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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the Hindi film Dastan-E-Laila Majnu (1974).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1974 Hindi film that starred Anamika, Kanwaljit Singh and Dheeraj Kumar in lead roles.
Printed and circulated a few years after the original first release of the film (somewhere in the 1970s), this old Bollywood movie poster for sale was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
Dastan-E-Laila Majnu was based on the legendary tale of two lovers Laila and Majnu (India’s Romeo and Juliet).
This old Bollywood poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a small time art studio in Kolkata. Brilliant hand drawn portraits of Laila and Majnu (Anamika and Kanwaljit Singh respectively) are seen in this old Bollywood poster. The poster is set against a yellow green background with the lettering at the bottom appearing in a stunning font.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the blockbuster hit Hindi film, Waqt (1965).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1965 Hindi film that was produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by Yash Chopra.
Waqt is credited with pioneering the concept of multi star casts in Indian cinema. It’s ensemble cast included the likes of Sunil Dutt, Raaj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Sadhana, Balraj Sahni, Madan Puri, Sharmila Tagore, Achala Sachdev and Rehman.
The film bagged several awards, most notable of them including the Filmfare Best Director Award (Yash Chopra) and the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Raaj Kumar). Waqt was shortlisted by the BFI in their list of films to consider for the top ten Indian films award, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible!
This old Bollywood poster was designed and printed for publicity of the film a few years after its original first release (somewhere in the late 1960s).
This old Bollywood poster features an interesting collage of still images of the lead cast. Actor Raaj Kumar is seen at the center of this Waqt movie poster flanked by Sunil Dutt and Sadhana on either side. Shashi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore are seen in smaller photographic stills at the bottom of this Waqt movie poster.
Waqt (1965) rekindled the age old lost-and-reunited formula that had been continuing since the early 1940s in Bollywood (first used in Kismat that released in 1943). The film is fondly remembered for its iconic song, “Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen,” sung by Manna Dey which is played till today.
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Bollywood poster for sale of one of the greatest films in Indian cinema, Bobby (1973).
Featured here for sale is a poster of the iconic 1973 Hindi film that featured Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles.
Printed and circulated three decades after the first release of the film (2000s), this Bobby movie poster was designed and printed for publicity of a more recent screening of the film but never ended up being used.
Bobby has been ranked consistently as a must-see and one of the greatest films in Indian cinema, making this Bollywood poster highly collectible!
Bobby is a 1973 romantic Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor, starring his son Rishi Kapoor opposite debutante Dimple Kapadia.
The film was a blockbuster hit, owing largely to its pioneering plot that revolved around teenage romance (a taboo at the time of the film's release). Bobby won numerous awards including the 1974 Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Rishi Kapoor) and Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Dimple Kapadia). Songs from the film went on to become the greatest ever in Bollywood. Tracks like “Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Ho,” “Jhoot Bole Kauva Kate,” “Main Shayar To Nahin” & “Na Mangu Sona Chandi” are played till today.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the Hindi film Unees Bees (1980).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1980 Hindi film that starred Mithun Chakraborty, Rakesh Roshan and Kader Khan in lead roles.
Printed and circulated a few years after the original first release of the film (somewhere in the 1980s), this old Bollywood movie poster for sale was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
Unees Bees marked the Bollywood debut of one of the greatest playback singers in Indian cinema, Udit Narayan. The soundtrack of Unees Bees was composed by music director Rajesh Roshan who gave Udit Narayan the opportunity to sing his first Bollywood song, “Mil Gaya Mil Gaya” along with veteran singer Mohammed Rafi in the film.
Udit Narayan has sung over 30,000 songs and remains the only male playback singer in the history of the Filmfare Awards to have won awards over a period of three decades, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible!
This old Bollywood poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a small time art studio in Delhi. Quirky hand drawn portraits of lead stars Mithun Chakraborty and Rakesh Roshan are seen in this old Bollywood poster. The poster is set against vibrant hand painted brush strokes with the lettering at the bottom appearing in a stunning yellow font.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the super hit Hindi film, Amar Prem (1972).
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1972 Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta starring Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna in lead roles.
