In this Expresso Entertainment Feature, we we explore the historical context of tawaifs and their portrayal in popular culture, particularly through iconic films like "Pakeezah" and "Umrao Jaan."

Expresso Entertainment Feature on Bhansali’s Heeramandi: Not Historical, Unlike Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan

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Expresso Entertainment Feature on Bhansali’s Heeramandi: Not Historical, Unlike Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan

Expresso Entertainment Feature on Bhansali’s Heeramandi: Not Historical, Unlike Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan