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Hand painted original vintage Bollywood poster of the cult Hindi film Guide (1965) for sale.
This is an actual surviving handmade Bollywood poster of the 1965 film that featured the evergreen superstar of Indian cinema, Dev Anand in the lead role opposite Waheeda Rehman.
Guide is the first film in the history of Indian cinema to sweep the Filmfare Awards by wining all major award categories (Best Movie, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress), making this very rare hand drawn Bollywood poster highly collectible!
Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1970s), this hand drawn Bollywood movie poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film in the 1970s but never ended up being used.
This poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by an art studio in Kolkata, using a line drawing technique to paint the faces of the actors. Bright colors (a combination of orange and red) along with line drawn faces of the stars give this original handmade Bollywood poster a very striking appearance.
In this hand drawn Bollywood poster, the artist depicts actress Waheeda Rehman in her iconic dancing pose on the right and in a more serious brooding pose on the left. The intricate details of her jewelry appear striking with the line drawing technique used by the artist in this hand painted Bollywood poster.
Guide is a 1965 cult Hindi film starring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman in lead roles. The film is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel, The Guide, by R. K. Narayan and is widely considered to be one of the finest masterpieces of Indian cinema.
Guide was initially planned to be an Indo-American co-production – to be shot simultaneously in Hindi and English. The lead actress Waheeda Rehman was reportedly even tutored on her diction of English in preparation for the same.
The music for this film was composed by ace music composer Sachin Dev Burman. Songs of the film went on to become the biggest blockbusters of the decade and find place among the greatest soundtracks ever made in Indian cinema till today.
“Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai” and “Piya Tose Naina Laage Re” sung by Lata Mangeshkar went on to become a rage throughout the nation. “Gaata Rahe Mera Dil” sung by Kishore Kumar is a timeless classic and continues to be played till today.
A shortened 120-minute US version of the film was screened at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, 42 years after the original release of Guide.
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Hand drawn artwork Bollywood poster of the old Hindi film, Raja Aur Runk (1968) for sale.
This is an actual surviving publicity poster of the 1968 film that featured Sanjeev Kumar and Kumkum in lead roles.
Printed and circulated during the original first release run of the film (somewhere in the late 1960s), this vintage Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
Raja Aur Runk featured the hit Mohammed Rafi song, “O Phirki Wali,” which is fondly remembered till today.
This poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a leading art studio in Bombay, making it highly collectible. The design of this hand drawn Bollywood poster captures the stark contrast between rich and poor by featuring the prince and the pauper alongside in their element.
The printed signature of talented Bollywood poster painter Vishnu is seen at the bottom left of this hand drawn Bollywood poster.
Raja Aur Runk is a 1968 Bollywood movie starring Sanjeev Kumar and Kumkum in lead roles. The film is an adaptation of Mark Twain's novel, The Prince and the Pauper. It revolves around the contrasting lives of two identical twins born to separate families – one rich and the other poor.
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Extremely rare original old Raj Kapoor Bollywood movie poster of the hit Hindi film, Jagte Raho (1956) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original Yugoslavian publicity poster of the 1956 black and white Bollywood film produced by and starring the greatest entertainer of all time in Bollywood, Raj Kapoor (also known as The Show Man of Indian cinema).
This extremely unique publicity poster was designed and printed in Yugoslavia for publicity of Jagte Raho exclusively in Yugoslavian theaters.
The unique hand painted artwork seen in this old Bollywood movie poster was designed exclusively for the film’s promotion inside Yugoslavian theaters and was only used in Yugoslavia, making it truly one-of-a-kind and highly collectible.
This old Raj Kapoor film poster was printed and circulated during the original first release of the film in Yugoslavia (late 1950s). This was the official promotional poster designed and printed for publicity of the film in Yugoslavian theaters in the late 1950s but never ended up being used.
For a nation that witnessed relentless NATO bombing and conflicts, its an absolute miracle that this Yugoslavian Raj Kapoor movie poster has survived intact!
