Return of a classic
It's a dream come true for director Muzaffar Ali as his iconic Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan readies for a second innings. The film, says Ali, 'has survived multiple generational and technological transitionsand each generation has found something deeply personal , valuable and enduring in its artistic and emotional tapestry.'
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