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Umrao Jaan Re-Release: Rekha starrer Bollywood cult classic movie Umrao Jaan, is set to re-release on the big screen. The movie has been beautifully restored in 4K by the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). To celebrate the significant re-release, veteran filmmaker Muzaffar Ali is launching a limited-edition coffee table book that provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Umrao Jaan. Designed for cinephiles, cinema students, and culture enthusiasts, the book will be released simultaneously with the movie’s theatrical revival.

PVR INOX took to its X (Formerly Twitter) handle to share the re-releasing poster of Rekha’s timeless movie Umrao Jaan. The caption of the post read, “A story of elegance, love, and timeless music! Revisit Umrao Jaan in stunning 4K – a cinematic jewel restored, reimagined, and reborn with our Curated Shows. #UmraoJaan re-releasing at PVR INOX on June 27! #Rekha #FarooqShaikh #NaseeruddinShah #RajBabbar #CuratedShows #NFAI #NFDCIndia #NFDC #MuzaffarAliKotwara #HouseOfKotwara” The movie is slated to re-release in theatres on June 27, 2025.

About Umrao Jaan Movie

Umrao Jaan is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and longing and is regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most visually and emotionally compelling works. Rekha’s portrayal of the courtesan-poetess is considered one of the greatest performances in movie history, earning her the National Film Award for Best Actress. The film’s ghazals, including "Dil Cheez Kya Hai", "In Aankhon Ki Masti", and "Justuju Jiski Thi", remain beloved across generations.

On the other hand, the restoration of Umrao Jaan was a meticulous process that took almost a year to complete. MD NFDC, Shri Prakash Magdum said, “To restore Umrao Jaan, NFDC-NFAI has been working for almost a year in collaboration with Muzaffar Ali, the director of the film. He was instrumental in locating the original negatives of the film, which should have been the best source of restoration." Due to the condition of the negatives, the movie was restored using a 35mm release print preserved at NFAI.

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Meanwhile, Rekha also spoke about Umrao Jaan’s re-release, “Umrao Jaan is not just a film I acted in — she lives within me, breathes through me, even now. At the time, none of us could have imagined the timelessness of the film, the way it would gently etch itself into the soul of Indian cinema." Muzaffar Ali added, “Umrao Jaan was not just a film—it was a journey into the soul of a lost culture, a forgotten tehzeeb. Through her pain, poetry, and grace, we tried to resurrect the elegance of an era where love and longing spoke in verse." The re-release of Umrao Jaan is a significant event for film enthusiasts and fans of Rekha.