Review of Umrao Jaan (2006) by Ruksana H — 29 Dec 2006

Quite a disappointing movie.. not what I expected but could have been better.. costumes were colourful and beautiful.. and Aishwariya looking beautiful as ever...

This review of Umrao Jaan (2006) was written by Ruksana H on 29 Dec 2006.

Umrao Jaan has generally received positive reviews.

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Why aish always play the same hopeless romantic who ended up suffering? n why do I kept watching her movies anyway…

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Good story. Some nice scenery and interesting sets. But it was poorly edited and shot like a play…

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Visually beautiful movie, but I prefer happier stories…

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