Directing
Muzaffar Ali (born 21 October 1944) is an Indian filmmaker, fashion designer, poet, artist, cultural revivalist, and social worker.
A period drama set in the year 1877 that narrates the love story of a revolutionary tawaif.
Despite their determination and effort, two working class friends in Bombay struggle to improve their lives.
Amiran is sold to a brothel by a corrupt cop after her father testifies against him. Many years later, she grows up to be an accomplished poetess and a renowned courtesan, Umrao Jaan.
The film revolves around the struggle of a farmer who is fighting for the rights of the farmers, against an evil businessman with the help of his lawyer son.
A young woman leads impoverished chikan embroidery workers in Lucknow in a strike against the greedy wholesalers who exploit them.