After delivering two back to back hits – Aradhana (1969) and Kati Patang (1971) – Shakti Samanta achieved a hat trick of hits with Amar Prem’s release in 1972. The film became his third consecutive blockbuster to star Bollywood’s original superstar, Rajesh Khanna.
Rajesh Khanna’s epic dialogue, “Pushpa, I hate tears,” which appeared five times in the film, went on to become one of the most memorable dialogues of Indian cinema and has been parodied several times over the years.
The film went on to receive several awards and nominations. At the 1973 Filmfare Awards, Amar Prem won the award for Best Screenplay, Best Dialogues, and Best Sound, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible!
Printed and circulated during the debut release of the film (early 1970s), this old Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by one of the greatest Bollywood poster artists of all time, DR Bhosle and bears his printed signature on the top right hand corner. DR Bhosle’s distinct style of minimalism is clearly seen in this old Bollywood poster for sale.
The poster features a stunning hand painted portrait of the lead couple in a passionate pose. A plain green background with a yellow border further highlights the minimalism in the design of this original Bollywood movie poster.
Amar Prem is fondly remembered for it timeless music composed by Bollywood’s greatest music director, R. D. Burman. Songs like “Chingari Koi Bhadke,” “Yeh Kya Hua, Kaise Hua, Kab Hua” and “Kuch Toh Log Kahenge” sung by Kishore Kumar are played till today.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the classic courtroom drama, Yeh Rastey Hain Pyaar Ke (1963)
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1963 Hindi film that featured Sunil Dutt and Leela Naidu in lead roles.
Yeh Rastey Hain Pyaar Ke was Sunil Dutt’s debut production, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible!
Printed and circulated during the first release run of the film (early 1960s), this old Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by a leading poster design studio in Bombay. A stunning painting of the lead couple locked in a passionate embrace is seen set against a red background in this poster.
The plot of Yeh Rastey Hain Pyaar Ke was based on the sensational K.J. Nanavati adultery and murder case. The shocking twists and turns of the real life story and court case that ensued inspired three films on the subject. Yeh Rastey Hain Pyaar Ke was the first film to turn the story from real to reel life. The other two films were Achanak (1973) and the Akshay Kumar starrer, Rustom (2016).
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the hit romantic Hindi film, Kanyadaan (1968).
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1968 Hindi film that featured Shashi Kapoor and Asha Parekh in lead roles.
Printed and circulated shortly after the first release run of the film (late 1960s), this old Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by a small time poster design studio in Delhi. A large quirky side profile of Asha Parekh is seen predominantly in the poster. Smaller portraits of Shashi Kapoor and Om Prakash appear at the bottom. The choice of green and yellow shades in the design gives this old Bollywood poster a very eye catching appearance.
Kanyadaan’s music composed by the legendary duo Shankar Jaikishan with lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri became a rage throughout the nation. Tracks from the film (most notably “Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe” sung by Mohammed Rafi) are fondly remembered and played till today.
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Very rare old Bollywood poster for sale of the historical Hindi film, Jahan Ara (1964).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1964 Hindi film that was based on the life of Jahanara Begum Sahib. Actress Mala Sinha essayed the title role of Jahanara Begum Sahib in the film, with Bharat Bhushan, Shashikala and Prithviraj Kapoor playing supporting characters.
Actress Mala Sinha received a Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination for her critically acclaimed performance in Jahan Ara.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release run of the film (late 1960s), this very rare old Bollywood poster was designed and printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a small time art studio in Kolkata, making it highly collectible.
A stunning hand drawn portrait of actress Mala Sinha in all her finery is seen prominently in this old Bollywood poster. The poster uses an eccentric mix of bright colors such as yellow, red and blue, giving this old Bollywood poster a stunning appearance.
Jahan Ara was a historical drama that featured a stellar soundtrack. Songs composed by Madan Mohan became instantly popular upon the film’s release. Tracks like “Phir Wohi Sham, Wohi Gham, Wohi Tanhai Hai” and “Main Teri Nazar Ka Suroor Hoon” sung by Talat Mahmood became a rage throughout the nation. Other notable tracks from the film included, “Kisi Ki Yaad Mein Duniya Ko Hain Bhulaye Huye” and “Baad Muddat Ke Yeh Ghadi” sung by Mohammed Rafi and “Jab Jab Tumhe Bhulaya, Tum Aur Yaad Aaye” sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.
