Indian Movie Posters
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(1931 - 1940) Pre-Independence
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Indian Movie Posters
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Alam Ara
Directed and produced by Ardeshir Irani
Directed and produced by Ardeshir Irani
Alam Ara is a 1931 Indian Hindustani-language historical fantasy film directed and produced by Ardeshir Irani. It was a love story between a prince and a gypsy girl. The film had a lot of firsts in it. It was the first talkie to be made and released in India. It introduced the concept of music and it also gave India its first playback singer in the form of Wazir Mohammed Khan.
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Shree Pundalik
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This is an advertisement in The Times of India of 25th May 1912 announcing the screening of Shree Pundalik. Shree Pundalik, was released on 18 May 1912, which was approximately a year before Dadasaheb Phalke released his full-length film, Raja Harishchandra. Despite controversy, as to which film should be considered as the first Indian film in history. Many film fanatics argue that Pundalik does not deserve the honour of being called the first Indian film because it was a photographic recording of a popular Marathi play, and the cameraman was a British national named Johnson and also the film was processed in London. Many people also say that Dadasaheb Phalke's Raja Harishchandra, which was released nearly a year later, is more deserving for being the first Indian film.
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Raja Harishchandra
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This was the publicity poster for film show at the Coronation Cinematograph and Variety Hall, Girgaon. Raja Harishchandra is the first feature film of India.The 50-minute silent picture included a film length of 3700ft with Marathi and English title cards. It was directed, produced, and co-written by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, better known as the father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke.
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Kaliya Mardan
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This poster is from the movie Kaliya Mardan, a silent movie directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and based on a fascinating incident in Lord Krishna's life, was possibly modern cinema's first encounter with the Hindu god. The only Dadasaheb Phalke movie that we have that is almost entirely complete and stars Mandakini Phalke as young Krishna.
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Kalyan Khajina
Baburao Painter
Baburao Painter
This oldest surviving hand painted movie poster in Indian cinema is of the 1924 Marathi movie, Kalyan Khajina.Kalyan Khajina was released on January 1, 1924. Kalyan Khajina is a quasi-historical adventure movie based on the exploits of the 17th century Maratha emperor Shivaji (Bhosle). Most of the film was shot in a cave where Shivaji meets the Subedar of Kalyan (Bhave). This film's dramatic highlight occurs when, inspecting stolen Mughal wealth, Shivaji suddenly confronts not a box-full of coins but a fair maiden (Sultana) emerging from one of the crates full of treasure.
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Sati Savitri
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Baburao Painter
This poster was made for the silent film Sati Savitri, which was released in 1927. It is a mythological silent film directed by Baburao Painter, tells the story of the legendary Savitri, who won back her husband from the Lord of Death Yama through love and devotion. Cinematography of the film was done by Sheikh Fattelal.
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A Throw of Dice
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This poster was made for the movie A Throw of Dice. It was released in 1929 as a silent film by German-born director Franz Osten, based on an episode from the Indian epic Mahabharata.
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Kalidas
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This poster was made for the movie Kalidas. It is notable for being the first sound film in the Tamil and Telugu languages, and the first sound film to be made in a language from South India. It was based on the life of the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa. This biographical film was directed by H. M. Reddy and produced by Ardeshir Irani.
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Narsinh Mehta
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This Indian movie poster is for the 1932 film Narsinh Mehta. Nanubhai Vakil is the director of the Gujarati biographical film Narsinh Mehta. It was the first talkie movie in Gujarati.
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Devdas
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The 1935 film Devdas is advertised on this Indian movie poster. It is a Bengali movie that P.C. Barua directed and is based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay tale.
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Achhut Kannya
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This poster was made for the movie Achhut Kannya, a Hindi movie released on June 12, 1936. The movie was directed by Franz Osten and featured Ashok Kumar as the lead character. This film deals with the social position of Dalit girls and is considered a reformist period-piece. This film was the masterpiece of one of India’s pioneering film studios-Bombay Talkies.
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Sant Tukaram
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This poster was made for the movie Sant Tukaram, a 1936 Marathi film, produced by Prabhat Film Company and based on the life of Tukaram (1608–50), a prominent Varkari saint and spiritual poet of the Bhakti movement in India. Tukaram is best known for his devotional poetry called Abhanga and community-oriented worship with spiritual songs known as Kirtan.
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Bhishma
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The movie's poster is shown here from the 1936 Indian Hindu mythology film Bhishma was directed by P. Y. Altekar, commonly known as Bhishma Pratigna. It is based on an Indian epic character of the same name from the Mahabharata.
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Rukmani Kalyanam
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This poster was made for the movie hindu mythological film Rukmani Kalyanam, which was produced and directed by Bhalji Pendharkar in 1936, is in the Tamil language. It features M. S. Vijayal as Krishna's wife Rukmini and S. Rajam as the Hindu deity Krishna.
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Kunku
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This poster was made for the 1937 marathi social drama film Kunku, which was written and directed by V. Shantaram, is based on the book Na Patnari Goshta by Narayan Hari Apte. The Hindi version of the movie, Duniya Na Maane, was simultaneously produced and released. The film was screened at the Venice International Film Festival and went on to become a critical and financial success.
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balan
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This poster was made for the movie Balan, the first sound film in the Malayalam language, produced by T.R. Sundaram and directed by S. Nottani under the banner of Modern Theatres. It was written by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. German cinematographer Bado Gushwalker handled the camera while Varghese and K.D. George did the editing.
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Gopal Krishna
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This poster was made for the movie Gopal Krishna, a mythological social film produced in 1938 by Prabhat Film Company in Marathi and Hindi. The movie was a remake of Gopal Krishna, the first silent film produced by Prabhat Film Company (1929). It was concurrently produced in Hindi and Marathi. Ram Marathe, Shanta Apte, Parshuram, Prahlad, Ulhas, and Ganpatrao were among the cast members of the movie, which was directed by Sheikh Fattelal and V. G. Damle. Krishnarao composed the music, and Shivram Vashikar wrote the tale.
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Anaadhai Penn
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This poster was made for the 1938 Indian Tamil film Anaadhai Penn, directed by R. Prakash. M. K. Radha and T. A. Sundarambal both appear in the movie. P. U. Chinnappa, a rising star at the time, played a villain. Kothamangalam Subbu was chosen for a humorous part. The movie is based on Vai. Mu. Kothainayaki Ammal's novel of the same name.
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Pukar
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This poster was made for the movie Pukar, an Urdu film produced and directed by Sohrab Modi in 1939 at the production house Minerva Movietone. This film was about the Mughal emperor Jehangir’s legendary justice and inner conflict when his wife accidentally kills an innocent citizen. The story and lyrics are by Kamal Amrohi.
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Manoos
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This poster was made for the Marathi social melodrama film Manoos,directed by V. Shantaram in 1939. A Hindi version of the film, titled Aadmi, was also produced simultaneously. The short story "The Police Constable," on which the movie was based, inspired the plot. The screenplay and dialogue were written by Anant Kanekar, and the story was by A. Bhaskarrao. Kanekar wrote the lyrics, Master Krishna Rao composed the music, and V. Avadhoot was the director of photography.
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Raithu Bidda
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This poster was made for the movie Raitu Bidda, a Telugu film produced and directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam in 1939. It is a seminal reformist melodrama critiquing the zamindari system from the point of view of the Kisan Sabha agitations in Andhra Pradesh. This film was banned by the British administration in the region.
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Aurat
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This poster was made for the 1940 movie Aurat. This film was directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Sardar Akhtar, Surendra, Yakub, Kanhaiyalal, and Arun Kumar Ahuja. The music was done by Anil Biswas and the dialogues by Wajahat Mirza. Mehboob Khan remade this film in 1957 as Mother India.
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Zindagi
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This poster was made for the 1940 movie Zindagi. Birendranath Sircar and Pramathesh Barua released this film. It centres on Ratan, an unemployed university graduate, and his relationship with Shrimati, who is evading her harsh husband. It stars K. L. Saigal, Jamuna Barua, Pahari Sanyal, Shyam Laha, Sitara Devi, and Nemo.
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Viswa Mohini
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This poster was made for the movie Viswa Mohini, a Telugu romantic thriller in 1940 film in the backdrop of Indian Motion Picture world. The film was directed by Y.V. Rao and starring V. Nagaiah was written by Balijepalli Lakshmikanta Kavi, and was screened at the Venice Film Festival. The production design was handled by T.V.S. Sarma, and cinematography was handled by Pandurang Naik.
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Neecha Nagar
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This poster is for the film Neecha Nagar, an Indian Hindi language film, directed by Chetan Anand and written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and Hayatullah Ansari, and produced by Rashid Anwar and A. Halim in 1946. It was a Hindi film adaptation in an Indian setting of Maxim Gorky’s 1902 play The Lower Depths. Neecha Nagar became the first Indian film to gain recognition at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Jugnu
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This poster was made for the 1947 Bollywood film Jugnu. This film stars Noor Jehan and the tragedy king of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar. This poster for the movie Jugnu is an extremely rare original vintage Bollywood poster. This is a real, still-existing publicity poster, which makes it very valuable. It features Dilip Kumar, the greatest method actor in Bollywood, in his first brilliant performance. Akhtar Sheikh, a renowned Bollywood poster painter, created the original version of this unique Bollywood poster on a hand-painted canvas.
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Neel Kamal
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This poster was made for 1968 Bollywood film Neel Kamal and this is a genuine antique Bollywood poster from that year.. The actress Waheeda Rehman played the lead role in this film. This vintage Bollywood poster was created and produced during the movie's initial release (sometime in the late 1960s) in order to promote it inside a theater. On notice boards located inside the foyers of movie theatres, posters were used as pinups. They were frequently mounted on cardboard and printed on photo paper to make them easier to display. This extremely collectible poster was actually given to a theatre that showed the movie Neel Kamal, making it one of the few that have survived. This vintage Bollywood poster features beautiful hand-painted artwork. This antique hand painted poster, which was originally created by DR Bhosle, one of the greatest and most renowned Bollywood poster artists of his time, showcases his distinctive style of breathtaking realism and simplicity.
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Lokshahir Ram Joshi
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This poster was made for 1947 Marathi biopic film Lokshahir Ram Joshi. It is written by G. D. Madgulkar, directed by Baburao Painter and co-directed by V. Shantaram. Shantaram had given the direction to Painter but had to complete the film when Painter fell ill during production. The film starred Jayaram Shiledar as Ram Joshi and Hansa Wadkar as Baya.
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Khazanchi
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This poster was made for the1941 blockbuster movie Khazanchi. Moti B. Gidwani directed this film and M. Ismail, S. D. Narang, Ramola Devi, Manorama, and Durga Mota play the key characters in this film. A Khazanchi was portrayed by M. Ismail. The movie was the year's biggest hit and top earner. Tamil filmmakers remade the movie as Moondru Pillaigal (1952).
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Sant Sakhu
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This poster is from the 1941 motion picture Sant Sakhu, directed by Vishnupant Govind Damle. Ravi Verma, who painted the poster, was fascinated by both gods and humans, as evidenced by the poster. Verma significantly influenced the early cinematic arts. a renowned artist and painter from India who specialised in royal portraiture.
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Najma
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This poster was made for the 1943 Indian movie Najma, which also features Veena and Ashok Kumar and was directed by Mehboob Khan. Anjum Pilibhiti wrote the lyrics for the music, which was composed by Rafiq Ghaznavi. The first movie released under Mehboob Khan's Mehboob Productions label was Najma. Najma highlights the value of education and the need for modern growth within the Muslim community, but she also emphasises the importance of maintaining traditions like arranged marriages and protecting the honour of one's family. The movie became a model for succeeding Muslim social movements as a result of its commercial success upon release.
