Old Gujarati movie poster for sale: Sonbaini Chundadi (1976).
Featured here is a rare surviving original vintage Indian cinema poster of the old 1976 Gujarati film directed by Girish Manukant that starred Dilip Patel, Ranjit Raj, Sohil Virani, Anjana Mumtaz, Priti Parekh and Narayan Rajgor in key roles.
A family drama, Sonbaini Chundadi (1976) told the story of a joint Gujarati family living together in one home. When four of seven brothers leave their home and village to travel to the city in search of jobs, everything changes. Their blind father’s evil sister Bhadra inflicts her tyranny upon the remaining members of the family, making their lives a living nightmare.
Printed and circulated during the first release of the film in theaters (somewhere in 1976), this old Gujarati movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This Sonbaini Chundadi poster was designed using photographic collage techniques by a Bollywood poster art studio in Bombay. Actress Priti Parekh is seen merrily swinging away on a tree, with her expressions evoking childlike glee and innocence. Her play doll is seen on one side, seated along with her on the swing.
The image is taken from an unforgettable song from the film that captures the beautiful emotional bond shared between brother and sister. A line from the song is seen written on the top of this Sonbaini Chundadi movie poster: “Kon Halave Limdi ne Kon Zulave Pipli” (Who Will Shake the Neem Tree, Who Will Swing the Peepal Tree).
Typography used in this poster is entirely in Gujarati, with the title seen in red, creating maximum impact against the light cream background.
The soundtrack album of the film was composed by Avinash Vyas, assisted by Gaurang Vyas. It is remembered for it’s unforgettable track, “Kon Halave Limdi ne Kon Zulave Pipli” sung by Ashit Desai and Foram Desai.