This old Bollywood poster for sale capitalizes on the popularity of the film’s stellar soundtrack by devoting a majority of its design area to text. Lyrics from popular songs in the film appear written in Devanagari Hindi juxtaposed with musical notes in this old Bollywood poster for sale.
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Very rare old Bollywood poster for sale of the adventure Hindi film, Zimbo (1958).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1958 Hindi film that was styled along the lines of Tarzan of the Apes. Noted film director Homi Wadia modeled his character “Zimbo” along the lines of the popular icon Tarzan, adding an “Indianized taste” to the adventure film.
The main attraction of the film was Pedro the chimpanzee also referred to as the Ape Bomb. Called “Dada” in the film, Pedro the chimpanzee was dressed in female clothes to add humor to the film and was even trained to handle a gun in the climax.
Printed and circulated during the original first release run of the film in the 1950s, this very rare old Bollywood poster was designed and printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
Zimbo is a 1958 Bollywood action adventure Hindi film directed by Homi Wadia and produced by Basant Pictures. The film featured special effects by Babubhai Mistry and starred Azad, Krishna Kumari and Chitra. The film was originally made in 1937 as Toofani Tarzan minus the ape, directed by Homi Wadia and produced by Wadia Movietone.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the vintage Hindi film Chandidas (1934).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1934 Hindi film Chandidas that was produced by New Theatres, Calcutta and directed by Nitin Bose.
Noted singer and actor K. L. Saigal who is regarded as the first superstar of Indian cinema played the title role of Chandidas in the film.
Chandidas was the first successful film produced by New Theatres Calcutta. A remake of a 1932 Bengali film by the same name (directed by Debaki Bose), Chandidas carried a strong social theme involving the caste divide in India. The story of the film revolved around the life of 15th century poet-saint Chandidas who took a stand against social evils prevailing at the time such as the unfair caste system in India – in particular the practice of untouchability.
The use of a full-fledged orchestra in sound recording was attempted successfully for the first time in Indian cinema in the film Chandidas, making this old Bollywood poster for sale highly collectible!
Printed and circulated during the initial release run of the film (somewhere in the late 1930s), this old Bollywood poster for sale was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by an art studio in Kolkata. The poster features quirky line drawn monochrome pencil portraits of the lead couple K. L. Saigal and Uma Shashi encased in a betel leaf. As was the norm with old Bollywood posters of the era, this poster has been designed and printed using only two colors (understandably to save on design and print costs).
Songs from Chandidas sung by K. L. Saigal such as “Prem Nagar Mein Banaungi Ghar Main” and “Tarpat Beete Din Rain” became blockbuster hits and catapulted Saigal to nationwide fame.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the Hindi film Anmol Sitare (1982).
This is an actual surviving original old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1982 Hindi film that featured comedian Rakesh Bedi.
Anmol Sitare was marketed as the first adventure film for children, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible.
Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film (somewhere in the early 1980s), this old Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale features fabulous hand painted artwork. Initially designed in oil on canvas format by a leading Bollywood movie poster design studio (Selbest), a total of seven different characters are seen in hand painted avatars in this old Bollywood poster. A monkey is seen prominently at the center of this old Bollywood poster for sale.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the action Hindi film, Toofan Aur Bijlee (1975).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1975 Hindi film Toofan Aur Bijlee that was produced and directed by Homi Wadia.
This old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed and printed for publicity of the first release of the film (somewhere in the mid 1970s) but never ended up being used.
Released under Homi Wadia’s Basant Studios banner, Toofan Aur Bijlee starred actress Zaheera in a double role.
This old Bollywood poster for sale was originally hand painted on canvas by a leading art studio in Bombay. As is typical of Homi Wadia’s action packed films, this old Bollywood poster depicts a daring action sequence featuring a flying helicopter stunt on the top right. Actress Zaheera is seen in her double role avatar prominently in the center of this old Bollywood poster for sale.
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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.
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Vintage Hindu mythology poster for sale of the old Bollywood movie, Shri Krishna Leela (1971).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1971 Hindu mythology film that was produced and directed by Homi Wadia. The film was released under Homi Wadia's Basant Pictures banner.
