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The art of depiction, whether descriptive or visual, is what connects literature and film. The novel 'Umrao Jan Ada' was written by Indian author Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa. It was first published in the Urdu language in 1899. This novel has been translated into numerous languages, including English and Hindi. It is one of Mirza Hadi Ruswa's most well-known works. The novel continues to have an impact on readers, researchers, and filmmakers today. Because of the novel's story, theme, plot, and fame, the filmmakers were unable to resist adapting it into a film. When director S.M. Yusuf released the film in 1958, it was used for the first time. The novel Mahendi inspired the film Mahendi, in which he displayed his exceptional artistry and techniques. An epoch in which filmmaking technology and techniques were evolving and taking shape. Yes, the director made that in 1958, but that was also a period of experimentation in the filmmaking process and an experimental period for the film's effects on society. This paper focuses on the investigation of filmmakers' cinematic adjustments to achieve the novel's core sense.