Director: Muzaffar Ali

Muzaffar Ali is a filmmaker and painter, blending cinematic vision with a painter's sensibility. His debut film, Gaman (1978), a portrait of migration, won multiple National Awards and the Silver Peacock at IFFI. He gained international acclaim with Umrao Jaan (1981), celebrated for its music, poetry, and painterly imagery, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Director. Restored in 4K in 2025, the film reaches a new generation. His later works, including Aagaman, Anjuman, and Jaanisaar, reflect his engagement with history and culture. He has pursued painting, exhibiting. Honored with the Padma Shri, he remains an artist bridging film and art.