This Hindu mythology poster was originally designed and printed for publicity of the film somewhere in the 1970s but never ended up being used.
Shri Krishna Leela was a Hindu mythology film that chronicled the story of Lord Krishna.
This Hindu mythology poster was originally hand drawn on canvas by a small time art studio in Kolkata giving it a very quirky appearance. Lord Krishna is seen prominently in this Hindu mythology poster in the center. A vibrant blue background is seen in this old Bollywood poster for sale giving it a very catchy appearance. The combination of light orange against a blue background sets an interesting contrast in this Hindu mythology poster.
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Vintage Indian mythology poster for sale of the old Bollywood movie, Sampoorna Ramayana (1961).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1961 Indian mythology film that was 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 film somewhere in the late 1960s but never ended up being used.
Sampoorna Ramayana was an Indian mythology film that chronicled the story of Lord Ram.
This Indian mythology poster was originally hand drawn on canvas by a small time art studio in Kolkata giving it a very quirky appearance. Lord Ram and Sita are seen prominently in this Indian mythology poster in hand drawn portraits. Lord Hanuman and the evil ten-headed Ravana are seen in the background in smaller portraits. A vibrant red background is seen in this old Bollywood poster for sale giving it a very catchy appearance. The combination of yellow portraits set against a red background set an interesting contrast in this Indian mythology poster.
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Old Silk Smitha poster for sale of the Bollywood movie C.I.D. Silk (1986).
This is an actual surviving old Silk Smitha movie poster of the 1986 Hindi film directed by Cross Belt Mani that starred the most sought after erotic actress in India, Silk Smitha in the lead role.
Silk Smitha appeared in over 450 films in her 17 year long career and became the ultimate symbol of sensuality in the country. Featured here for sale is a rare surviving highly collectible original old Silk Smitha movie poster.
This old Silk Smitha film poster was designed and printed for publicity of the film during its original first release somewhere in the mid 1980s but never ended up being used.
As with Silk Smitha’s other films, C.I.D. Silk was also released under an adult rating. The “A” grade symbol is seen prominently on the bottom left of this old Silk Smitha movie poster for sale.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the cult Hindi comedy Chashme Buddoor (1981) for sale.
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster of the 1981 film considered one of the finest romantic comedy films ever made in Bollywood.
Directed by Sai Paranjpye, Chashme Buddoor starred Farooq Sheikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, Ravi Baswani and Saeed Jaffrey in prominent roles.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (mid 1980s), this Chashme Buddoor movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by an art studio in Delhi. The printed signature of Bollywood poster painter O.P. Bangali is seen on the bottom right hand corner of this Chashme Buddoor movie poster.
A simple but beautiful hand painted portrait of lead actors Farooq Sheikh and Deepti Naval is seen prominently in this Chashme Buddoor movie poster. The poster is set against a minimal plain white background with typography appearing at the bottom in red.
Chashme Buddoor was a silver jubilee hit and is counted as a memorable film in the history of Indian cinema. The success of the film spawned two subsequent remakes in Malayalam and Hindi respectively. A couple of songs from the film,”Kahan Se Aaye Badra” and “Kali Ghori Dwar Khari” became instant hits due to their unique lyrics and classical style composition.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the classic Hindi film Badle Ki Aag (1982).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster of the 1982 Hindi film produced and directed by Raj Khosla starring Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Sarika and Smita Patil in prominent roles.
Printed and circulated a few months after the first release of the film (somewhere in the early 1980s), this old Bollywood poster for sale was designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale was originally hand painted on canvas by one of the greatest Bollywood movie poster painters of all time, Pandit Ram Kumar Sharma, making it highly collectible.
The printed signature of Bollywood poster painter Pandit Ram Kumar Sharma is seen on the bottom left hand corner of this old Bollywood poster. This hand painted old Bollywood poster bears the signature traits of Ram Kumar Sharma’s fantastic compositions and spectacular brush work. A stunning portrait of actor Dharmendra is seen hand painted in broad visible brush strokes, giving him a macho, larger than life appearance. Actress Reena Roy is seen alongside painted in softer tones. An action scene comprising galloping horses is captured on the top with rough brush strokes in this old Bollywood poster.