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Dharma Patni
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This poster was made for the1941 movie Telugu movie Dharmapatni under the Famous Films banner. P. Pullayya produced and directed the film. Starring in it are C. Hemalatha, Bhanumathi, Uppuluri Hanumantha Rao, and Santha Kumari. The vast majority of the technical staff, including the cinematographer S. K. Pai, the music director Annasaheb Mainkar, the art designer H. S. Gang Naik, and the editor Baburao Barodkar, are from Maharashtra. The movie enjoyed commercial success.
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Kismet
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This poster was made for the 1943 Indian drama film Kismet. It was made by Bombay Talkies while it was engaged in a succession dispute between Devika Rani and Sashadhar Mukherjee following the passing of owner Himanshu Rai. It was directed by Gyan Mukherjee and written by Mukherjee and Aghajani Kashmeri. The movie was both the first blockbuster in Indian cinema and the first significant hit in Bombay cinema history.
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Anmol Ghadi
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This poster was made for the 1952 Hindi film Anmol Ghadi. Mehboob Khan produced and directed this film, the country's first technicolour production. Anmol Ghadi was shot in 16mm Gevacolor and then blown up in technicolour. It has Dilip Kumar, Premnath, and Nimmi in its cast, while Nadira, who was chosen in place of actress Nargis, makes her acting debut. It was the first movie to earn more than Rs. 15 million and the one with the biggest box office take in 1952.
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Pugree
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This poster was made for the 1948 movie Pugree. It is directed by Anat Thakur and features Kamini Kaushal and Wasti. It is a black-and-white Hindi movie. It is an emotional, romantic, musical comedy, and family drama.
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Bharathi
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This poster was made for the 1948 Indian Kannada film Bharathi, directed by R. M. Veerabhadraiah. Sampath, who is making his acting debut, Rajkumari, Tanguturi Suryakumari, and M. V. Krishnaswamy play the key roles. M. Narendrababu wrote the script for the movie, as well as the dialogue and songs.
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Chandralekha
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This poster is from the 1948 Indian historical adventure film Chandralekha. This film is produced and directed by S. S. Vasan of Gemini Studios. The movie depicts two brothers (Veerasimhan and Sasankan), who quarrel over controlling their father's kingdom and being married to Chandralekha, the village dancer, and stars T. R. Rajakumari, M. K. Radha, and Ranjan.
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Vellinakshatram
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This poster was made for the 1949 Malayalam-language feature film Vellinakshatram. It is directed by Felix J. Beyse and produced by Udaya Pictures. The story and dialogue were by Kuttanadu Ramakrishna Pillai. The poster was done by Basheer Puzhitura, and the banner was designed by K and K Productions.
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Barsaat
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This is an old hand-drawn Bollywood movie poster for Raj Kapoor's 1949 hit Barsaat, which was directed by the "Showman of Indian cinema" and starred him opposite Nargis. Nimmi, an actress, made her cinematic debut with this project. Raj Kapoor and Nargis are depicted in a stunningly passionate posture on this whimsically hand-drawn Bollywood poster. The artwork on this rare Barsaat (1949) movie poster was so well-known that it served as the model for R K Studios' logo. This unusual Raj Kapoor movie poster was printed and spread somewhere in the 1950s or 1960s but was never really used to promote the film.
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Bhakta Kumbara
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This poster is from the 1949 Indian Kannada film Bhakta Kumbara, produced by Honnappa Bhagavathar and directed by Bomman D. Irani. Along with M. Jayashree, Lakshmi Bai, Vimalananda Das, and Pandari Bai, Bhagavathar also plays the lead.
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Raja Vikrama
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This poster was made for the 1950 Indian historical drama movie Raja Vikrama. Kemparaj Urs directed and produced this film. Starring in the movie are M. V. Rajamma, B. Jayamma, N. S. Subbaiah, and Kemparaj Urs. It was simultaneously filmed in Tamil and Kannada. S. Rajam composed the score for the movie.
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Mogacho Aunddo
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This Mogacho Anvddo movie poster is from the 1950 Indian Konkani movie. Al Jerry Braganza (Antonio Lawrence Jerry Braganza), a Mapusa native, produced and directed the first movie to be made in Konkani for ETICA Pictures (Exchange Talkies of India, China, and Africa). It was published on April 24, 1950. Al Jerry Braganza is said to be the "Father of Konkani Cinema," and this day is therefore recognised as Konkani Cinema Day.
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Jhamela
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This poster was made for the film Jhamela, a Hindi comedy thriller film directed and produced by Bhagwan for his Bhagwan Art Productions in 1953. The film was termed a "semi-hit" at the box office. It starred Geeta Bali, Bhagwan, Shakuntala, Sunder, Anwar Hussain, and Badri Prasad.
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Daaera
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This movie poster is from the 1953 Indian film Daaera, which starred Meena Kumari and Nasir Khan and was written and directed by Kamal Amrohi. It was shown in the Naaz theatre in Bombay. Its plot is mainly based on the love tale of Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari.
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Neelakuyil
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This movie poster is from the 1954 Malayalam movie Neelakuyil that P. Bhaskaran and Ramu Kariat co-directed. Based on a story created by Uroob, who also co-wrote the screenplay and dialogues with P. Bhaskaran, it is a neo-realistic melodrama. Sathyan, Miss Kumari, Prema, P. Bhaskaran, and Master Vipin all appear in it. Neeli, a Dalit peasant girl, falls in love with Sreedharan Nair, a teacher from a higher caste, who is the centre of the story.
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Naukri
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This poster was made for the 1954 Indian film Naukri, which was made in Hindi and directed by Bimal Roy for Bimal Roy Productions. Sheila Ramani and Kishore Kumar played the main roles. In the years that followed India's attainment of independence, this movie is about the dreams and aspirations of the educated youth being dashed as they battle for employment in the metropolis. Roy names Naukri and Baap Beti (1954) as "sensitive" and "memorable" movies.
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Pedda Manushulu
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This poster is from the 1954 Indian drama film Pedda Manushulu, which was produced and directed by K. V. Reddy. It features important roles for Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Relangi, Vangara, and Sriranjani Jr. The movie shows corruption among supposedly respectable people in society.
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Mirza Ghalib
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This is a real vintage Bollywood poster from the 1954 Hindi film with actress Suraiya in the lead, produced and directed by Sohrab Modi. Suraiya, a Bollywood actress, was a well-known singer. She is remembered for being the first singer from Bollywood to be given the honorific title "Malika-e-Tarannum" (Queen of Melody). As a result of Mirza Ghalib (1954) winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1955, this uncommon Bollywood movie poster for the movie is extremely rare and valuable. This vintage Bollywood photograph was printed in black and white to promote the movie when it was initially released (early 1950s).
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Malaikkallan
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This poster is from the 1954 Indian action film Malaikkallan. This Tamil-language movie stars P. Bhanumathi and M. G. Ramachandran. The movie was a great hit and brought in the most money that year. In Chennai and all other significant cities, it ran for more than 140 days. first Tamil movie to receive a President's Silver Medal. It was the first Indian film to receive five different language remakes.
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Bedara Kannappa
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This poster is from the 1954 Hindu mythological movie Bedara Kannappa. It was written and directed by H. L. N. Simha. Rajkumar plays the titular role in the movie, which also features major performances by Pandari Bai, Kushala Kumari, G. V. Iyer, Sandhya, and Narasimharaju. The hunter Kannappa, who demonstrates his intense devotion to the Hindu god Shiva by gouging out both of his eyes, is the subject of a folktale that served as the basis for the stage production by the Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company that was turned into a movie.
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Bahut Din Huwe
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This poster was made for the 1942 remake Telugu film Bala Nagamma. It is a Hindi-language film directed by S. S. Vasan, produced by Gemini Studios and starring Madhubala. The film was not a commercial success, although it went on to celebrate a silver jubilee in Poona.
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Pather Panchali
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This poster was made for the movie Pather Panchali, a Bengali language drama film written and directed by Satyajit Ray and produced by the Government of West Bengal in 1955. It is an adaptation of Bibhutibhishan Bandyopadhyay’s 1929 Bengali novel of the same name. Although it was popular at the box office, it had only made a profit of Rs. 24 lakh as of the beginning of 1980. The West Bengal Chief Minister and the Indian Prime Minister attended a special screening.
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Missamma
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This poster was made for the 1955 Telugu romantic comedy film Missamma. L. V. Prasad is the director of this film. On behalf of Vijaya Productions, Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani produced it. N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and Jamuna all appear in the movie. Chakrapani adapted the play's screenplay from Manmoyee Girls School, a Bengali play by Rabindranath Maitra.
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Bangaru Papa
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This movie poster is from B. N. Reddy's 1955 Telugu film Bangaru Papa, which he produced and directed under the Vauhini Productions label. S. V. Ranga Rao, Jaggayya, Krishna Kumari, and Jamuna all appear in the movie. It is based on George Eliot's 1861 English novel, Silas Marner.
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Aparajito
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This poster is an extremely rare vintage Satyajit Ray movie poster of one of the finest films ever made in Bengali cinema. Aparajito (1956) Written and directed by master filmmaker Satyajit Ray, it is a 1956 Bengali drama that was released as the second part of the highly acclaimed "Apu Trilogy." Aparajito remains, to date, the only film sequel to ever win the grand prize at the Venice, Berlin, and Cannes Film Festivals, making this rare Satyajit Ray movie poster highly collectible. It was printed and circulated during the debut release of the film (somewhere in the mid-1950s), and this is one of the rarest Satyajit Ray film posters.
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Jayam Manade
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This movie poster is from the 1956 Telugu-language swashbuckler Jayam Manade, which was produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and directed by T. Prakash Rao. N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi feature in it, while Ghantasala composed the music.
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Chhoo Mantar
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This poster was made for the 1956 Bollywood drama film Chhoo Mantar. Johnny Walker, Anita Guha, and Shyama all appear in this movie. It was directed by M. Sadiq under the banner of Sadiq Productions.
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Amar Singh Rahod
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This poster was made for the Hindi movie Amar Singh Rathod, directed by Jaswant Jhaveri and produced by Gourishankar Goel under the banner of Saregama in 1957.
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Mother India
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L.L Meganee / Seth Studios
This poster was made for the movie Mother India, an Indian epic drama film, directed by Mehboob Khan in 1957. This film is a remake of Mehboob Khan’s earlier film, Aurat (1940). This film was one of the most expensive Indian productions and earned the highest revenue for any Indian film at that time.This poster of Mother India shows Nargis dragging a plough across a barren field like a crucifix, set against the sunset and a sea of migrating villagers and cattle. It’s an image of mythic proportions; an embodiment of stoic suffering and the strong, ever-sacrificing mother figure.
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Padatha Painkili
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This movie poster is from the Malayalam film Padatha Painkili, which debuted on March 22, 1957. P. Subramaniam directed the film, which starred Prem Nazir in the title role. This movie, which was produced and directed by P. Subramaniam from a script by Muttathu Varkey, is based on his novel of the same name. The central themes of the movie are marriage and dowry issues.
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Harano Sur
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This poster was made for the 1957 Bengali-language love drama film Harano Sur, directed by Ajoy Kar, which starred Suchitra Sen and Uttam Kumar and included music by Hemant Kumar and vocals by Geeta Dutt. This is the first movie that Uttam and Ajoy Kar co-produced. One of the best examples of Bengali cinema from this early era is thought to be this movie. The 1942 American film Random Harvest served as the inspiration for the movie. At the box office, the movie was a great hit.
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Do Bigha Zamin
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This poster was made for the 1953 Hindi-language drama film Do Bigha Zamin, directed by Bimal Roy. This film is based on Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali poem "Dui Bigha Jomi." This film is considered an important film in the early parallel cinema of India and a trend-setter.
