The Many Worlds of Muzaffar Ali: 45 Years After Umrao Jaan in conversation

Wed May 13 2026 at 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

Aga Khan Museum | Toronto

Indo Canada Arts Council
Publisher/HostIndo Canada Arts Council
The Many Worlds of Muzaffar Ali: 45 Years After Umrao Jaan in conversation
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Umrao Jaan की खूबसूरती और मुज़फ़्फ़र अली की बातें, एक जबरदस्त मुलाक़ात!
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Umrao Jaan with Muzaffar Ali in conversation

An elegant and evocative evening with one of India’s most distinguished creative visionaries, Muzaffar Ali, as we celebrate 45 years of the timeless classic Umrao Jaan. This special conversation explores the remarkable journey of an artist whose work transcends cinema and flows seamlessly into poetry, painting, music, fashion, and cultural revival.

From crafting one of the most aesthetically refined films in Indian cinema to nurturing traditional arts and preserving Awadhi culture, Muzaffar Ali’s journey is a rare confluence of creativity and heritage. This intimate conversation will delve into his inspirations, artistic philosophy, and the evolution of his work across multiple mediums.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, reflection, and artistic exploration as Muzaffar Ali shares personal anecdotes, creative insights, and his enduring passion for cinema, poetry, painting, and culture. A celebration of a life devoted to beauty, grace, and timeless storytelling.

Also releasing a collectors coffee table book on Umraoi Jaan and get a personally signed book to be part of your colections.


Networking Hour

Muzaffar Ali in conversation

His journey with Umrao Jaan and his world of painting, poetry, music, fashion and cultural revival

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

CAD 121.85

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