The villain of the film Shakti Kapoor who essays the role of Dacoit Kallu is seen painted in a dark gray tone at the bottom, signifying evil. The film’s title appears in stunning 3D styled typography at the bottom of this old Bollywood poster for sale.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the Hindi comedy movie Hum Nahin Sudherenge (1980).
This is an actual surviving original Indian comedy movie poster of the 1980 Hindi film that was produced and directed by ace Bollywood comedian Asrani.
Printed and circulated during the first release run of the film (somewhere in the early 1980s), this Hindi comedy poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by a leading poster design studio in Bombay. A large stunningly realistic hand painted portrait of Bollywood comedian Asrani is seen prominently in the center of this Indian comedy movie poster. The lead actress is seen with a German Shepherd dog alongside. Another smaller hand painted portrait of the comedian appears on the left in a hilarious pose. A third portrait of Asrani holding a gun is seen on the top right of this Hindi comedy poster. Several superbly hand drawn portraits of actors Mukri, Madan Puri, Rita Bhaduri and Aruna Irani among others are seen on the right.
In total, this hilarious Indian comedy poster features a dozen hand drawn faces and a dog!
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the romantic Hindi film Atithee (1978).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster of the 1978 Hindi movie directed by Arabind Sen that featured Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha & Shabana Azmi in lead roles.
Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film in the late 1970s, this old Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by one of the most talented Bollywood poster designers of all time, V.G. Parchure of Pamart Studio fame. This old Bollywood poster bears the printed signature of Bollywood poster painter V.G. Parchure in the name of his art studio, i.e. Pamart on the bottom left hand corner.
Bollywood poster painter Parchure’s mastery over the paint brush is clearly seen in this spectacular old Bollywood poster. Highly realistic hand painted portraits of actors Shashi Kapoor and Shabana Azmi locked in a passionate gaze are seen prominently on the top. Smaller portraits of Shatrughan Sinha, Deven Verma, & Vidya Sinha are seen at the bottom of the poster.
Broad visible brush strokes are seen in the background of this old Bollywood poster for sale.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the Hindi film, Bache Mere Saathi (1972).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster of the 1972 movie that was dubbed in Hindi and released under the banner of Rani Productions Madras.
Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the early 1970s), this old Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a leading poster design studio. The printed signature of the Bollywood poster painter is seen on the bottom center of this old Bollywood poster.
This old Bollywood poster for sale features an interesting minimalist design. The lead couple is seen dancing in the center. Beautiful brush strokes are visible in the gray background of this old Bollywood poster for sale.
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Old Bollywood movie poster of the super hit Hindi film Sargam (1979) for sale.
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1979 Hindi film that starred Rishi Kapoor and Jaya Prada in lead roles.
Sargam marked the Bollywood debut of actress Jaya Prada (who played the role of a mute dancer in the film), turning her into an overnight sensation.
Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (late 1970s), this old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by the most expensive and sought after Bollywood poster painter of his time, Diwakar Karkare – the owner of Studio Diwakar.
Diwakar’s printed signature is seen on the bottom right hand corner of this old Bollywood poster. In this old movie poster, master Bollywood poster painter Diwakar has chosen a dramatic approach to paint the background. Musical notes are seen crisscrossing hand painted figures of Jaya Prada in various dance poses.
Rishi Kapoor is seen playing a tambourine in the center of this old Bollywood poster from the iconic song in the film, “Dafliwale Dafli Baja.” Sung by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar, the song is fondly remembered and played till today.
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Old Bollywood poster of the romantic Hindi film Laila Majnu (1976) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Bollywood poster of the 1976 classic Hindi romance, Laila Majnu. Directed by Harnam Singh Rawail (H.S. Rawail), the film starred Rishi Kapoor and Ranjeeta in lead roles.
Laila Majnu was based on the ancient Arabic folklore of Layla and Majnun.
Printed and circulated during the first release run of the film (mid 1970s), this original Laila Majnu poster was designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This Laila Majnu poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by one of the greatest Bollywood poster artists of his time, V.G. Parchure. His printed signature in the name of his art studio “Pamart” is seen on the center right of this old Bollywood poster for sale.