In summary, featured here for sale is an almost impossible to find original Yugoslavian Raj Kapoor Bollywood movie poster!
This old hand painted Bollywood film poster bears an extremely unique design that features a brilliant hand painted portrait of Raj Kapoor set inside a city building. The poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas by a Yugoslavian poster artist. In the poster, the artist has tried to subtly capture the essence of the plot of the film – A poor villager (Raj Kapoor) finds himself struggling to survive the harsh and indifferent city life.
Jagte Raho is a 1956 Bollywood film directed by Amit Maitra and Sombhu Mitra, produced by and starring Raj Kapoor. It was also produced in Bengali as Ek Din Raatre.
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Extremely rare original old Raj Kapoor film poster of the hit Bollywood movie Jagte Raho (1956) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original East German publicity poster of the 1956 black and white Bollywood film produced by and starring the greatest entertainer of all time in Bollywood, Raj Kapoor (also known as The Show Man of Indian cinema).
This extremely unique promotional mini-poster (roughly A4 size) was designed and printed in East Germany during the Cold War for publicity of Jagte Raho in East German theaters.
The unique hand painted artwork seen in this old Bollywood movie poster was designed exclusively for the film's promotion inside East German theaters and was only used in East Germany, making it truly one-of-a-kind and highly collectible.
This old Raj Kapoor film poster was printed and circulated during the original first release of the film in East Germany during the Cold War (mid 1950s). This was the official promotional poster designed and printed for publicity of the film in East German theaters in the mid 1950s but never ended up being used.
Printed in the mid 1950s on vintage East German paper, very few posters of this type were made and only a handful have survived till date.
Featured here for sale is an almost impossible to find original East German Raj Kapoor Bollywood movie poster!
This old hand painted Bollywood film poster bears an extremely unique design that features a brilliant hand painted portrait of Raj Kapoor. In this poster, the artist has tried to capture Raj Kapoor from an iconic scene in the film. He is seen attempting to drink water from a tap, before being spotted by a security guard. The city skyline in the night is seen in the backdrop.
Jagte Raho is a 1956 Bollywood film directed by Amit Maitra and Sombhu Mitra, produced by and starring Raj Kapoor. It was also produced in Bengali as Ek Din Raatre.
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Extremely rare original vintage Raj Kapoor film poster of the hit Bollywood movie Boot Polish (1954) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original East German publicity poster of the 1954 black and white Bollywood movie produced by the greatest entertainer of all time in Bollywood, Raj Kapoor (also known as The Show Man of Indian cinema).
This extremely unique promotional mini-poster (roughly A4 size) was designed and printed in East Germany during the Cold War for publicity of Boot Polish in East German theaters.
The unique hand painted artwork seen in this vintage movie poster was designed exclusively for the film’s promotion inside East German theaters and was only used in East Germany, making it truly one-of-a-kind and highly collectible.
This vintage Raj Kapoor film poster was printed and circulated during the original first release of the film in East Germany during the Cold War (mid 1950s). This was the official promotional poster designed and printed for publicity of the film in East German theaters in the mid 1950s but never ended up being used.
Printed in the mid 1950s on vintage East German paper, very few posters of this type were made and only a handful have survived till date.
Featured here for sale is an almost impossible to find original East German Raj Kapoor Bollywood movie poster!
This vintage hand painted Bollywood poster bears an extremely unique design that features a brilliant hand painted portrait of Baby Naaz and Ratan Kumar, set against the backdrop of a busy city street. Despair on their faces is evident, giving away the plot of the film – two children rendered homeless and left to fend for themselves on the streets. The printed signature of the artist is seen on the center right of the poster.
Boot Polish is a 1954 Hindi film directed by Prakash Arora and produced by Raj Kapoor. It won Best Film at the Filmfare Awards.
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Very rare original old Bollywood movie poster of the memorable Homi Wadia Hindi film, Zimbo (1958) for sale.