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Do Aankhen Barah Haath
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This poster was made for the movie Do Aankhen Barah Haath, a 1957 Hindi-language drama film directed by V. Shantaram. This film won a Silver Bear at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival and a Golden Globe Award. It is considered one of the classics of Hindi cinema and is based on humanistic psychology.
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Baarish
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This poster was made for the 1957 film Baarish, a Hindi-language crime drama film with Dev Anand and Nutan in the lead roles. It is based on the American film On the Waterfront.
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Mayabazar
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This poster was made for the 1957 film Mayabazar, an epic Hindu mythological film directed by K.V. Reddy and produced by Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani under their banner Vijaya Productions. The story is an adaptation of the folk tale Sasirekha Parinayam, which is based on the characters of the epic Mahabharata.
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Kabuliwala
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This poster was made for the 1957 Bengali film Kabuliwala, based on a popular story penned by legendary Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore and written and directed by master filmmaker Tapan Sinha. This vintage movie pressbook was originally hand-painted with oil on canvas. This old movie pressbook for sale is truly unique among movie collector items due to its minimalist design. This old movie press book for sale was printed and distributed during the film's initial release in the late 1950s to promote the film's theatrical debut. Vintage movie pressbooks are sometimes also referred to as song booklets, story booklets, or synopsis booklets. They contain the lyrics of songs from the film in both Hindi and Urdu and were designed to give theatre audiences the chance to sing along while watching their favourite songs on screen.
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Kathputli
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This poster was made for the 1957 black-and-white Hindi film Kathputli. Ajit Chakraborty and Amiya Chakraborty's Sreerangam Productions created this movie. Amiya Chakrabarty, who had previously helmed Basant, Daag, and Seema, directed her final movie. He passed away while the movie was being made, and Nitin Bose assumed control of the helm. The Shankar-Jaikishan combo wrote the music for the movie, and Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri wrote the lyrics.
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Jalsaghar
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This is a very rare vintage Satyajit Ray movie poster for Jalsaghar, one of the greatest Bengali films ever made (1958). Chhabi Biswas played the lead in this Satyajit Ray-written and -directed picture. The first film by renowned director Satyajit Ray to prominently use classical Indian music and dance was Jalsaghar. It is universally acknowledged as Satyajit Ray's most emotionally stirring work. When the movie was released in Europe and the US in the early 1960s, it became a critical and commercial success and contributed to Satyajit Ray becoming known internationally. Printed and distributed during the film's initial release was this poster (somewhere in the late 1950s). One of the most uncommon Satyajit Ray movie posters is this one.
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Parash Pathar
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This poster was made for the Indian fantasy comedy Parash Pathar, which was released in 1958 in Bengali. This was Satyajit Ray's debut movie that wasn't part of the Apu Trilogy. Additionally, it was his first work as a comedian and as a magical realist. The picture, which was based on a short novel by Parasuram (Rajsekhar Basu) with the same name, provided an early look into Ray's sense of humour and followed a middle-class clerk who unintentionally finds a stone that can change other objects into gold.
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School Master
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This movie poster is from the 1958 Indian kannada film School Master, which was produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. B.R. Panthulu played the major role in the movie, while other notable actors were Dikki Madhava Rao, M. V. Rajamma, Udaykumar, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, and B. Saroja Devi.
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Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu
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This movie poster is from the 1958 Malayalam film Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu, which was written by Uroob and directed by P. Bhaskaran and was based on the author's own short tale "Business." Prema, Pankajavalli, and T.S. Muthayya play key supporting roles, with Ragini and Sathyan playing the lead roles. The movie was awarded a merit certificate at the National Film Awards.
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Anna Thangi
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This movie poster is from the Kannada-language movie Anna Thangi, which was made by T. S. Karibasaiah and directed by K. R. Seetharama Sastry. B. Jayamma, B. Saroja Devi, Vidyavathi, and Lakshmidevi are the movie's main actors. The movie has a G. K. Venkatesh-composed score. The movie was an adaptation of the 1957 Tamil film Makkalai Petra Magarasi.
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Phagun
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This poster was made for the film Phagun, a Hindi language film directed and produced by Bibhuti Mitra and written by Pranab Roy in 1958.
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Kaagaz Ke Phool
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This poster was made for the 1959 film Kaagaz Ke Phool, a romantic drama film produced and directed by Guru Dutt, who also played the lead role in the film.
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Veerapandiya Kattabomman
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The poster for the Tamil-language biographical war film Veerapandiya Kattabomman(1959), produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and Ragini are the movie's main actors. V. K. Ramasamy and Javar Seetharaman play supporting parts. G. Ramanathan wrote the song's score and soundtrack.
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Kalathur Kannamma
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This poster was made for the film Kalathur Kannamma, a Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A. Bhimsigh and written by Javar Seetharaman in 1960. This film was inspired by the 1960 Chinese film Nobody’s Child.
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Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar
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This poster is from the 1960 drama film Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar, which Nemai Ghosh released in India. K. Vijayan and S. V. Subbaiah are the movie's stars. Together with Kalathur Kannamma, it was the winner of the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
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Love in Simla
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This poster was made for the 1960 movie Love in Simla, a romantic film produced by Sashadar Mukherjee and his Filmalaya production house and directed by R.K. Nayyar. This film was inspired by the 1938 English film Jane Steps Out. The film was a light musical with humour and slapstick comedy.
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Kala Bazar
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This poster was made for the movie Kala Bazar, a Hindi crime film produced by Dev Anand for Navketan Films and directed by Vijay Anand in 1960.
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Nammina Bantu
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This poster was made for the 1960 drama film Nammina Bantu. It was produced by Yarlagadda Venkanna Chowdary under the Sambhu Films banner and helmed by Adurthi Subba Rao. S. Rajeswara Rao and Master Venu collaborated on the soundtrack, which features Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, and Savitri. The movie's Tamil version is called Pattaliyin Vetri. The same director and production company oversaw the simultaneous production of both movies, and several of the actors and musicians appear in both of them.
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Devi
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This is a very rare vintage Satyajit Ray poster for Devi, one of the greatest Bengali movies ever made (1960). Soumitra Chatterjee and Sharmila Tagore played the key parts in Satyajit Ray's film, which he also wrote and directed. This is one of the rarest Satyajit Ray movie posters, having been printed and distributed during the film's initial release (sometime in the early 1960s). Devi, a 1960 Bengali feature film that was based on a short tale by Provatkumar Mukhopadhyay, was awarded the prestigious President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Bengali. In addition, it was nominated for a Golden Palm at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival, making this uncommon Satyajit Ray movie poster a prized collector.
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Sri Lokanath
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This poster was made for the 1960 Odia-language film Sri Lokanath. It was based on a narrative by Aswini Kumar Ghosh and Prafulla Sengupta. The eleventh Odia film made by Ruprang Pvt. Ltd., this Indian socio-fantasy movie earned a National Film Award in 1960. It was the first movie made in Odia to win a national honour.
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Teen Kanya
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This poster was made for the film Teen Kanya. Rabindranath Tagore's short stories served as the inspiration for Satyajit Ray's 1961 Bengali anthology film Teen Kanya, which was released in India. The film's original Indian release included three storylines, and the title literally translates to "Three Girls." The second story wasn't included in the film's worldwide release, which only included two. Two Daughters was the name of the 1997 VHS release of this version. However, all three movies are now included on a single DVD disc. Teen Kanya's international release was archived by the Academy Film Archive in 1996.
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Kalpadukal
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The movie Kalpadukal is featured on this antique poster. It is a 1962 Malayalam movie with Prem Nazir playing the protagonist. K. S. Antony directed it. The movie was awarded a merit certificate at the National Film Awards. For this movie, well-known playback singer K. J. Yesudas performed his debut song.
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Kumudham
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This poster was made for the 1961 Indian Tamil film Kumudham. Adurthi Subba Rao and K. S. Gopalakrishnan are the authors of this film. S. S. Rajendran, Vijayakumari, and Sowcar Janaki are the movie's stars. Adurthi Subba Rao, who also served as the film's director, and K. S. Gopalakrishnan, who also wrote the screenplay, released it. S. S. Rajendran, Vijayakumari, and Sowcar Janaki are the movie's stars. A commercial triumph after its July 29 release, it later won the Certificate of Merit for Third Best Feature Film at the 9th National Film Awards. In Telugu, Manchi Manasulu (1962), Malayalam, Suseela (1963), and Hindi, Pooja Ke Phool (1964), the movie was remade.
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Nenjil Or Aalayam
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This poster is from C. V. Sridhar's 1962 romantic drama film Nenjil or Aalayam, which he wrote, produced, and directed. Nagesh, Manorama, and Kutty Padmini play supporting roles, with Kalyan Kumar, Devika, and R. Muthuraman starring in the movie. Kannadasan wrote the song lyrics, and Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy created the original soundtrack album and background score.
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Bhoodana
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This poster is from the 1962 Kannada film Bhoodana, which G. V. Iyer and P.S. Gopalkrishna co-directed and produced. Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, Udaykumar, and K. S. Ashwath all appear in the movie. The music for the movie was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.
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Annai
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This poster was made for the 1962 drama film Annai, which was directed by Krishnan-Panju. P. Bhanumathi and Sowcar Janaki are the movie's main actors, and S. V. Ranga Rao, J. P. Chandrababu, and P. Raja play supporting roles. The plot is built around the idea that a foster mother's love can be even more powerful than a biological mother's.
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Mahanagar
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This poster was made for the 1963 Bengali drama movie Mahanagar, directed and written by Satyajit Ray. Based on the short story Abataranika by Narendranath Mitra, it features Madhabi Mukherjee in the lead role and depicts the tale of a housewife who surprises her conservative family by working as a salesperson. One of the top actresses in Hindi cinema, Jaya Bhaduri, made her debut in the movie.
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Naanum Oru Penn
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This is an old poster from the movie Naanum Oru Penn, a 1963 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. With S. V. Ranga Rao, M. R. Radha, S. V. Subbaiah, C. K. Nagesh, Rajan, and C. S. Pushpalatha serving as supporting actors, the movie stars S. S. Rajendran and R. Vijayakumari. The main character is an uneducated, dark-complexioned girl who persuades everyone that a woman's character matters more than her physical attributes and level of education.
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Tere Ghar Ke Samne
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This is a very rare vintage Tere Ghar Ke Samne movie poster starring Vijay Anand. It was widely popular in India after its January 1, 1963, release and finished the year in sixth place for most box office receipts. The movie is the pair's fourth joint effort, with Vijay Anand writing the script and Dev Anand directing.
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Karpagam
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This is a rare vintage poster of the 1963 Tamil-language drama film Karpagam, written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film features an ensemble cast including Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, S. V. Ranga Rao, M. R. Radha, R. Muthuraman, V. K. Ramasamy, V. Nagayya, Karikol Raju, Sheeladevi, K. R. Vijaya, and Baby Shakila.
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Uttar Falguni
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This poster was made for the 1963 Indian Bengali-language drama film Uttar Falguni, directed by Asit Sen and produced by Uttam Kumar, starring Suchitra Sen in a double role, Bikash Roy, and Dilip Mukherjee in the leads. The movie received the national film award for best Bengali-language feature film at the 11th National Film Awards. The soundtrack for the movie was created by Robin Chatterjee.
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Nanda Deepa
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This poster was made for the 1963 love drama film Nanda Deepa, which was produced by M. R. Vittal, who was directing his first movie. For Sri Bharathi Chitra Studios' first production, Vadiraj, an actor, produced and wrote the movie, and Jawahar served as a co-producer. Rajkumar, Harini, Leelavathi, and Udaykumar all play significant roles in the movie.
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Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke
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This poster is from the movie Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke. It is a 1963 Hindi film starring Sunil Dutt and Leela Naidu in the lead roles. This film was Sunil Dutt's debut production, directed by R.K. Nayyar, with music composed by Ravi.
