Tarana

Tarana movie poster for sale.

Featured here is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1951 romantic Hindi film directed by Ram Daryani that starred the ultimate method actor in Bollywood, Dilip Kumar in the lead role opposite the “Marilyn Monroe of Bollywood,” Madhubala.

Produced by K.S. Daryani and released under the Krishin Movietone banner, Tarana (1951) also starred Shyama, Gope, Jeevan, Gulab, Kumar and Vikram Kapoor in supporting roles.

Tarana was the first film to star superstars Dilip Kumar and Madhubala together, making this vintage Bollywood poster highly collectible!

The legendary romance between Dilip Kumar and Madhubala began on the sets of Tarana (1951) when the two superstars were shooting together for the first time. The fairytale romance between the two finally ended on the sets of Naya Daur (1957).

Printed and circulated during the initial release run of the film (somewhere in the early 1950s), this Tarana movie poster was printed for publicity of the film in theaters but never ended up being used.

Tarana (1951) told the story of Dr. Motilal (Dilip Kumar), who is left stranded in a small village after a plane crash. Sheltered by a blind old man called Surdas, Dr. Motilal falls in love with his innocent daughter Tarana (Madhubala). However, unbeknownst to him, back in the city his father has already arranged his marriage with an affluent girl called Sheela (Shyama). Meanwhile, a rich villager called Totaram (Gope) wants to marry Tarana and schemes to drive a wedge between her relationship with Dr. Motilal.

This Tarana movie poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a leading poster design studio in Bombay and features stunning artwork. The printed signature of Bollywood poster artist T.D. Kar is seen at the bottom center.

Superstar Dilip Kumar is seen in a striking hand drawn close up illustration on the top right of this old Bollywood poster. Eternal beauty queen Madhubala is depicted in a pencil portrait on the bottom left, capturing the innocence of her character to perfection.

The background of this Madhubala poster appears in a single tone of pastel orange that blends beautifully into both portraits, giving it a very vintage feel. A string of musical notes is seen covering the entire span of the poster from bottom to top, giving away the romantic musical theme of the film.

Credits appear encased in a maroon strip at the bottom. Typography used in this Tarana movie poster is entirely in English and the title is seen illustrated in white in a striking 3D font.

Tarana is remembered for its music composed by the pioneer of Indian orchestra music in Hindi cinema, Anil Biswas. Tracks like the popular duet sung by Talat Mehmood and Lata Mangeshkar, “Seene Mein Sulagte Hain Armaan” are fondly remembered and played till today.