Review of Umrao Jaan (2006) by Krishna S — 08 Sep 2007

Overly dramatic with pathetic dialogue delivery.

This review of Umrao Jaan (2006) was written by Krishna S on 08 Sep 2007.

Umrao Jaan has generally received positive reviews.

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Omg, apparently this version wasnt as good as the original but I loved it! Aish was amazing…

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By Susan C (235) on 14 Jan 2008

I liked this as well as the '81 original. It's such an emotionally compelling story--a classic…

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By Courtney Z (8) on 24 Feb 2008

I liked this movie... But there is nothing like the original... But acting, dancing and singing were all Excellent…

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By Vivien W (9) on 28 Jan 2008

My first attempt on Bollywood movie. It did not disappoint me at all. Very beautifully presented…

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By Shai L (202) on 03 Feb 2008

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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By Faisal F (114) on 23 Feb 2009

@%@#$^$%&^&^$# ...could not have been worse…

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By Jerry A (280) on 29 Oct 2007

My first bollywood film. Wasn't too bad, but a bit overly long I thought, but the length seems normal for bollywood film…

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