India, June 27 -- The 1981 film Umrao Jaan starring Rekha is all set to re-release in theatres today (June 27). The film tells the story of a Lucknow tawaif and poet, and her rise to fame. When Heeramandi was released, a section of viewers believed Umrao Jaan was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's inspiration. In an interview with Times Now, the film's director, Muzaffar Ali, reviewed the series and dismissed any comparisons.

Muzaffar revealed how it is difficult to compare Umrao Jaan and Heeramandi and said, "I have seen one episode of Heeramandi. That's a different thing and an over-the-top effort. It has got its own uniqueness, mine is different. It is very difficult to compare. That's also a lot of effort. My journey has come from trunks and cl...