A beautiful hand painted rendition of the two lovers is seen prominently in this old Bollywood poster. Artist V.G. Parchure has chosen a minimalist approach with a focus on realism in designing this old Bollywood poster.
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Old Bollywood movie poster of the Hindi film Raja Saab (1969) for sale.
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1969 Hindi film that starred Shashi Kapoor and Nanda in lead roles.
Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film (late 1960s), this old Bollywood poster for sale was designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by the most expensive and sought after Bollywood poster painter of his time, Diwakar Karkare – the owner of Studio Diwakar.
Diwakar’s printed signature is seen on the bottom left hand corner of this old Bollywood poster. In this old movie poster, master Bollywood poster painter Diwakar has chosen a very minimal and simplistic approach.
For an Indian film that was released in the 1960s, the poster features a daring design. Lead couple Shashi Kapoor and Nanda are seen in a somewhat compromising pose in this old Bollywood poster for sale.
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Old Bollywood movie poster of the award winning Hindi film, Rajnigandha (1974) for sale.
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1974 Hindi film directed by Basu Chatterjee that starred Amol Palekar and Vidya Sinha in lead roles.
A breakaway alternative film, Rajnigandha depicted realism at a time when potboilers were ruling Bollywood in the 1970s.
Rajnigandha marked the debut of actress Vidya Sinha and actor Amol Palekar, both of whom went on to work with Basu Chatterjee in many subsequent films.
Rajnigandha won the Best Picture, the Popular Award and the Critics Award at the Filmfare Awards in 1975, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible!
Printed and circulated during the original first release run of the film (early 1970s), this old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale features stunning hand painted artwork. Originally hand painted on canvas by a leading Bollywood poster painter, this old Bollywood poster features actress Vidya Sinha in a stunning hand drawn portrait.
The soundtrack of Rajnigandha was memorable. The hit song “Kai Baar Yuheen Dekha hai,” won singer Mukesh the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
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Old Bollywood movie poster of the hit Hindi film, Taj Mahal (1963) for sale.
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1963 Hindi film that was based on the life of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (who built the Taj Mahal in fond remembrance for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal).
Taj Mahal was a hit and is counted as one of the most memorable historical films made in Indian cinema, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible!
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release run of the film (late 1960s), this old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale features stunning hand painted artwork. Originally hand painted on canvas by a leading Bollywood poster painter, this old Bollywood poster features the lead couple Pradeep Kumar and Bina Rai in astounding realism and detail.
The soundtrack of Taj Mahal was a stellar success. Songs from the film, particularly “Jo Wada Kiya Wo” are fondly remembered and played till today.
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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.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the Hindi film Umang (1970).
Featured here for sale is an old Bollywood poster of the 1970 Hindi film produced by Guru Dutt films starring Subhash Ghai.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (1970s), this old Indian poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster features stunning hand painted artwork. Originally designed on canvas by Bollywood poster artist BR Gulati, this old Bollywood poster features beautiful vintage artwork. A vintage car is seen in the background along with scooters and motorcycles. Interestingly, this old Bollywood poster features marketing captions above the movie title: “See Today” and “A Dynamic Film About Modern Youth!”
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the Hindi film Saaz Aur Sanam (1971).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster of the 1971 Hindi film that was directed by J.B.H. Wadia under his home production banner, Wadia Movietone.
Printed and circulated during the first release run of the film (early 1970s), this old Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale features stunning hand painted artwork. A large close up of actress Rekha in bridal wear is seen prominently on the center of the poster.
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the hit Hindi film, Safar (1970).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood movie poster of the 1970 Hindi film that featured the “Original Superstar” of Bollywood, Rajesh Khanna in the lead role.
Safar is an award winning film that featured a critically acclaimed performance from Rajesh Khanna, making this poster highly collectible!
Printed and circulated during the first release run of the film (early 1970s), this old Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood movie poster features fascinating hand painted artwork. Originally hand painted on canvas by a Bollywood poster painter, this vintage Bollywood poster features portraits of the three lead stars Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore and Feroz Khan set against plain background.
