Aamina Bano played the title role of Umrao Jaan.

The supporting cast features actors Bushra Ansari, Faisal Qureshi, Imran Abbas, Humayun Saeed and Mehmood Aslam in prominent roles.

[4] Due to having several mujra performances as well, the series was termed as too bold at that time.

[5][6] The plot revolves around a young girl from Faizabad who is sold off in a kotha(brothel) of Lucknow due to revenge that has to be taken from her father.

After a painful journey of several years, she finally returns her house where her loved ones don't accept her.