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Kalitharu Henne
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This movie poster is for Kalitharu Henne. It is a 1963 Indian film in the Kannada language that was produced by Jaya Balakrishna and directed by N. C. Rajan. Rajkumar, Leelavathi, Advani Lakshmi Devi, and R. Nagendra Rao are all featured in the movie. The music for the movie was composed by G. K. Venkatesh. T. N. Balakrishna, an actor, made his solo production debut with this movie. He was the film's associate director and dialogue writer.
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Bandini
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This poster was made for the 1963 Hindi drama film Bandini, which was produced and directed by Bimal Roy, who is also known for such classics as Do Bigha Zameen and Devdas. In the movie Bandini, Nutan plays one of the most well-received parts of her career and turns in one of the greatest acting turns in Hindi film history.
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Baba Ramdev
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This poster is from the movie Baba Ramde. The life of the Hindu folk deity Ramdev Pir is the subject of a 1963 Rajasthani-language devotional feature film directed by Nawal Mathur and Manibhai Vyas.
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Charulata
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This poster was made for the 1964 drama film Charulatha, written and directed by Satyajit Ray. This was based on the novel Nastanir by Rabindranath Tagore. This film was considered one of the finest works by Ray.
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Akash Kusum
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This poster was made for the 1965 Bengali film Akash Kusum, directed by renowned Indian parallel-film filmmaker Mrinal Sen. Manzil, a Hindi remake of the movie, was released in 1979.
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Sawaal Majha Aika!
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This poster was made for an Indian Marathi black-and-white movie called Sawaal Majha Aika that was released in 1964. Anant Govind Mane, working under the name "Chetana Chitra," is the film's producer and director. The film's plot is based on the Tamasha, an ancient style of theatre. Sulochana Chavan performs numerous well-known songs in the movie.
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Gazal
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This beautiful vintage Bollywood movie is the 1964 Hindi film Gazal, which starred Meena Kumari and Sunil Dutt in lead roles. Ved-Madan directs this Urdu romantic musical film.
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Sangam
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This poster was made for the 1964 Bollywood romantic drama Sangam, which was written by Inder Raj Anand, directed, produced, and edited by Raj Kapoor at R. K. Studio, and released by R. K. Films in collaboration with Mehboob Studio and Filmistan. With Iftekhar, Raj Mehra, Nana Palsikar, Lalita Pawar, Achala Sachdev, and Hari Shivdasani playing supporting parts, the movie stars Raj Kapoor, Vyjayanthimala, and Rajendra Kumar in the key roles.
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Chemmeen
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This poster was made for the 1965 Indian Malayalam romance movie Chemmeen, based on Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai's novel of the same name. S. L. Puram Sadanandan developed it into a screenplay, Ramu Kariat directed it, and Babu Ismail Sait oversaw Kanmani Films' production.
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This poster was made for the 1965 Hindi romantic drama film Guide, directed by Vijay Anand and produced by Dev Anand. The poster for this film was designed in a very classic way. The title logo, with a strangely gentle and calm quality, is all that adds up to an image that is singularly haunting and sublime.
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Subarnarekha
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This poster was made for the 1965 Bengali film Subarnarekha directed by Ritwik Ghatak. Although it was created in 1962, it wasn't released until 1965. It is a part of a trilogy that also includes Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960), Komal Gandhar (1961), and Subarnarekha (1962), all of which are about the refugees who were affected by the Partition of India in 1947 and how they dealt with it.
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Thiruvilaiyadal
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This poster was made for the 1965 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film Thiruvilaiyadal, written, directed, and co-produced by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, and K. B. Sundarambal, with T. S. Balaiah, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, T. R. Mahalingam, K. Sarangapani, Devika, Manorama, and Nagarajan in supporting roles. K. V. Mahadevan composed the film's soundtrack and score, and Kannadasan and Sankaradas Swamigal wrote the song lyrics.
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Malajahna
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This poster was made for the 1965 same-titled novel by Oriya author Upendra Kishore Das’s Oriya film, Malajahna. Written and directed by Nitai Palit in 1965. The leads of the movie are Jharana Das and Akshaya Mohanty (Kashyap). The movie, which is regarded as a classic in Oriya cinema history, explores a topic that was unique for rural India in the 1970s: love between a married woman and a young man.
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Nayak
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This is a very rare vintage Satyajit Ray poster for Nayak, one of the greatest Bengali movies ever made (1966). Satyajit Ray, a legendary director, wrote and produced this movie. "Uttam Kumar and Sharmila Tagore played the main characters in the Bengali drama Nayak. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali was given to this Satyajit Ray masterpiece in 1967.
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Rangula Ratnam
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This poster was made for the 1966 Indian Telugu movie titled Rangula Ratnam, produced and directed by B. N. Reddy under the auspices of Vauhini Pictures. Chandra Mohan, Vanisri, Anjali Devi, and Baby Rekha are the film's stars (in her on-screen debut). A middle-class family is shown alongside politics and elections in this social and political comedy. The movie took home the National Film Award for Telugu's Best Feature Film.
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Sandhya Raga
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This poster was made for the 1966 Indian film Sandhya Raga, directed by A. C. Narasimha Murthy and co-produced by him and A. Prabhakara Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju, and K. S. Ashwath. The filmhas as musical score by G. K. Venkatesh.
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Ramu
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This poster is from the film Ramu, a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film that was written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. In addition to Gemini Ganesh and K. R. Vijaya, the movie also has Master Rajkumar (as the title character), Ashokan, Nagesh, V. K. Ramasamy, O. A. K. Thevar, and other actors in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1964 Hindi film Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein, which centres on a youngster who loses his voice after witnessing the death of his mother and his father's attempts to help him.
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Anweshichu Kandethiyilla
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This poster was made for the 1967 Indian movie Anweshichu Kandethiyilla, which was written and directed by Parappurath and shot in the Malayalam language. K. R. Vijaya, Sathyan, and Madhu appear in the movie. It tells the story of a disillusioned nurse's search for happiness and is based on the same-named novel by Parappurath. In response to the biblical proverb "Seek and ye shall find," the movie was created. The National Film Award for Best Malayalam Feature Film went to Anweshichu Kandethiyilla.
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Belli Moda
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This poster was made for the 1967 Kannada movie, Belli Moda was made by Puttanna Kanagal. It was based on Triveni's book of the same name. In 1967, Kanagal remade the film in Malayalam as Swapnabhoomi and in Telugu as Palamanasulu two years later. This was the first Kannada film to be entirely shot outside.
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Chakra Theertha
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This poster is from the 1967 Indian movie Chakra Theertha, which was produced in Kannada and helmed by Peketi Sivaram. With music by T. G. Lingappa, the movie stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Jayanthi, and Balakrishna. It is based on T. R. Subba Rao's book of the same name. In 1968, the director remade the movie as Chuttarikaalu in Telugu.
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Arundhati
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This poster is from the 1967 Oriya film Arundhati. It is directed by Prafulla Sengupta.
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Bahu Begum
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This poster was made for the 1967 Hindi film Bahu Begum, with Pradeep Kumar, Meena Kumari, and Ashok Kumar in the lead roles. It was directed by M. Sadiq. Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the lyrics, while Roshan composed the music for the movie. The songs "Hum Intezaar Karenge Tera Qayamat Tak" and "Duniya Kare Sawaal" by Mohammad Rafi and Asha Bhosle are well-known from this movie. The mythological tale of Bahut Begum's property is the central theme of this Muslim historical drama, which is set in the former city of Lucknow.
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Ankhen
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This poster was made for the 1968 Hindi spy thriller film Ankhen, produced and directed by Ramanad Sagar. This poster is designed in the coolest way, using striking typography that dominates the layout, cleverly alluding to the film’s title, Ankhen. The letters "k" and "h" extend to the top of the frame, crossing through the eyes of the leads, whereas the loops of the "a" and "e" have eyes drawn on them—perhaps a nod to the double life of a spy.
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Adhyapika
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This poster is from the 1968 Indian movie Adhyaapika, which was produced and directed by P. Subramaniam, was in the Malayalam language. Madhu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Vaikkam Mani, and Ambika all appear in the movie. The movie's soundtrack was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy. The movie was recreated as Kula Vilakku in Tamil (1969).
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Aamhi Jato Amuchya Gava
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This poster is from the 1968 Marathi language film Amhi Jaato Amucha Gava. The film was remade in Tamil as Moondru Deivangal and in Hindi as Teen Chor.
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Liludi Dharati
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This poster is from the 1968 Gujarati social drama film Liludi Dharati, which was directed by Vallabh Choksi. Along with Daizy Irani, it features Vanalata Mehta, Upendra Kumar, Kala Shah, Champshibhai Nagda, Narahari Jani, Vina Prabhu, and Mahesh Desai. The movie is based on the same-named novel by Gujarati author Chunilal Madia. It was the first ORWO colour film produced in Gujarat.
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Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne
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This poster is from the 1969 Indian fantasy adventure comedy film Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne was written and directed by Satyajit Ray and was based on a short story by his grandpa Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury. The music and lyrics were composed by Ray himself, and it is a fantasy-musical movie. There are two sequels to this first film in the Goopy - Bagha series: Hirak Rajar Deshe, which was released in 1980, and Goopy Bagha Phire Elo, which was written by Satyajit Ray but was helmed by his son Sandip Ray and released in 1992.
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Kanku
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This poster was made for the 1969 Gujarati social drama movie Kanku, starring Kishore Bhatt, Kishore Jariwala, Pallavi Mehta, directed by Kantilal Rathod. The same-named short tale by Pannalal Patel served as the basis for the movie. At the 17th National Film Awards, the movie was named "Best Feature Film in Gujarati," winning the National Film Award.
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Adimakal
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This poster was made for the 1969 Indian movie Adimakal, which was produced by M. O. Joseph and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is in the Malayalam language. Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela, and Sharada are the movie's stars. Songs and the musical score for the movie were written by G. Devarajan. It received the National Film Award for Malayalam's Best Feature Film. The movie is based on Pamman's book of the same name. The movie was remade in three languages: Telugu (1977), Tamil (1983), and Hindi (1973) as Intezar, Chilakamma Cheppindi, and Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978).
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Dr. Bezbarua
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This poster was made for the 1969 movie Dr. Bezbarua. It is the first thriller in the Assamese language, and this movie was directed by Brajen Barua and produced by Rangghar Cine Productions. In the Assamese film industry, it was noted as the start of the popularity of so-called commercial films. Furthermore, it was the first time that shooting took place both indoors and outdoors in a variety of Assamese places.
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Deiva Magan
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This poster was made for the 1969 Tamil film Deiva Magan, written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchander. It is an adaptation of the Bengali novel Ulka by Nihar Ranjan Gupta, starring Sivaji Ganesan in three characters, Jayalalithaa, and supporting performances from Sundarrajan, M. N. Nambiar, Nagesh, V. Nagayya, and Pandari Bai, is written by Nihar Ranjan Gupta. A disfigured guy tries to get in touch with his estranged family in the movie.
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Pratidwandi
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This poster was made for the 1970 Bengali drama film Pratidwani, written and directed by Satyajit Ray. This film was based on a novel by Sunil Ganopadhyay. This film is known for experimenting with techniques such as photo-negative flashbacks.
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Mera Naam Joker
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This poster was made for the 1970 film Mera Naam Joker, which was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and produced, edited, and directed by Raj Kapoor under his production company, R. K. Films. In addition to Simi Garewal, Kseniya Ryabinkina, Padmini, Manoj Kumar, and Dharmendra playing supporting roles, the movie also stars Raj Kapoor as the title character, with his son Rishi Kapoor making his acting debut as the character's younger version. The main character of the story is a clown who must make his audience laugh at the expense of his own sorrows while performing for the last time in front of three influential women.
