Abhishek Bachchan as Nawab Sultan<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>A pathan – a rebel with a passion for beauty and poetry. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>With his penchant for good poetry, it was not long before the Nawab Sultan found himself magnetized towards Umrao Jaan’s heartfelt renditions and ghazals and of course her awe-inspiring persona. It was an attraction that bowed down to the intensity of the feeling of two beautiful people. In Nawab Sultan’s eyes Umrao dared to see a mirror of her desires. In Umrao Jaan’s heart, Nawab Sultan sensed a reflection of his passion. The heavens made them meet but would the world allow them to become one….? <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>There was definite background to the character of Nawab Sultan. When one is a Nawab, there is a framework of dos and don’ts set to it. There had to be inherent sophistication to the character where the upbringing showed. The way Nawab Sultan tackled situations and combated problems had to be laden with dignity. This was very reflective of the Nawabs at that time. In terms of performance a lot of attention was paid to the body language and speech of Nawab Sultan. And it was offset with his passionate side to accentuate that not only was Nawab Sultan a refined gentleman, but also an intense lover. Great emphasis was given to the passion between Umrao Jaan and Nawab Sultan so that the pain when their love is not fulfilled, is accentuated.<br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>