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Celebrating 45 years since its original release in a stunning 4K restoration by National Film Archive of India. This classic period film follows Umrao Jaan's journey from abducted child to celebrated courtesan and poet in Lucknow. Rich with music, longing and melancholy, it remains a luminous portrait of survival, artistry and memory.
Followed by an exclusive LIVE interview with director Muzaffar Ali.
ποΈ Date: Saturday 9 May
π Time: 7:00pm
π Address: Phoenix Cinema, 4 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG
ποΈ Tickets: From Β£6.25 β Β£11 (various concessions available)
π Language: Urdu with English subtitles
ποΈ Duration: 210 mins
Book your tickets here
π www.phoenix.org.uk/whats-on/programme/umrao-jaan-director-qa/
π‘ Screening as part of the UK Asian Film Festival 2026 β check out the rest of the festival here
π www.phoenix.org.uk/events/uk-asian-film-festival-leicester-2026/
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Phoenix Leicester, 11 Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG, United Kingdom
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