Anjuman (1986 film)


Anjuman is a 1986 Hindi drama film directed by Muzaffar Ali, starring Shabana Azmi, Farooq Shaikh and Rohini Hattangadi in lead roles. Set in Lucknow, it deals with exploitation of women and problems of local "chikan" embroidery workers.
Anjuman has music by Khayyam, with lyrics by noted Urdu poet Shahryar, with three songs by lead actress Shabana Azmi, who reluctantly agreed to do playback singing. Noted actor Farooq Shaikh worked in three films with Muzaffar Ali, with the others being Gaman and Umrao Jaan.

Cast

The music was by Khayyam, with lyrics by Shahryar, with three song sung by Shabana Azmi, a rare feat for her career.