Movies such as Umrao Jaan (1981) and Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977) that depict Muslim culture of 19th century Lucknow show noblewomen and royal courtesans wearing farshi pajamas.
Subhashini Ali designed period costumes for 1981 classic, Umrao Jaan, directed by Muzaffar Ali.
Umrao Jaan | Umrao Jaan (1981 film) | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Jaan-E-Mann | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Jaan (TV series) | ''Jaan'' (TV series) | Jaan Tõnisson | Jaan Sarv | Jaan Kiivit, Jr | Jaan Kaplinski | Jaan Eilart | Jaan (album) | Jaan |
Kakori has been used as a setting for various movies, of which Junoon (1978) and Umrao Jaan (1981) are two examples.