This is an actual surviving first release original Bollywood movie poster of the 1958 Bollywood film that was styled along the lines of Tarzan of the Apes. 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 rare hand painted Bollywood poster was designed and printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This poster has been graded as ★ AI (As Is) due to small missing pieces as well as visible water stains seen clearly in the photograph. Please study the accompanying image carefully before making a purchase.
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 hand drawn Bollywood poster of the Indian mythology film, Hanuman Chalisa (1969) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1969 Hindi mythological produced by Homi Wadia’s production house, Basant Pictures.
Printed and circulated a few years after the original first release of the film in the 1970s, this old hand drawn Bollywood movie poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This vintage Bollywood poster was originally designed on a hand drawn canvas by a small time poster art studio in Delhi, giving it a very quirky appearance.
The poster features a memorable scene from the film where Hanuman tears open his chest to reveal an image of Rama and Sita in his heart.
Hanuman Chalisa is a 1969 film produced by Basant Pictures (Homi Wadia).
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Old hand drawn Bollywood poster of the romantic Hindi film Love Story (1981) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1981 Hindi movie produced by Rajendra Kumar that starred him alongside his debutante son Kumar Gaurav.
Rajendra Kumar made Love Story to launch his son Kumar Gaurav into Bollywood stardom. The Film was a hit at the box office, turning Kumar Gaurav into an overnight sensation.
The innocent pair of Kumar Gaurav and Vijayta Pandit – both making their onscreen debut – along with chart topping songs such as “Yaad aa rahi hai” ensured the film’s success at the box office.
Printed and circulated a few years after the original first release of the film in the 1980s, this old hand drawn Bollywood movie poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This vintage Bollywood poster was originally designed on a hand drawn canvas by a small time poster art studio in Delhi, giving it a very quirky appearance.
Love Story is a 1981 Bollywood romance directed by Rahul Rawail. The film gave Amit Kumar (son of Kishore Kumar) the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for the song “Yaad aa rahi hai.”
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Old Bollywood poster of the 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor, Mera Naam Joker for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1970 film that was produced and directed by the showman of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor.
This film, like many others released under the banner of RK Productions, starred Raj Kapoor in the lead role. In this classic, Raj Kapoor essayed the role of a circus clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Mera Naam Joker also marked the debut of Rishi Kapoor, making this poster highly collectible.
Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (Late 1980s), this Mera Naam Joker movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This Raj Kapoor film poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas by a small time art studio in Delhi, making it highly collectable. A quirky portrait of Raj Kapoor holding the iconic Mera Naam Joker doll is seen on the bottom center of this Mera Naam Joker film poster. Close up hand painted portraits of the film’s stellar star cast of supporting actors such as Simi Garewal, Manoj Kumar, Dharmendra, Kseniya Ryabinkina & Rajendra Kumar are seen painted all around this quirky Bollywood poster.
Mera Naam Joker reportedly took six years to make and was funded by Raj Kapoor’s personal savings. The film was declared a flop at the box office but has attained cult status over the years and earned the praise of critics.
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Very rare original vintage Bollywood poster of the 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor, Mera Naam Joker for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1970 film that was produced and directed by the showman of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor.
This film, like many others released under the banner of RK Productions, starred Raj Kapoor in the lead role. In this classic, Raj Kapoor essayed the role of a circus clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Mera Naam Joker also marked the debut of Rishi Kapoor, making this poster highly collectible.
Printed and circulated somewhere during the first release of the film (Late 1960s), this Mera Naam Joker movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This Bollywood poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas, making it highly collectable. A stunning close up portrait of Raj Kapoor over painted with a knife to add a rugged texture is seen on the left of this Mera Naam Joker film poster. His love interest, Russian actress Kseniya Ryabinkina appears in a beautiful hand painted avatar alongside.
Mera Naam Joker reportedly took six years to make and was funded by Raj Kapoor’s personal savings. The film was declared a flop at the box office but has attained cult status over the years and earned the praise of critics.
