Rekha’s breathtaking perfection in and as Umrao Jaan
Does breathtaking have an expiry date? Not in Umrao Jaan’s case, no. No matter how many times I watch Muzaffar Ali’s tour de force Umrao Jaan, I am overcome with a sense of awe and elation. There’s a paralyzing quality … Continue reading
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