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Hulchul
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This poster was made for the 1971 comedy-thriller Hulchul. It was directed by O. P. Ralhan and also features Prem Chopra, Helen, and Madan Puri. It was produced in India and released in the Hindi language. The movie marked the acting debuts of Kabir Bedi and Zeenat Aman. Remake of Anubavam Pudhumai, which was in this movie.
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Karakanakadal
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This poster is from the 1971 Indian movie in Malayalam by the directors K. S. Sethumadhavan and Hari Pothan, titled Karakanakadal. Sathyan, Madhu, Jayabharathi, Vincent, Sankaradi, and Kaviyoor Ponnamma are among the movie's stars. It is based on Muttathu Varkey's book of the same name. The movie was named the best Malayalam feature film at the National Film Awards.
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Sharapanjara
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This poster was made for the 1971 Indian Kannada film based on the same-named Triveni novel called Sharapanjara. Kalpana and Gangadhar were in key roles. It was directed by Puttanna Kanagal. One of the best Kannada movies ever produced is this one, according to critics. Richly illustrated, Triveni's book was faithfully adapted for the cinema by Puttanna, who also kept the majority of the dialogue and gave Triveni credit for it.
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Jesal Toral
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This poster was made for the 1971 Indian movie Jesal Toral, directed by Vijay Bhatt. It chronicles the tale of Jesal, a young guy who was born into poverty and battles to succeed in life. Along the way, he must overcome several challenges, including an oppressive caste system and dishonest government officials. He perseveres in the face of these difficulties and eventually succeeds as a lawyer. The movie emphasises the value of knowledge and tenacity in overcoming hardship.
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Sonar Kella
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This poster was made for the 1971 mystery novel written by Bengali writer and filmmaker Satyajit Ray. In 1974, Ray directed a film adaptation of the book, also named Sonar Kella, starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Santosh Dutta, Siddartha Chatterjee, and Kushal Chakraborty. The Golden Fortress was the name given to the film when it was released there. It is the first movie adaptation of Ray's well-known detective Feluda; Joi Baba Felunath came next.
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Caravan
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This poster was made for the 1971 Indian thriller called Caravan, produced and directed by Nasir Hussain's brother Tahir Hussain under the brands of Nasir Hussain Films and T.V. Films. Asha Parekh and Jeetendra are the movie's stars. The song was created by three Hussain mainstays: singer Mohammad Rafi, poet Majrooh Sultanpuri, and composer R.D. Burman. "Girl on the Run" served as a loose inspiration for the movie's plot (1953).
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Koshish
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This poster was made for the 1972 movie Koshish, a Hindi romantic drama written and directed by Gulzar. The movie’s art work was done by Diwakar Karkare.
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Pinjara
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This poster was made for the 1972 Marathi movie Pinjara directed and produced by V. Shantaram. Shriram Lagoo and Sandhya played the main characters in this movie. The movie had the same title when it was released in Hindi in 1972.
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Raitu Kutumbam
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This poster was made for the 1972 Telugu drama film Raitu Kutumbam, directed by T. Rama Rao. Kanchana and Akkineni Nageswara Rao are the stars, and T. Chalapathi Rao composed the music.
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Garam Masala
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This poster was made for the 1972 comedy film Garam Masala, directed by Aspi Irani and produced by C. Mohan under the Balaji Kala Mandir label. In addition to Ashok Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, and Hema Malini making cameos, it also has Mehmood and Aruna Irani in key roles. R. D. Burman wrote the soundtrack for the movie.
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Naagarahaavu
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This poster is from the 1972 Kannada-language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal. Featuring Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath, and Shubha, Naagarahaavu is based on T. R. Subba Rao's three books: Nagarahavu, Ondu Gandu Eradu Hennu, and Sarpa Mathsara. Along with Ambareesh, Shivaram, Dheerendra Gopal, Lokanath, and Vajramuni, the supporting cast also includes Leelavathi, M. Jayashree, M. N. Lakshmi Devi, and Ambareesh. Vijaya Bhaskar provided the soundtrack for the movie. Chittibabu was in charge of the cinematography.
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Amar Prem
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This poster was made for the 1972 Hindi love drama movie Amar Prem, directed by Shakti Samanta. It was a remake of the 1970 Bengali film Nishi Padma, which was also directed by Arabinda Mukherjee. Both films' screenplays were based on the author's translation of the short story "Hinger Kochuri." The movie contrasts the deterioration of human relationships and values.
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Swayamvaram
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This poster is from the 1972 drama film Swayamvaram, which was co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan and starred Madhu and Sharada. Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Adoor Bhavani, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, and Bharath Gopi all performed noteworthy supporting roles. The movie follows the lives of a couple named Vishwam (Madhu) and Sita (Sharada), who wed against their parents' desires and wish to begin a new life in a different location. The phrase "choosing a husband from a list of suitors" is a reference to an ancient Indian custom whereby a girl of marriageable age would select her husband.
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Bobby
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This poster was made for the 1973 Hindi musical romance film Bobby, produced and directed by Raj Kapoor and written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. This film’s posters are inspired by American psychedelic posters of the 1960s. Raj Kapoor’s Bobby has the single most rad poster for an Indian film with its trippy swirls of colour, kaleidoscopic patterns, and quirky bubble lettering.
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Nirmalyam
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This poster is from the 1973 Indian movie Nirmalyam, starring P. J. Antony, Sumithra, and Ravi Menon, written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. P. J. Antony's portrayal of a velichappadu in this film earned him the 1974 National Film Award for Best Actor. In 1974, the movie won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film as well as the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. It is one of Malayalam cinema's classics.
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Anolkhi
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This poster is from the Marathi film Anolkhi, which was released on March 17, 1973. Kamlakar Torne produced and helmed the film.
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Saudagar
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This is an authentic Amitabh Bachchan movie poster from the 1973 film Saudagar, which also starred actress Nutan and the greatest star of Indian cinema. Despite Saudagar's poor box office performance, it was chosen as India's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 46th Academy Awards. This Amitabh Bachchan vintage movie poster was printed and distributed during the film's first first run, which took place somewhere in the early 1970s, but it was never used to advertise the picture.
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Ashani Sanket
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This poster was made for the 1973 Bengali movie Ashani Sanket. This film was based on the Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay novel of the same name, directed by Satyajit Ray. Ashani Sanket was shot in colour, unlike the majority of Ray's earlier pictures. In addition to Bangladeshi actress Bobita, who appears in just one notable international part, the picture also stars Soumitra Chatterjee, who has starred in several Ray films. Currently, The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made includes the movie. Theatre diva Mrityunjay Sil made his stage entrance.
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Heera Panna
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This poster was made for the 1973 Hindi romance film Heera Panna, produced and directed by Dev Anand for Navketan Films. The art work for this film was done by JS Design Studio.
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Dharitri
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This poster is from the 1973 Odia social satire drama Dharitri, which was first broadcast. The same-titled novel by Amulya Kumari Patnaik served as its inspiration. Significant performances were made by Sarat Pujari, Prashant Nanda, Sriram Panda, Bhanumati Devi, and Dhira Biswal.
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Brojendragee Luhongba
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This poster was made for the 1973 movie Brojendragee Luhongba. The first Manipuri filmmaker, S.N. Chand, produced and directed this black-and-white Manipuri film. The main actors are Y. Ramola Devi and S.N. Chand. It is based on the same-titled short story by Lamabam Kamal. S.N. Chand had plastic surgery in preparation for the movie. The film started principal photography in 1971, and on December 30, 1972, it received CBFC classification. The film premiered on January 26, 1973, at the Usha Cinema in Paona Bazar. On April 29, 2022, the film's digitalized version (4K) was shown at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Imphal, as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema.
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Garm Hava
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This poster was made for the 1973 Indian drama Garm Hava, directed by M. S. Sathyu, with Balraj Sahni as the lead. Kaifi Azmi and Shama Zaidi were the writers of this movie. This movie was based on an unpublished short story by renowned Urdu author Ismat Chughtai. With songs written by Kaifi Azmi and a qawwali penned and performed by Aziz Ahmed Khan Warsi and his Warsi Brothers troupe, the classical musician Ustad Bahadur Khan provided the soundtrack for the movie.
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Zehreela Insaan
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This poster was made for the 1974 Hindi romance film Zehreela Insaan, directed by Puttanna Kanagal and produced by Virendra Sinha. This movie's poster was a unique one and an absolutely fantastic piece of artwork. This poster used the retro-trash-pop aesthetic, and the use of pointillism to create a snakeskin-like texture is an especially inspired touch.
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Chorus
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This poster was made for the 1974 Bengali film Chorus, directed by noted Indian art film director Mrinal Sen under the banner of Mrinal Sen Productions. It received a Silver Prize after being submitted to the 9th Moscow International Film Festival.
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Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
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This poster was made for the 1974 Hindi comedy film Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi, directed by Kishore Kumar.
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Mana Akasha
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This poster was made for the 1974 Oriya film Mana Akasha, directed by Nitai Palit. It was based on Basant Mahapatra's novel Jhara Baula. The socioeconomic tensions in rural Odisha are shown in the movie.
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Dikkatra Parvathi
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This poster was made for the 1974 Tamil film Dikkatra Parvathi, which was helmed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and was based on the same-titled book by C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji). Lakshmi and Srikanth are the movie's leads. According to reports, Lakshmi received numerous compliments for her performance and came close to winning the National Film Award for Best Actress. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
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Deewaar
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This poster was made for the 1975 Hindi action crime drama Deewaar, directed by Yash Chopra and written by Salim Javed. Deewaar was both critically and commercially successful. This film’s poster features the actor’s portrait painted with palette knives in Karkare’s signature style and is foregrounded by one of the film’s crucial scenes, whose emotional intensity is palpable. The bold strokes on Bachchan’s colossal visage contrast beautifully with the delicately rendered miniature illustration set against it.
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Apoorva Raagangal
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This poster was made for the 1975 Tamil-language romance drama movie Apoorva Raagangal written and directed by K. Balachander. In addition to Rajinikanth, who is making his feature film debut, and Nagesh, the film also stars Kamal Haasan, Sundarrajan, Srividya, and Jayasudha. The focus of the movie is Prasanna (Haasan), who develops feelings for the much older Bhairavi (Srividya), while Ranjani (Jayasudha), Bhairavi's daughter, is drawn to Prasanna's father, Mahendran (Sundarrajan).
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Mattoru Seetha
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This poster is from the 1975 movie Mattoru Seetha, written and directed by P. Bhaskaran, and starring Kamal Haasan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi, Bahadoor, Sukumari, Jose Prakash, Prema Menon, M. G. Soman, and Vincent. It is a remake of the 1974 Telugu film O Seeta Katha.
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Uttarayanam
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This poster was made for the 1975 Malayalam-language film Uttarayanam, written by Thikkodiyan and directed by G. Aravindan. This film exposes opportunism and hypocrisy set against the backdrop of the independence struggle and is inspired by Aravindan’s own cartoon series, titled "Cheriya lokavum Valiya manushyarum." This film was an experimental film, and it has influenced the parallel cinema movement in Kerala to a great extent.
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Mutyala Muggu
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This poster is from the 1975 drama film Mutyala Muggu, written and directed by Ramana and Bapu, which is an adaptation of the Uttara Ramayana in the Telugu language. Sangeeta, Sreedhar, Kanta Rao, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah, and Nutan Prasad are among the movie's stars. Two National Picture Awards have been given to the film. The movie was a financial smash at the box office. For his performance, Rao Gopal Rao won significant praise. In Hindi, the movie was recreated as Jeevan Jyoti (1976).