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Very rare vintage Bollywood poster of the old Hindi film Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan (1957) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1957 film directed by I.S. Johar that starred Ajit and Nalini Jaywant in lead roles.
Printed and circulated somewhere during the first release of the film (Late 1950s), this old vintage Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This Bollywood poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas, making it highly collectable. Lead actress Nalini Jaywant is seen holding a rifle prominently in the poster, while Ajit and I.S. Johar are seen in smaller portraits at the bottom. The poster announces the film as a “Musical Masterpiece in Glorious Gevacolor” typifying the production technology in the era it was released.
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Old hand painted Bollywood poster of the hit Hindi comedy Chupke Chupke (1975) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1975 film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee that featured Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in lead roles.
Printed and circulated somewhere during the first release of the film (Mid 1970s), this old vintage Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This Bollywood poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas by one of the greatest Bollywood poster painters of all time, D.R. Bhosle, making it highly collectable. It features a very restrained and minimal design, which is typical of D.R. Bhosle’s artwork. The two leading couples are depicted in romantic poses at the top and bottom respectively. Typography appears completely in Devanagari Hindi.
Chupke Chupke (1975) is a hit Bollywood comedy directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee starring Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Om Prakash, Asrani and Keshto Mukherjee. This film is one of two released in 1975 to cast Dharmendra and Amitabh together, the other being Sholay.
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Old hand painted Bollywood poster of the Hindi film Paanch Qaidi (1981) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage publicity poster of the 1981 film that featured Amjad Khan, Shakti Kapoor and Sarika in lead roles.
Printed and circulated somewhere during the first release of the film (early 1980s), this old vintage Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This Bollywood poster was originally designed on a hand painted canvas, making it very collectable. It features a large and highly realistic portrait of Amjad Khan in the center, with equally stunning smaller portraits of the other supporting actors from the film at the bottom. The title of the movie appears in an almost 3D like style on the top. The top half of this Bollywood poster features an interesting miniature painting of several small bandits on horses.
Paanch Qaidi is a 1981 Bollywood movie starring Amjad Khan, Shakti Kapoor and Sarika in lead roles.
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Stunning old hand painted Bollywood poster of the Hindi film, Bhai Bhai (1970) for sale.
This hand drawn 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 vintage Bollywood poster of the 1970 Bollywood film that featured legendary actor Sunil Dutt in a double role.
Printed and circulated somewhere in the mid 1970s, this beautiful hand painted Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.
This poster was originally designed on a hand drawn canvas by a small time art studio, making it highly collectible.
Sunil Dutt is seen in two different avatars predominantly in the poster, giving away the plot of the film where he appears in a double role.
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 alongside image, 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.
Bhai-Bhai is a 1970 Bollywood movie that starred Sunil Dutt in a double role. The film was directed by Raja Nawathe and also featured actresses Asha Parekh and Mumtaz.
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Old hand painted Bollywood poster of the classic Hindi film, CID (1990) for sale.
This is an actual surviving Bollywood poster of the 1990 film that featured Vinod Khanna, Kiran Kumar, Amrita Singh and Juhi Chawla.
Printed and circulated somewhere in the early 1990s, this old movie poster was printed 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 art studio in Kolkata, making it highly collectible. The design of this hand painted Bollywood poster features a striking portrait of actress Juhi Chawla in a glamorous pose. Vinod Khanna is seen holding a pistol in a quirky hand drawn avatar at the center. Smaller portraits of Amrita Singh and Kiran Kumar appear at the bottom. Interestingly, the typography in this poster appears in three different languages – English, Devanagari Hindi & Bengali.
CID is a 1990 Bollywood movie starring Vinod Khanna, Kiran Kumar, Amrita Singh and Juhi Chawla in prominent roles. The movie revolves around the battle between a CID inspector (Vinod Khanna) and a feared drug lord (Kiran Kumar).
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Old hand drawn Bollywood film poster of the classic Hindi movie, Gunehgar Kaun (1991) for sale.
