indian mythology posters

Vintage Indian mythology poster for sale of the old Bollywood movie, Hanuman Vijay Yane Jai Shri Ram (1974).

This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1974 Indian mythology film that was produced by Homi Wadia and directed by the pioneer of special effects in Indian cinema, Babubhai Mistry.

This Indian mythology poster was originally designed and printed for publicity of the first release of the film (somewhere in the early 1970s) but never ended up being used.

Hanuman Vijay was an Indian mythology film that chronicled the story of Lord Hanuman.

This Indian mythology poster was originally hand painted on canvas by a leading art studio in Bombay. Lord Hanuman is seen prominently in the center carrying a tree in his hands. Beautiful hand painted portraits of Lord Ram and Sita are seen at the bottom of this Indian mythology poster.

Old Bollywood poster of the blockbuster Hindi film, Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) for sale.

This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1975 underdog film (made on a low budget with forgotten stars), which emerged as a blockbuster.

Jai Santoshi Maa was one of the highest earning films of 1975, sharing the spotlight with the likes of blockbusters Sholay and Deewaar (both of which find mention in the list of greatest Bollywood movies ever made in Indian cinema).

The film enjoys the coveted title of being one of the most successful devotionals ever made in Bollywood. Such was its craze that it is believed to have turned cinema halls into “temporary temples.” Viewers entered cinema halls minus their footwear, carrying flowers as an offering for the goddess and bowed down in reverence each time she appeared on screen. Such level of obeisance was never previously seen for any other devotional film made in Indian cinema.

Printed and circulated during the first release of the movie (somewhere in the mid 1970s), this old Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Bollywood poster features an interesting hand painted design depicting Goddess Santoshi, the goddess of satisfaction.

Jai Santoshi Maa is a 1975 low-budget devotional Bollywood movie that became one of the top blockbusters of the year. Usha Mangeshkar, sister of Lata Mangeshkar sang devotional songs for the film.

The unexpected success of the film surprised film critics. In an era dominated by the action genre aimed primarily at urban male audiences, Jai Santoshi Maa was primarily targeted at women (chiefly in rural areas). It is believed that after the release of the film, the number of worshippers of goddess Santoshi increased exponentially, particularly in Northern India, with thousands of women observing the Santoshi Mata “vrat” or fast.

Indian mythology poster of the old Bollywood movie Bajrang Bali (1976) for sale.

This is an actual surviving vintage Indian mythology movie poster of the 1976 Hindi film that featured award winning wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh in the lead role as Hanuman.

Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1970s), this Hindu mythology poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This hand drawn Indian mythology poster was originally designed in oil on canvas format by well known artist G.R. Kareker, making it highly collectible.

Wrestler turned Hindi film actor Dara Singh playing the role of Hanuman, is depicted in a stunning portrait prominently on the center of the poster with Ram and Sita flanking each of his sides. Raavan’s evil face is depicted inside Hanuman’s tail, signifying triumph of good over evil. The typography used for the film’s title shows an arrow piercing its length, revealing the action genre of this mythological Hindi film.

Bajrang Bali is a 1976 mythological Hindi film starring wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh playing the title lead role of Hanuman.

Old hand drawn two sheet Bollywood poster of the mythological drama, Hari Darshan (1972) for sale.

This two sheet poster measures a stunning 60″x40″ inches in size when its two individual sheets are joined or pasted together. The poster comprises two separate single sheets, each measuring 40″x30″ inches in size.

This is an actual surviving two sheet publicity poster of the 1972 mythological Hindi film that featured award winning wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh.

Printed and circulated somewhere in the late 1970s, this beautiful hand drawn Bollywood movie poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This old hand painted Bollywood poster was originally designed on a hand drawn canvas by a small time art studio, making it highly collectible.

Devotee Prahlad is seen at the bottom of this two sheet poster in a pot of boiling oil. Lord Vishnu, his savior is seen predominantly in the poster.

Two sheet posters comprise two separate individual single sheet posters measuring 40″x30″ inches each. When pasted together they line up perfectly and together form one single two sheet poster. In the image shown alongside, there may be a slight gap visible between the two – as the images of the top and bottom half have been photographed individually and then joined together digitally. When framed or pasted, there will be no gap visible between the two sheets and the appearance of the poster would be seamless – i.e. just like a single sheet poster.

Hari Darshan is a 1972 Bollywood mythology movie starring Dara Singh. The story revolves around devotee Prahlad worshiping lord Vishnu.

Old hand painted Bollywood poster of the blockbuster Hindi film, Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) for sale.

This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1975 underdog film (made on a low budget with forgotten stars), which emerged as a blockbuster.

Jai Santoshi Maa was one of the highest earning films of 1975, sharing the spotlight with the likes of blockbusters Sholay and Deewaar (both of which find mention in the list of greatest Bollywood movies ever made in Indian cinema).

The film enjoys the coveted title of being one of the most successful devotionals ever made in Bollywood. Such was its craze that it is believed to have turned cinema halls into “temporary temples.” Viewers entered cinema halls minus their footwear, carrying flowers as an offering for the goddess and bowed down in reverence each time she appeared on screen. Such level of obeisance was never previously seen for any other devotional film made in Indian cinema.

Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the movie (somewhere in the late 1970s), this movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Indian Hindu mythology poster features an interesting hand painted design depicting Goddess Santoshi, the goddess of satisfaction.

Jai Santoshi Maa is a 1975 low-budget devotional Bollywood movie that became one of the top blockbusters of the year. Usha Mangeshkar, sister of Lata Mangeshkar sang devotional songs for the film.

The unexpected success of the film surprised film critics. In an era dominated by the action genre aimed primarily at urban male audiences, Jai Santoshi Maa was primarily targeted at women (chiefly in rural areas). It is believed that after the release of the film, the number of worshippers of goddess Santoshi increased exponentially, particularly in Northern India, with thousands of women observing the Santoshi Mata “vrat” or fast.

Vintage hand painted Bollywood movie poster of the mythological Hindi film Bajrang Bali (1976) for sale.

This is an actual surviving Indian mythology poster of the 1976 Hindi film that featured award winning wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh in the lead role.

Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1980s), this movie poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

This Indian mythology poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas using exceptionally bright and eye-catching colors, making it highly collectible.

Dara Singh is depicted in an amazing hand drawn portrait (in bright orange) as Hanuman in the center, with Ram and Sita flanking each of his sides. Raavan’s evil face is depicted inside Hanuman’s tail, signifying triumph of good over evil. The typography used for the film’s title shows an arrow piercing its length, revealing the action genre of this mythological Hindi film.

Bajrang Bali is a 1976 mythological Hindi film starring wrestler turned Bollywood actor, Dara Singh playing the title lead role of Hanuman.