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Mrigayaa
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This poster was made for the 1976 Indian historical drama film Mrigayaa, which was produced by K. Rajeshwara Rao and directed by Mrinal Sen. It is based on the Odia short story "Shikaar" by Bhagbati Charan Panigrahi. The movie showed how local people were treated by the British colonial administration and how Indian landlords took advantage of them in 1920s India. It also shows the friendship between a Native American tribal member who is a skilled archer and a British administrator with a penchant for wildlife hunting. The lead actors, Mithun Chakraborty and Mamata Shankar, made their feature film debuts.
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Barood
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This poster was made for the 1976 action-crime movie Barood, directed by Pramod Chakravorty. Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay, while Ahsan Rizvi wrote the dialogue. While Dharmendra, Hema Malini, and Ashok Kumar play supporting roles, the film's primary actors are Rishi Kapoor, Reena Roy, and Shoma Anand. In India, the movie was a financial disaster, but in the Soviet Union, it became a worldwide smash hit.
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Pallavi
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This poster was made for the 1976 Indian drama film Pallavi. The novelist P. Lankesh made his directing debut with this film. Alongside Vimala Naidu and T. N. Seetharam, they were in the lead roles. The movie centres on two lovers whose relationship ends when the male fails in life while the lady succeeds, and it is based on his own 1967 novel Biruku.
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Baalu Jenu
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This poster was made for the 1976 Indian Kannada film Baalu Jenu, directed by Balan and Kunigal Nagabhushan together. The movie was a remake of Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu from the year 1976 in Tamil. Rajinikanth, Pandari Bai, Gangadhar, Ramgopal, Udaya Chandrika, and Aarathi appear in the movie. In Baalu Jenu, a married woman battles a relentless blackmailer who wants to demand money from her in order to keep silent about a one-night affair she had in college and keep it a secret from her husband. It was a commercial success.
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Swapnadanam
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This poster was made for the 1976 Malayalam-language black-and-white movie Swapnadanam, directed by K. G. George. It was a marital psychodrama that eschewed all the typical song and dance sequences from mainstream movies yet still managed to appeal to the general public. The movie was a box office hit while still being well-made.
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Aaram Haram Aahe
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This poster is from the 1976 Marathi film titled "Aaram Haram Aahe." Prem Chitra served as the film's producer, and Kamlakar Torne served as the director.
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Saaphabee
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This poster is from the 1976 Manipuri movie Saaphabee. It was produced by G. Narayan Sharma, directed by Aribam Syam Sharma, and written by Sarangthem Bormani. The lead actors in the movie are Ngangom (O) Subadani and Kangabam Tomba. On July 13, 1976, it was presented at the Usha Cinema in Paona Bazar. At the 24th National Film Awards, the film took home the National Film Award for "Best Feature Film in Manipuri." The well-known Manipuri folk drama Haorang Leishang Saaphabee served as its inspiration. Its first feature is a Manipuri folk film.
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Kabhi Kabhie
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This is an old Amitabh Bachchan movie poster for the blockbuster Bollywood romance, Kabhi Kabhie (1976). Yash Chopra, the reigning master of Bollywood romance, produced and directed this movie. Amitabh Bachchan, the biggest actor in Indian cinema, played the lead opposite Raakhee in Kabhi Kabhie. The soundtrack of the movie received numerous Filmfare awards, and its songs are regarded as some of the best ever created in Bollywood. Songs from the movie are still played today, such as "Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein."
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Amaanat
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This is a vintage Indian poster for the influential 1977 Hindi film Amaanat, which starred Manoj Kumar, Sadhna, Balraj Sahni, and Mehmood. C. Mohan of Studio C Mohan fame, one of the most renowned Bollywood poster painters of his day, originally hand painted this vintage Indian movie poster on canvas. On the lower left of this vintage Indian poster is the vertical signature in print that is the work of Bollywood poster artist C. Mohan. In this vintage Indian movie poster for sale, C. Mohan demonstrates his command of the paintbrush and flare for realism. This vintage Indian movie poster features hand-painted portraits of Manoj Kumar. Sadhna, the actress, is visible on top against a lovely yellow background. On the bottom of this classic Indian poster, the movie's title is displayed in red.
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Jadu Tona
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This poster was made for the 1977 Hindi horror movie Jadu Tona, directed by Ravikant Nagaich. Feroz Khan and Reena Roy are the movie's stars.
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Ghatashraddha
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This poster was made for the 1977 Indian Kannada language film Ghatashraaddha directed by Girish Kasaravalli. Meena Kuttappa, Narayana Bhat, and Ajith Kumar were in lead roles. This movie was based on a story by renowned Kannada author U. R. Ananthamurthy. The movie, which was directed for the first time by Girish Kasaravalli, not only heralded the entry of a talented young talent but also put Kannada cinema on the map of India's "New Cinema."
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Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
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This poster is from the 1977 Indian drama film Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane, also known as Godhuli, which was co-directed by Girish Karnad and B. V. Karanth and starred Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Om Puri, and Naseeruddin Shah. It is based on S. L. Byrappa's Kannada novel Tabali Neenade Magane, which serves as a parable for nation-building and the conflict between modernization and tradition in rural India. It is the tale of a modern agriculturalist who, after studying agriculture in the US, returns and brings his American wife to the hamlet. The movie was produced as Godhuli in both Hindi and Kannada.
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Kanneshwara Rama
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This poster was made for the 1977 Kannada film Kanneshwara Rama directed by M. S. Sathyu. Amol Palekar, B. V. Karanath, Shimoga Venkatesh, Anant Nag, Shabana Azmi, and others are among the ensemble cast members in the movie. The storyline of the movie is taken from S. K. Nadig's novel Kannayya Rama. The 1920s are depicted in the movie, when Kanneshwara Rama, a disobedient young man, challenges the village chief's unfair instructions and is exiled from the community.
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Kokila
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This poster is from the 1977 Indian romantic drama Kokila, which was written, directed, and filmed by Balu Mahendra. Shoba plays the titular role in the movie, and Kamal Haasan, Roja Ramani, and Mohan also have significant parts. Balu Mahendra, a cinematographer at the time who primarily worked in South Indian films, made his directorial debut with the movie. With this movie, Mohan made his acting debut in Kannada and Indian cinema.
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Sanaadi Appanna
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This poster was made for the 1977 Indian musical film Sanaadi Appanna, directed by Vijay. It is partially based on the life of Bagalkote shehnai player Appanna and was written by Krishnamoorthy Puranik's Kuniyitu Hejje Naliyithu Gejje (1876–1955). Rajkumar played the title role, Jaya Prada was the protagonist, and supporting cast members included Ashok, Balakrishna, R. Sampath, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Papamma, and Baby Madhavi. A brief cameo by Puneeth Rajkumar was featured in one of the movie's tracks.
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The Chess Players
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This unique poster was made just for the arts theatre, The Academy, in London, and features the incredibly unusual artwork of Peter Strauss. This poster would have only had a modest print run. Strausfield, a German immigrant, worked as The Academy's internal poster designer from 1947 to 1980. The woodcut or linocut patterns that Straussfield used to create his posters are generally simple but incredibly powerful. The 1977 Indian film Shatranj Ke Khilari, written and directed by Satyajit Ray, is based on the short tale of the same name by Munshi Premchand. It was eventually distributed globally under the translated title "The Chess Players." Amjad Khan portrays General James Outram, and Richard Attenborough portrays Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh.
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Bhuierantlo Munis
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This poster was made for the 1977 drama film Bhuierantlo. Tony Coutinho and Chris Perry released the first colour Konkani movie, which was made under the Christopheron Motion Pictures label. In addition to footage from Goa, the movie also includes scenes from Paris, America, and a Russian ice skating tournament.
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Bandhu Mohanty
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This poster was made for the 1977 mythical Odia film Bandhu Mohanty, directed by Nitai Palit. Gopal Chotrai wrote the dialogue for the movie.
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Chilika Teerey
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This poster was made for the 1977 Odia film Chilika Teerey, directed by Biplab Roy Choudhury, that tells the story of oppressed, illiterate fisherfolk who are duped and kept in line by business sharks, and how they revolt.
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Khatta Meetha
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This poster was made for the 1978 Hindi film Khatta Meetha, directed by Basu Chatterjee.
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Thampu
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This poster was made for the 1978 Malayalam-language film Thampu, written and directed by G. Aravindan. This film was shot in black and white in a direct documentary mode. The film deals with the roving street circus of Kerala. Recently, in 2022, the film was selected for a world premiere in the Cannes Classic section of the Cannes Film Festival 2022.
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Ondanondu Kaladalli
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This poster was made for the 1978 Kannada epic movie Ondanondu Kaladalli. It was co-written and directed by Girish Karnad with a soundtrack by Bhaskar Chandavarkar, starring Shankar Nag and Akshatha Rao in their debuts. This film helped launch Kavita Krishnamurthy's career as a playback singer. Early samurai movies by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, to whom Karnad apparently acknowledged his obligation, are a major influence on the movie.
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Aparichita
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This poster is from the 1978 Kannada romantic mystery thriller Aparichita, starring Suresh Heblikar, Sobha, M. V. Vasudeva Rao, and Mohan, and directed by Kashinath. L. Vaidyanathan, a renowned composer, created the music. The movie received favourable reviews. As Be-Shaque noted, Kashinath remade the film in Hindi. Avano Atho Avalo was the name of the Malayalam version of the film. The film's Telugu dubbing was Aparichitulu.
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Priya
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This poster is from the 1978 Indian thriller Priya, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and starring Rajinikanth, Aznah Hamid, and Ambareesh in addition to Sridevi as the title character. Kannada and Tamil versions were also produced concurrently. Novels by author Sujatha were adapted for this tale. Release dates for the Tamil and Kannada versions are, respectively, December 22, 1978, and January 12, 1979. On March 10, 1979, it was remade in Telugu and released as Ajeyudu. In 1983, it was also dubbed in Hindi as "Love in Singapore." For the first time in Tamil cinema, the music of this movie was recorded using Dolby Stereophonic technology. It was Sridevi's debut and her lone Kannada lead acting performance.
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Junoon
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This poster was made for the 1978 Hindi-language movie titled Junoon, which was produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Shyam Benegal. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 is the backdrop for the fictional novella "A Flight of Pigeons" by Ruskin Bond, on which the movie is based. Govind Nihalani handled the cinematography, and Vanraj Bhatia handled the audio.
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Kalavantin
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This poster is from the Marathi movie Kalavantin and was published on October 28, 1978. produced by Chelaram Bhatia and Lalchand Bhatia, with Anant Mane serving as the director.
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Kodiyettam
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This poster was made for the 1978 Malayalam movie Kodiyettam, written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Bharat Gopy plays the lead in the movie. K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Kuttyedathi Vilasini, Azeez, and Adoor Bhawani all had notable lesser roles. The movie tells the story of Shankaran Kutty, a carefree child who grows up to become a responsible adult. The word "ascent" in the movie's title, which represents Shankaran Kutty's development, is used as a symbol.
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Joi Baba Felunath
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This poster was made for the 1979 Bengali-language mystery film Joi Baba Felunath, directed and written by Satyajit Ray. This film was an adaptation of the eponymous Feluda novel and serves as the sequel to the Bengali novel Sonar Kella.
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Miss Toofan Mail
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This poster was made for the movie Miss Toofan-Mail, directed by B.J. Patel.
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Hirak Rajar Deshe
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This poster is from a sequel to Satyajit Ray's 1969 anti-war fantasy musical Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (and the second in the Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne series). Hirak Rajar Deshe is an Indian Bengali dystopian fantasy musical. The musicians Goopy and Bagha, who were granted magical abilities in the first movie, travel to the land of the Diamond King, where they uncover a dark scheme in progress: people are being indoctrinated by having their thoughts replaced with catchy words.
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Elippathayam
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This poster was made for the 1982 Malayalam film Elippathayam, written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. This film shows the feudal life in Kerala at its twilight, overshadowed by grief and a sense of carelessness or avoidance as a form of revolt. This film premiered at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival and was also screened at the London Film Festival. It is widely regarded as one of the best Indian films ever made.