This is an actual surviving Bollywood publicity poster of the 1991 film that featured Raj Babbar, Sangeeta Bijlani and Paresh Rawal.
Printed and circulated somewhere in the early 1990s, this old Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This hand drawn Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by a small time art studio, making it highly collectible. The design of this hand drawn poster features a striking portrait of Raj Babbar in the background. The poster features an interesting statement on the top, “Sometimes you cannot say who is good and who is bad.”
Gunehgar Kaun is a 1991 Bollywood movie that starred Raj Babbar, Sangeeta Bijlani and Paresh Rawal in lead roles.
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Old hand painted Bollywood poster of the classic Hindi film, Qayamat Ki Raat (1990) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage publicity poster of the 1990 film that featured some of Bollywood’s greatest villains, Shakti Kapoor, Amrish Puri and Kader Khan.
Printed and circulated somewhere in the early 1990s, this Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a small time art studio, making this poster highly collectible. The design of this hand painted Bollywood poster captures Amrish Puri in a striking portrait holding a Trishul in his hand.
Qayamat Ki Raat is a 1990 Bollywood movie starring Shakti Kapoor, Amrish Puri & Kader Khan.
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Original Bollywood movie poster of the old Hindi film, Nanha Farishta (1969) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage publicity poster of the 1969 Hindi film that featured Pran, Balraj Sahni and Johnny Walker.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the early 1970s), this old Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This very rare vintage Bollywood poster features stunning hand drawn artwork. The little angel or small wonder, Baby Rani is seen in the center with faces of the supporting actors drawn all around. Typography used in the poster is primarily in Devanagari Hindi, with a translation of the title in English on the top.
Nanha Farishta is an old Bollywood movie released in the year 1969 that starred Pran, Ajit, Anwar Hussain, Baby Rani, Padmini, Balraj Sahni, Johnny Walker & Mukri.
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Old hand painted Bollywood movie poster of the classic Hindi film, Raja Aur Runk (1968) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage publicity poster of the 1968 film that featured Sanjeev Kumar and Kumkum in lead roles.
Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1980s), this old Bollywood movie poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.
Raja Aur Runk featured the hit Mohammed Rafi song, “O Phirki Wali,” which is fondly remembered till today. This hand drawn old Bollywood poster capitalizes on the success of the song by announcing its lyrics on the top.
This poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a small time art studio in Kolkata, making it highly collectible. The design of this hand drawn Bollywood poster captures the stark contrast between rich and poor by featuring the prince and the pauper alongside in their element.
Raja Aur Runk is a 1968 Bollywood movie starring Sanjeev Kumar and Kumkum in lead roles. The film is an adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel, The Prince and the Pauper. It revolves around the contrasting lives of two identical twins born to separate families – one rich and the other poor.
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Hand drawn old Indian mythology poster of the Bollywood film, Tulsi Vivah (1971) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage publicity poster of the 1971 film that featured Jayshree Gadkar and Anita Guha in lead roles.
Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1980s), this Hindu mythology poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This poster was originally designed by a small time art studio in hand painted (oil on canvas) format, making it highly collectible.
Tulsi Vivah is a 1971 mythological Bollywood movie starring Jayshree Gadkar and Anita Guha.
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Old hand drawn Bollywood poster of the super hit romantic Hindi film, Suraj (1966) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage publicity poster of the 1966 film that featured Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in lead roles.
Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1980s), this old Bollywood movie poster was printed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.
Suraj featured the hit Mohammed Rafi song, “Baharon phool barsao,” which is fondly remembered till today. This hand drawn old Bollywood poster capitalizes on the success of the song by announcing its lyrics on the top.
This hand drawn Bollywood poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by a small time art studio in Kolkata, making it highly collectible.
Suraj (Sun) is a 1966 romantic Bollywood film starring Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in the lead roles. Supporting cast includes Ajit, Mumtaz, Johnny Walker & Lalita Pawar.
The film was a super hit success, becoming the second highest grossing film of 1966.
