayed by actors of Indian/South Asian descent, consistent with the source material and historical context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
6.1
Critic Ratings
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