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Thanneer Thanneer
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This poster is from the movie Thanneer Thanneer is a 1981 Tamil-language political drama film written and directed by K. Balachander, with Saritha, Shunmugham, V. K. Veeraswami, and Radha Ravi as the main characters. The movie was directed by B. S. Lokanath, while M. S. Viswanathan provided the soundtrack. It was based on Komal Swaminathan's 1980 play of the same name. At Diwali in 1981, it was launched.
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36 Chowringhee Lane
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This poster is from the 1981 movie titled "36 Chowringhee Lane," which was written, directed, and produced by Shashi Kapoor. Sen, a prominent actor in Bengali cinema up until that point, made her directing debut with it. When the movie first came out, it was warmly received. Together with Dhritiman Chatterjee and Debashree Roy, Jennifer Kendal plays a critically appreciated part in it.
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Bhagyavantha
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This poster is from the 1981 drama film Bhagyavantha, which was produced and written in India in the Kannada language by B. S. Ranga. Master Lohit, Aarathi, and Jai Jagadish all played significant roles in the movie. Rajkumar and Thoogudeepa Srinivas, two seasoned performers, make fleeting appearances in the movie.
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Garjanai
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This poster is from Rajinikanth and Madhavi’s 1981 Indian Tamil film Garjanai, which was directed by C. V. Rajendran. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music. Both Garjane and Garjanam, the Kannada and Malayalam versions of the movie, were simultaneously filmed. The box-office performance of all three films was dismal. The shortest run of any of Rajinikanth's movies in theatres was one of his 52-day runs in Chennai for Garjanai.
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Imagi Ningthem
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This poster is from the movie Imagi Ningthem is a 1981 Indian Meitei movie that was written and directed by M. K. Binodini Devi. In 1982, it took home the Golden Montgolfiere at Nantes' Festival des 3 Continents. The movie was also shown at other international film festivals, including the International Film Festival of India, the International Film Festival of Locarno, the International Film Festival of Montreal, the Denver International Film Festival, and the London Film Festival. In the 29th National Film Awards, it took home two prizes.
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Bazaar
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This poster is from the 1982 Indian drama film Bazaar, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Shaikh, Smita Patil, and Supriya Pathak, and directed by Sagar Sarhadi. The tragedy of a young girl being sold by impoverished parents to wealthy Indian expatriates in the Gulf is used by the movie, which is set in Hyderabad, India, to highlight the problem of bride-buying in India.
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Umbartha
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This poster is from the 1982 Indian Marathi-language film Umbartha, which was also coproduced and directed by Jabbar Patel and was made by D. V. Rao. The movie tells the tale of a woman's desire to leave her four-wall house and improve society. Smita Patil won the Marathi Rajya Chitrapat Puraskar for Best Actress for her performance as the movie's main protagonist. The film won the 29th National Film Awards for "a sincere cinematic expression on the issue of a woman attempting to define her identity by pursuing a job, even at the risk of alienating her family," which led to its designation as the greatest feature film in Marathi.
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Meghasandesam
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This poster is from the movie Meghasandesam is a 1982 Telugu drama film that Dasari Narayana Rao produced and directed under the Taraka Prabhu Productions imprint. With music by Ramesh Naidu, it features Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada, and Jayasudha. This is Akkineni Nageswara Rao's 200th film. Both the 9th International Film Festival of India and the Moscow Film Festival screened the movie in the Indian Panorama category.
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Kaliyuga Ramudu
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This movie poster is from the 1982 action movie Kaliyuga Ramudu, written and directed by K. Bapaiah and released in India's Telugu language. It was made by D. Srirangaraju under the Tirupati Productions label. With music by K. V. Mahadevan, it features Rati Agnihotri and N. T. Rama Rao.
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Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi
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This poster was made for the 1982 Hindi comedy film Chalti Ka Naam Zindagi, produced and directed by Kishore Kumar. Anoop Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, and Nirupa Roy were in the lead roles.
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Angoor
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This authentic vintage Hindi poster was made for the 1982 comedy film Angoor, written and directed by Gulzar and starring Sanjeev Kumar and Deven Verma in dual roles. Shakespeare's oldest comedy, "The Comedy of Errors," served as the inspiration for Angoor. It has developed a cult following over the years and is universally regarded as one of the best comedies ever produced in Indian film. This Angoor movie poster is very collectible since Sanjeev Kumar's dual role in the film was named by Forbes India as one of the top 25 acting performances of Indian cinema on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Indian cinema.
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Akaler Shandhane
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This poster is from the movie Akaler Shandhaney, a 1982 Indian Bengali film directed by Mrinal Sen.
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Kharij
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This poster is from Mrinal Sen's 1982 Bengali film Kharij, which was released by Neelkanth Productions. It is based on a Ramapada Chowdhury novel. The movie did well at the box office.
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Ardh Satya
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This poster is from the movie Ardh Satya. In 1983, Govind Nihalani released his second film, Ardh Satya, following the depressing Aakrosh (1980). The renowned Marathi dramatist Vijay Tendulkar wrote the screenplays for both films. This one was based on the short story "Surya" by S. D. Panvalkar and has dialogue written by Vasant Dev.
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This is the poster for Shyam Benegal's 1983 Hindi film Mandi. Based on the enduring Urdu short story Aanandi by author Ghulam Abbas, the movie tells the tale of a brothel that occupies a prime position in the middle of a city, where certain politicians wish to locate their offices. Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, and Naseeruddin Shah are among the actors who appear in this political and prostitution satire comedy.
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Adi Shankaracharya
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This poster is from Indian director G. V. Iyer's 1983 Sanskrit film Adi Shankaracharya, which was made in India. The movie tells the story of Hindu scholar Adi Shankaracharya, who popularised the Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) school of thought in the eighth century. This film is a shining example of Kannada cinema's experimental film period. Sanskrit was used for the first time in an Indian film. It received four honours at the 31st National Film Awards: best picture, best writing, best cinematography, and best audiography.
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Sanakeithel
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This poster was made for the 1983 Indian Meitei film Sanakeithel, produced by Thoudam Doren under the auspices of ATB Films International and directed by Maibam Amuthoi Singh (M. A. Singh). A. Memi and Master Tony are the film's leading actors. At the 31st National Film Awards, the movie was named Best Feature Film in Manipuri, winning the National Film Award.
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Sagara Sangamam
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This poster is from the 1983 Indian Telugu dance movie, Sagara Sangamam was written and directed by K. Viswanath and made by Edida Nageswara Rao. Kamal Haasan, Jaya Prada, Sarath Babu, S. P. Sailaja, and Chakri Toleti are all featured in the movie. The movie was well-received when it was first released and was a financial success. Three South Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards, and the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film have all been given to the movie (Bronze). The movie is ranked among the top 100 Indian movies of all time by CNN-IBN.
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Razia Sultan
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This poster is from the 1983 Indian period biographical film Raziya Sultan, also known as Razia Sultan, which was written and directed by Kamal Amrohi and starred Hema Malini, Parveen Babi, and Dharmendra in the key roles. Its high production value contributed significantly to its initial box office failure.
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Utsav
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Jayoo and Nachiket Patwardhan
This movie poster is from the 1984 Hindi erotica-drama film by Girish Karnad, Utsav, which was produced by Shashi Kapoor. The play Mrichakatika (The Small Clay Cart) by Sudraka is the inspiration for the movie.
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Party
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This poster is from Govind Nihalani's 1984 Hindi film Party. The film included an ensemble cast of famous art cinema actors from Parallel Cinema, including Vijaya Mehta, Manohar Singh, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, and Rohini Hattangadi. It is based on Mahesh Elkunchwar's play Party from 1976.
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Achamillai Achamillai
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This poster is from the movie Achamillai. K. Balachander wrote and directed the 1984 Tamil-language political drama movie Achamillai. Rajesh and Saritha are the main characters, and supporting characters include Pavithra, Jeyagopi, Delhi Ganesh, Charles, and Delhi Nayakar. It centres on an idealistic, unselfish man whose morality deteriorates as he enters politics, alienating his wife in the process.
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Paar
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Arup Roy and Subrata Choudhury
This poster is from the 1984 Hindi-language movie Paar, which was produced and directed by Swapan Sarkar. Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Om Puri are the movie's main actors. For his performance as Naurangia, Naseeruddin Shah received the Volpi Cup. The movie was adapted from Samaresh Basu's Bengali short tale Paari.
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Mukhamukham
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This poster is from the 1984 Malayalam feature film Mukhamukham, which was written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
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Mashaal
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This poster is from the 1984 Bollywood action movie Mashaal. It was produced and directed by Yash Chopra and stars Rati Agnihotri, Waheeda Rehman, Dilip Kumar, and Anil Kapoor. Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan were initially approached about playing the role, but both actors declined. As a result, Anil Kapoor was given the part. Vinod Kumar (Dilip Kumar) portrays a devout, law-abiding person who commits crime as retaliation. Vasant Kanetkar, a renowned Marathi playwright, wrote the well-known Marathi play Ashroonchi Zhali Phule, which served as the inspiration for the film.
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Ghare Baire
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This poster is from the 1984 Bengali-language love drama movie Ghare Baire. Satyajit Ray is the director and writer of this movie, which stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Victor Banerjee, Jennifer Kendal, and Swatilekha Chatterjee and is based on the same-titled novel by Rabindranath Tagore. Nationalism, women's independence, a spiritual and materialistic view of life, tradition vs. modernism, and other subjects are all complexly portrayed in the movie.
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Bandhana
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This poster is from the movie Bandhana is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language love drama film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, based on the same-named novel by Usha Navaratnanram and with a screenplay by H. V. Subba Rao and Rajendra Singh Babu. The central relationship in the movie is that of the surgeon Harish and his pupil Nandini. Along with Jai Jagadish, Roopadevi, and G. K. Govinda Rao playing supporting parts, the movie stars Vishuvardhan as Dr. Harish and Suhasini as his protégé Nandini.
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Accident
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This poster is from the movie Accident, a 1984 Indian Kannada language film directed by Shankar Nag.
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Parama
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This poster is from the movie Paroma is a 1985 award-winning Indian Bengali feature film directed by Aparna Sen.
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Meru Malan
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This poster is from Mehul Kumar's 1985 Gujarati love drama film Meru Malan, which starred Naresh Kanodia, Snehalata, and Firoz Irani. It became a huge hit in the rural era and was the most profitable movie of the year. The music was composed by the Mahesh Naresh pair, while the superhit songs were written by Kanti Ashok.
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Chidambaram
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This poster is from the 1985 Malayalam film Chidambaram. It is written, directed, and produced by G. Aravindan. It is the film adaptation of a short story by C. V. Sreeraman. The film explores various aspects of relations between men and women through the lives of three people living on a cattle farm. Themes of guilt and redemption are also dealt with. Bharath Gopi, Smita Patil, Sreenivasan, and Mohan Das play the lead roles. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and five Kerala State Film Awards, including Best Film and Best Direction.
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Dhoom Dhadaka
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This poster is from the movie Dhum Dhadaka, directed by Mahesh Kothare and produced as an Indian comedy movie in Marathi in 1985. The film stars an ensemble cast of Ashok Saraf, Mahesh Kothare, Laxmikant Berde, Nivedita Joshi, Surekha Rane, Prema Kiran, and Sharad Talwalkar. The plot revolves around three young men who will try all means to impress a wealthy industrialist into approving their marriages.
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Agnisnaan
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This poster is from the movie Agnisnaan. Bhabendra Nath Saikia's 1985 drama film Agnisnaan is in the Assamese language. The novel Antareep by Saikia served as the basis for the movie. Indra Bania, Kashmiri Saikia Baruah, Chetana Das, Ashok Deka, Moloya Goswami, Arjun Guha Thakuria, Arun Nath, and Biju Phukan were among the actors who starred in the movie.
