Umrao Jaan returns to big screen, Rekha's classic to compete with Kajol's Maa in box office face-off
Theatres will see a rare box office face-off between two women-led films on June 27 as Rekha's Umrao Jaan returns in a 4K restored version, clashing with Kajol's upcoming horror drama Maa. While one is a celebrated classic, the other is a new entry in the expanding Shaitaan universe. Both aim to attract very different cinema audiences.
Classic restored
Umrao Jaan, originally released in 1981 and directed by Muzaffar Ali, has been digitally restored in 4K. The restoration was led by the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). PVR Inox will re-release the film under its Timeless Classics banner.
Limited vs wide release
While Umrao Jaan will return to theatres with limited shows, Kajol's Maa is expected to get a wider release across more screens. Maa, directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Ajay Devgn and Kumar Mangat Pathak, is marketed as part of the Shaitaan universe, giving it a potential advantage at the box office.
Two films, one day
Despite the contrast in genre—period drama versus mythological horror—both films highlight strong women-led narratives. Umrao Jaan explores the life of a courtesan-poetess in 19th-century Lucknow, while Maa offers a horror-driven storyline rooted in mythology.
Cultural legacy
Rekha's performance in Umrao Jaan earned her a National Award for Best Actress. The film also features Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, and others. Known for its iconic soundtrack by Khayyam, the film's songs like Dil Cheez Kya Hai and In Aankhon Ki Masti continue to trend on social media even today.
Social media buzz
The re-release may find new traction among younger audiences discovering the film for the first time. With Umrao Jaan already popular on Instagram for its music clips, the big-screen comeback could revive its digital appeal alongside its box office run.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Pink Villa
15 minutes ago
- Pink Villa
IPL 2025 Finals: Mahesh Babu, Rashmika Mandanna and Rishab Shetty celebrate RCB's win
The IPL 2025 fever mania came to an end with a grand finish to the season this year. Amid a nail-biting final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), Virat Kohli's team emerged victorious and lifted the trophy. Ever since, social media has been filled with tons of messages from celebrities, fans, and all cricket lovers who have been congratulating RCB for bringing home such an honor after a wait of 18 years. Mahesh Babu says RCB's win is written in stars Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu dropped a post on Twitter congratulating the winning team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His post also carried a special mention of the ace player Virat Kohli, who enthusiastically lifted the winning trophy. Sharing the post, he wrote, 'All heart….All class….All #18. This win was written in the stars… Congratulations @imVkohli and Team RCB on this historic win…' Rishab Shetty is full of pride as RCB lifts the IPL trophy after 18 years Kannada star and National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty also celebrated RCB's win at the IPL 2025 finals. He took to X and shared a picture of the entire team, who posed with the stunning trophy on a dais. The actor penned a note, adding how it had been nothing less than a dream-come-true moment for all RCB fans to witness this team become winners after 18 years of waiting. Rishab wrote, 'This time the cup is ours, the dream we have been waiting for for so many years has come true! The eyes are very happy, the chest is full of pride! Heartfelt congratulations to the entire RCB team..' Rashmika Mandanna fangirl moment for RCB as she 'smells victory' in air National crush Rashmika Mandanna also celebrated RCB's win at the IPL 2025. The diva took to her IG stories and shared a picture of the entire team. The Pushpa 2 starlet captioned it as 'It smells like victory in here #RCB.'
India.com
30 minutes ago
- India.com
Do you recognise these two handsome Bollywood heroes with Rekha? One is a superstar, other is a child actor, he is…
Do you also like to see old and throwback pictures of your favorite celebrities? In this series, today we show you a picture of Bollywood's veteran actress Rekha in which she is looking very young, and Bollywood stars are also posing with her. You will sweat trying to recognize them. So, just look at this throwback picture and tell us who these two child actors are seen with Rekha? A picture of Rekha from the 1980s has been shared on Instagram, in which she is seen posing with some Bollywood kids. She also has a cute pet dog in her hand. Did you recognize these kids posing with Rekha? If you are even slightly confused, then we give you a hint that one of them has made a splash with his acting on the big screen and one taught how to love in the 90s. Now, maybe you can recognise that the person standing behind Rekha is none other than Mohabbatein film star Jugal Hansraj. At the same time, Bollywood superstar and Greek God Hrithik Roshan is seen posing next to him. Tanisha Mukherjee and Hrithik's sister Sunaina Roshan are also seen in the photo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya (@bollywoodtriviapc) Let us tell you that Jugal Hansraj started his career as a child artist in the 1983 film Masoom. In 1996, he did many films like Papa Kehte Hain, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, and The Don. However, his cute look in the 2000 film Mohabbatein was well-liked. He has been away from the big screen for some time. On the other hand, if we talk about Hrithik Roshan, he is excited for his upcoming film War 2, in which South superstar Junior NTR will be seen with him.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
‘Bakwas Sab:' Jaya Bachchan Scolds Paparazzi At Rono Mukherjee's Prayer Meet
Last Updated: The prayer meet was attended by close family members and prominent industry personalities, including Kajol, Ayan Mukerji, Tanishaa Mukerji, Amit Kumar and Salim Khan. Veteran actress and Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan is often in the news for her love-and-hate relationship with the paparazzi. The actress once again had a run-in with the paparazzi, this time at a somber family gathering. On Tuesday, Jaya attended the prayer meet of late filmmaker Rono Mukherjee at their family residence in Mumbai. The occasion brought together several members of Bollywood's most respected film families who gathered to pay their respects. The atmosphere at the meet remained somber until an unexpected moment unfolded as Jaya Bachchan was leaving the venue with her daughter, Shweta Bachchan Nanda. Disturbed by the intrusive media presence, the actress visibly lost her composure and confronted the photographers gathered outside. In a sarcastic tone, she said, 'Chaliye… aap log bhi aaiye sath me… aa jaiye. Bakwas sab," expressing her displeasure at the lack of privacy. As Shweta helped her get into the car, the actress snapped again at a cameraman attempting to record her. She sharply said, 'Aao… aap gaadi mein aa jao (Come and sit with us in the car)." This fiery exchange quickly went viral, sparking a debate. While some criticised her for being harsh, others defended her stance, citing the need for personal space during moments of grief. 'But she is right, funeral prayer is no place to click a photo. And she comes from a generation that takes this thing seriously. Even my mother would have reacted the same, so why is she wrong?" read a comment. Another said, 'I have never seen a more angry person than Jaya." 'She has so much attitude," said a user. The prayer meet was attended by close family members and prominent industry personalities, including Kajol, Ayan Mukerji, Tanishaa Mukerji, Amit Kumar and Salim Khan. Rono Mukherjee will be remembered for his contributions to both Hindi cinema and Bengali cultural traditions. Some of his best works include films like Haiwan (1977) and Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965). Rono Mukherjee breathed his last on May 28. He passed away due to cardiac arrest. His funeral was held at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium. His son Samrat Mukherjee performed the last rites in the presence of family and close friends. He is survived by his children Siddharth, Sharbani and Samrat. The filmmaker was in his 80s and the eldest among the Mukherjee brothers. His death comes just months after the passing of his brother, Deb Mukherjee. First Published: June 04, 2025, 10:01 IST
