“Umrao Jaan Ada” unfolds as a captivating and intricate musical play, steeped in melodrama. Adapted from Mirza Hadi Ruswa’s acclaimed Urdu novel (1899), this narrative has inspired two iconic Bollywood films and two independent movies, leaving an indelible mark. Set against the backdrop of 1840 Lucknow, the plot follows Amiran, abducted as an act of revenge, transforming into the enchanting courtesan Umrao Jaan. Her tumultuous life includes a relationship with Nawab Sultan, marked by disapproval and separation due to societal pressures.