Suraj was one of the last box office hits of Rajendra Kumar with actress Vyjayanthimala. Due to the consistent success of his films, Rajendra Kumar was nicknamed ‘Jubilee Kumar’.
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Old hand painted Bollywood movie poster of the blockbuster Hindi film, Gunga Jumna (1961) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage publicity poster of the 1961 film that featured the “Tragedy King” and “Ultimate Method Actor” of Indian cinema, Dilip Kumar in the lead role.
Gunga Jumna was one of the biggest hits of the 1960s and bagged several awards. The film’s unique theme catapulted it to cult status. Many sources have ranked Gunga Jumna as a must see film and included it in the top 100 Indian cinema hall of fame, making this poster highly collectible.
Printed and circulated two decades after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1980s), this old Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.
In this hand painted Bollywood poster, Dilip Kumar is seen holding a rifle, whereas actress Vyjayanthimala appears in a dancing pose alongside.
Gunga Jumna is a 1961 Bollywood movie starring Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in lead roles. The film tells the story of sibling rivalry between two brothers, Gunga and Jumna, who are divided by being on opposite sides of the law.
The film’s unique theme catapulted it to cult status and it carried its legacy forward in Bollywood by inspiring several subsequent blockbusters such as the all time classic, Deewaar.
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Quirky hand drawn vintage Bollywood poster of the Hindi film, Jagir (1984) for sale.
This is an actual surviving old publicity poster of the 1984 Bollywood movie that starred Dharmendra and Mithun Chakraborty in lead roles.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1980s), this old Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
The poster features an interesting quirky design which is somewhat similar to a western classic movie. Lead actor Dharmendra is seen wearing a cowboy hat. An eagle is seen perched on his shoulder.
Jagir is a 1984 Bollywood movie starring Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Danny Denzongpa and Amrish Puri. Music for the film was composed by ace music director R D Burman.
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Old hand painted Bollywood poster of the Hindi film, Humjoli (1970) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage publicity poster of the 1970 Bollywood movie that starred Jeetendra, Leena Chandavarkar, Mehmood and Mumtaz in key roles.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1970s), this old Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
The poster features an interesting quirky design in which lead actor Jeetendra is seen flanked by the two leading ladies of the film on the top. Actress Mumtaz who plays the role of a cabaret dancer is seen on the left of this hand painted Bollywood poster.
Humjoli is a 1970 Bollywood movie starring the “Jumping Jack” of Bollywood, Jeetendra in the lead role. Supporting cast of the film included Leena Chandavarkar, Pran, Mehmood, Mumtaz and Aruna Irani. Music for the film was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
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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.
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Vintage hand drawn Bollywood film poster of the Hindi movie, Ghar Ek Mandir (1984) for sale.
This is an actual surviving old publicity poster of the 1984 Bollywood film that starred Shashi Kapoor & Mithun Chakraborty in lead roles.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the movie (somewhere in the early 1990s), this Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the re-release of the film but never ended up being used.
The poster features an interesting hand drawn design depicting lead actor Mithun Chakraborty in an action scene on the top. A large portrait of Kader Khan appears alongside. On the bottom left, Shashi Kapoor is seen in a romantic pose.
Ghar Ek Mandir is a 1984 Bollywood movie starring Shashi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Ranjeeta, Moushumi Chatterjee, Shakti Kapoor and Kader Khan.
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Very rare old vintage Bollywood poster of the hit Hema Malini film, Seeta aur Geeta (1972) for sale.
This is an actual surviving publicity poster of the 1972 film that featured the Dream Girl of Indian cinema, Hema Malini in an unforgettable double role.
Hema Malini won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Seeta aur Geeta, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible.
Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the early 1970s), this vintage movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This beautifully hand painted Bollywood poster features a stunning close up portrait of Hema Malini. She is seen in a smaller avatar again at the top of the poster, summarizing her double role in the film. The title and credits in this vintage Bollywood poster are completely written in English.
