Divya Dutta as Bismillah<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>As Khanum’s daughter, Bismillah grew up with Umrao Jaan amidst the tingle of ghungroos and fervor of kathak dance steps. The bond of friendship between the two girls formed the warmest corner of Khanum’s sprawling Kotha. However, despite being the enigmatic Khanum’s daughter, Bismillah never quite carved a distinct niche as a courtesan. A fact that was reflected in her telling eyes and subdued body language… <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Ayesha Jhulka as Khurshid<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>The friendship of Umrao and Bismillah had a third angle in the form of the fragile Khurshid. The three childhood friends formed an alluring triumvirate. A courtesan herself, Khurshid made a habit of something that a courtesan ought not to dare – falling in love. Yet she was unable to find true love. Thus, she combusted, self-destructed and was ever heart-broken, ever lovelorn… <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Puru Raaj Kumar as Gauhar Mirza<BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>He was the pet boy of all the courtesans. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>In the form of Gauhar Mirza, Umrao Jaan has an in-house paramour. Having grown up together, they shared many interesting moments. But was it true that Gauhar Mirza would one day show some unknown, unforeseen colors …? <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Himani Shivpuri as Bua Hussaini<BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>She helped Umrao forget her home and family. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>When fate cruelly snatched from Umrao ,her mother’s shelter , it was in Bua Hussaini maternal arms that Umrao Jaan found a comforting nest. Although a maid-in-waiting in the kotha, it was she who took Umrao under her wing and brought her up, offering her a rarity called unconditional love…. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Maulvi Sahib<BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>A man of refined tastes and steadfast in his affection<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Maulvi Sahib imparted to Umrao the greatest wealth in the form of education and the art and craft of poetry, both of which went a long way in shaping Umrao’s immortal persona. <br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>