Tarana

Tarana poster for sale.

Featured here is an actual surviving old 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 old Bollywood film 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 vintage Bollywood poster for sale was printed for publicity of the movie 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 poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a leading poster design studio and features stunning artwork. Dilip Kumar and Madhubala are seen locked in a passionate gaze prominently in the poster. Both portraits are stunningly hand painted, with highlights added to the faces as well as hairlines, making them stand out prominently. The two lead actors are encased inside a heart, which completes the romantic theme of this old Dilip Kumar poster for sale.

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.