This rare original first release Bollywood poster has been painstakingly restored back to display condition using extensive taping at the back to repair numerous cracks and tears/rips. Minor pieces have gone missing along its border. Further, due to the presence of visible stains on the paper, this poster has been graded as ★ As Is.
Seeta aur Geeta is a 1972 Bollywood comedy directed by Ramesh Sippy. The film starred the original Dream Girl of Bollywood, Hema Malini in a double role. The film depicts the lives of identical twins separated at birth. The story of the film was written by Salim-Javed and the music was composed by R.D. Burman.
Seeta aur Geeta is one among several Bollywood films that feature a similar plot surrounding the reunion of long lost identical twins. Most notable among these was Ram Aur Shyam starring Dilip Kumar in a double role.
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Rare vintage Bollywood movie poster of the Hindi film, Kala Dhanda Goray Log (1986) for sale.
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster of the 1986 Hindi film that featured Sunil Dutt, Sanjay Khan, Anita Raj, Akbar Khan and Amrita Singh.
The title of film when translated to English means, “Black business, White people.” After the film’s release, this became a popular phrase to define corruption in high places.
The film was Sanjay Khan’s last, post which he shifted to television.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1980s), this movie poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This rare hand painted Bollywood poster features stunning hand drawn artwork. Typography used in the poster is primarily in English, with a translation of the title in Hindi at the bottom.
Kala Dhanda Goray Log is a 1986 action Hindi film directed by Sanjay Khan, starring Sunil Dutt, Sanjay Khan, Anita Raj, Akbar Khan and Amrita Singh.
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Extremely rare, original vintage Bollywood movie poster of the blockbuster hit, Mahal (1949) for sale. This is an actual surviving publicity poster of the landmark 1949 Hindi film starring Ashok Kumar and Madhubala in lead roles.
Mahal is regarded as a landmark film in Indian cinema due to several firsts, chiefly: It has the distinction of being India’s first reincarnation thriller, opening up a completely new genre of gothic fiction in Indian cinema.
Produced by Bombay Talkies, Mahal marked the directorial debut of Kamal Amrohi. Mahal launched playback singer Lata Mangeshkar (the Nightingale of India) into super-stardom, with the hit song, “Aayega aane wala.” Mahal was the first film to star Madhubala (only 16 at the time) with her screen name as “Madhubala” in the credits. She was earlier credited as Mumtaz (primarily cast as a child artist).
Mahal gave Madhubala instant recognition and stardom, from where she grew to become the most desirable woman in the history of Indian cinema and earned the moniker, “the Venus queen of Indian cinema.”
Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1940s / early 1950s), this vintage Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used. This very rare old Bollywood poster features stunning hand drawn artwork. The Bollywood poster artist who hand painted this masterpiece captures the alluring beauty of actress Madhubala in a large hand drawn portrait on the top, while Ashok Kumar is seen at the bottom. Typography used in the poster is primarily in English, with a translation of the title in Hindi at the bottom.
Mahal is a 1949 Bollywood movie starring Ashok Kumar and Madhubala in lead roles. It is credited as being India’s very first reincarnation thriller.
Produced by Bombay Talkies, Mahal catapulted the career of Lata Mangeshkar with the hit song “Aayega Aane Waala” that is played till today. Mahal was one of the biggest box office hits of 1949 in India.
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Very rare, original vintage Bollywood movie poster of the romantic Hindi film, Sohni Mahiwal (1958) for sale.
This is an actual surviving publicity poster of the 1958 Hindi film that featured Bharat Bhushan & Nimmi in lead roles.
This film is an adaptation of a popular folktale in India by the same name, i.e. Sohni Mahiwal.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the early 1960s), this old Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This very rare vintage movie poster features stunning hand drawn artwork. Typography used in the poster is primarily in English, with a translation of the title in Hindi at the bottom.
Sohni Mahiwal is a 1958 Bollywood film starring Bharat Bhushan, Nimmi and Om Prakash in lead roles. The film’s music is composed by Naushad and songs sung by Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar and Mahendra Kapoor.