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Swathi Muthyam
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This poster is from the 1986 Telugu-language drama film Swathi Muthyam which was wrote and directed by K. Viswanath, which was also produced by Edida Nageswara Rao. The movie stars Kamal Haasan and Raadhika, with supporting performances by Gollapudi Maruti Rao, J. V. Somayajulu, Nirmalamma, Sarath Babu, and Y. Vijaya. Ilaiyaraaja wrote the background music and soundtrack. The plight of a young widow who is saved by an autistic man is portrayed by Swathi Muthyam.
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Anand
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This poster is from the 1986 Indian movie Anand, which was produced in Kannada, was directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Both Sudha Rani and Shiva Rajkumar make their acting debuts in this film. The movie continued to be a big hit and ran for 38 weeks.
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Tabarana Kathe
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This poster is from the 1987 Kannada-language movie Tabarana Kathe and Girish Kasaravalli released this movie. The short novella of the same name by Poornachandra Tejaswi served as its inspiration. Tabarana Kathe was chosen by cinema historian S. Theodore Baskaran as one of Rediff.com's top ten all-time Indian movies.
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Aaseya Bale
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This poster is from the movie Aaseya Bale, a 1987 Indian Kannada drama film directed by Raj Kishor. The film featured Vishnuvardhan, Nalini,and Jai Jagadish in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar to the lyrics of Chi. Udaya Shankar and R. N. Jayagopal.
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Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai
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This poster is from the 1987 movie Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai, directed by Jahnu Barua, and is in the Assamese language. It earned numerous prizes at the Locarno International Film Festival in 1988, as well as the National Film Award for Best Feature that year. It was Barua's third theatrical feature film.
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The Perfect Murder
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This poster is from the movie "The Perfect Murder" a 1988 Indian film with English subtitles that was produced by Merchant-Ivory and directed by Zafar Hai. Naseeruddin Shah plays Inspector Ghote, the main character in HRF Keating's novels, in the movie, which is based on his 1964 crime novel The Perfect Murder. The film features numerous well-known Indian actors, including Madhur Jaffrey, Amjad Khan, Dalip Tahil, Ratna Pathak, Annu Kapoor, and Johnny Walker, in addition to the Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard.
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Apoorva Sagodharargal
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This poster is for the movie Apoorva Sagodharargal. It is a 1989 masala movie in the Tamil language that was made in India by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Kamal Haasan, Jaishankar, Nagesh, Gautami, Rupini, Manorama, Srividya, Janagaraj, Moulee, Delhi Ganesh, and Nassar are among the ensemble cast members in the movie. The story revolves around Raju and Appu, identical twins who were split up when they were young, and Appu's quest for vengeance against the murderers of his father.
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Rudranetra
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This movie poster is from the 1989 Telugu spy film Rudranetra, which was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The movie, which also stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Radha, and Rao Gopal Rao, was written by Yandamuri Veerendranath. The Hindi version of the movie was dubbed as Secret Agent Raja. The Ilaiyaraaja-composed music was well-liked. The movie, which was a success at the box office, is based on conspiracies.
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Sutradharulu
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This movie poster is from the movie Sutradharulu. K. Viswanath wrote and directed the drama film Sutradharulu, which came out in 1989. Ramya Krishna, Bhanuchander, and Akkineni Nageswara Rao are the main actors. K. V. Mahadevan is the composer of the music. Under the auspices of Sudarshan Cine Enterprises, Sudhakar and Karunakar are in charge of producing it.
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In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones
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This poster is from the 1989 Indian English-language TV film "In Which Annie Offers It Those Ones," which was written by Arundhati Roy and directed by Pradip Krishen. Arjun Raina plays the title role, and Roshan Seth and Arundhati Roy also play significant roles. Also, the movie has small but major appearances for Shahrukh Khan and Manoj Bajpayee, two then-struggling actors in the Delhi theatre scene. Two National Awards were given to the movie in 1989. In the years following its release, it developed a cult following. The only versions of the movie in circulation are those that were recorded on a video cassette recorder when it was broadcast on Doordarshan; the original print of the movie is lost.
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Nanjundi Kalyana
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This poster is from the 1989 Indian romantic comedy Nanjundi Kalyana, directed by M. S. Rajashekar, stars Girija Lokesh, Sundar Krishna Urs, Malashri, and newcomers Raghavendra Rajkumar and Malashri. The movie was one of the highest-grossing Kannada movies of 1989 and a huge blockbuster for the year. The film played in theatres for 90 weeks.
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Piravi
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This poster is from Shaji N. Karun's 1989 drama film Piravi, which was made in the Malayalam language. Premji, Archana, and Lakshmi Krishnamurthy are its main actors. The movie is based on the life of professor T. V. Eachara Warrier, whose son was a student at the Regional Engineering College in Calicut and was slain by police while being held during the 1976 National Emergency Period. The soundtrack for the movie was written by G. Aravindan and Mohan Sithara. When it was first released, Piravi garnered a lot of positive reviews.
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Ishanou
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This poster is from the movie Ishanou, a 1990 Indian Meitei movie that was written and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. The lead actors in the film are Anoubam Kiranmala and Kangabam Tomba. At the 1991 Cannes Film Festival, it was shown in the "Uncertain Regard" section. On July 6, 1990, the film received its initial airing on Doordarshan before being released in Usha Cinema and Paona Bazaar.
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Ganashatru
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This movie poster is from Satyajit Ray's 1990 Indian film Ganashatru. It was published in the UK under the title "An Enemy of the People," which is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play from 1882. The cast included Soumitra Chatterjee, Ray's favourite actor, as well as seasoned performers Dhritiman Chatterjee, Shubhendu Chatterjee, Manoj Mitra, and Ruma Guhathakurta.
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Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen
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This movie poster is from the 1990 Hindi film Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen, which was helmed by Amol Palekar. Major actors in it include Nana Patekar, Vikram Gokhale, and Anita Kanwar. This film is now taught in management classes and studies on human behaviour.
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Mathilukal
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This movie poster is from the 1990 Indian Malayalam film Mathilukal, which was written, produced, and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan and was based on Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's autobiographical novel of the same name. The main focus of the movie is Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's life in prison and the romance he has with Narayani, a female prisoner who is never seen in the movie. In the movie, Mammootty portrays Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, while K. P. A. C. Lalitha voices Narayani. At the Venice Film Festival, the movie was shown.
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Anjali
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This movie poster is from the 1990 Indian children's drama Anjali, which was written and directed by Mani Ratnam. In addition to Tarun, Shruti, and Shamili playing supporting parts, it stars Raghuvaran and Revathi. The movie tells the tale of a mentally challenged child who is dying and the emotional turmoil her family went through.
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Agantuk
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This movie poster is from the 1991 Bengali drama Agantuk, which Satyajit Ray wrote and directed. Ray's final picture, Atithi, was notable for being based on one of his own short tales. It was a combined Indo-French production that was supported financially by organisations like Gérard Depardieu's DD Productions and Canal+.
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Henna
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This movie poster is from the 1991 Indian romance drama film Henna, which was produced and directed by Randhir Kapoor and was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. Zeba Bakhtiyar, a Pakistani actress, plays the title role alongside Ashwini Bhave and Rishi Kapoor. Raj Kapoor, who planned and began shooting this movie, passed away during production; his eldest son Randhir took over as director for the remaining scenes. It is regarded as Raj Kapoor's final motion picture.
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Vasthuhara
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This movie poster is from Vaasthuhara, a 1991 Indian social drama film in Malayalam that was written and directed by G. Aravindan. It is based on C. V. Sreeraman's short story of the same name. The documentary explores the experiences of East Bengal to West Bengal refugees during the partition. On a bigger scale, it tells the tale of all refugees. Mohanlal, Shobana, Neelanjana Mitra, and Neena Gupta are the movie's stars. Sreeraman, Aravindan, and N. Mohanan wrote the dialogues.
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Sadak
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This movie poster is from the 1991 Mahesh Bhatt romantic thriller Sadak, which was made in Hindi. Pooja Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt are the stars. One of the highest-grossing movies of 1991 is the one in question. The late Sadashiv Amrapurkar's award-winning portrayal as Maharani, the movie's villain, is also warmly recalled. The American film Taxi Driver from 1976 served as the basis for this one.
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Swaroopam
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This movie poster is from Swaroopam, a 1992 Malayalam film starring Sreenivasan, Sandhya Rajendran, and V. K. Sriraman and written and directed by K. R. Mohanan. It received the National Film Award for Malayalam's Best Feature Film.
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Thevar Magan
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This movie poster is from Thevar Magan, a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Bharathan and written by Kamal Haasan, who also served as producer. With Kallapart Natarajan, Kaka Radhakrishnan, Sangili Murugan, and Vadivelu serving as supporting actors, the film stars Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Revathi, Gautami, and Nassar. The son of a respected village chieftain, who is the subject of the movie, wants to start a business, but his father wants him to assist the locals instead.
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Baazigar
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This movie poster is from the 1993 Bollywood romantic thriller Baazigar, which was made by Venus Movies and directed by Abbas-Mustan. In addition to Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, Raakhee, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil, Siddharth Ray, and Johnny Lever play supporting roles. Anu Malik wrote the film's soundtrack. In the movie, a young guy seeks revenge for his family's demise. The novel A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin, published in 1953, and the 1991 movie of the same name serve as the story's loose inspirations.
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Bhagavad Gita
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This movie poster is from the 1993 drama film Bhagavad Gita, which is primarily in Sanskrit but also contains some dialogue in Hindi and Telugu. G. V. Iyer was the director, and T. Subbarami Reddy served as producer. The movie is based on the Bhagavad Gita, a chapter of the Mahabharata, a sacred text for Hindus.
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Manvini Bhavai
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This movie poster is from the 1993 Gujarati film Manvini Bhavai, which was directed by Upendra Trivedi and starred Anuradha Patel and Upendra Trivedi in the key roles. Upendra Trivedi and Aashish Trivedi produced the movie. The movie portrays the love tale of Kalu (Trivedi) and Raju (Patel), set against the rural backdrop of north Gujarat, and is based on a book of the same name penned by Indian author Pannalal Patel.
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Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama
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This movie poster is from the 1992 anime film Ramayana: The Tale of Prince Rama, which was produced and directed by Yugo Sako and was based on the Indian epic Ramayana. Koichi Sasaki and Ram Mohan co-directed the movie, and Vanraj Bhatia composed the soundtrack. It was then dubbed in Hindi and shown on DD National despite being outlawed in India during the Babri Mosque protests.
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Lockup Death
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This movie poster is from the 1994 Indian action picture Lockup Death, which was written and directed by Om Prakash Rao and starred Devaraj, Nirosha, and Saikumar. Ramu produced the movie under his Ramu Enterprises production label.
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Akele Hum Akele Tum
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This movie poster is from Akele Hum Akele Tum, a 1995 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Mansoor Khan and starring Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Master Adil. Majrooh Sultanpuri wrote the lyrics, and Anu Malik composed the music. The movie has a vague connection to the Hollywood film Kramer vs. Kramer from 1979. Manisha Koirala won a nomination for Best Actress at the 41st Filmfare Awards, and both Aamir Khan and his performance were praised. Although the movie earned favourable reviews from critics, the audience did not enjoy it.
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Doghi
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This poster is from the movie Doghi, a 1995 Indian Marathi film directed by filmmaker duo Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar and produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India in association with Doordarshan. The film won three awards at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995: the Best Film on Other Social Issues, the Best Female Playback Singer, and a Special Mention for Uttara Baokar; and nine awards, including the Best Film at the 32nd Maharashtra State Film Awards in 1996.
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Sanabi
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This movie poster is from the 1995 Indian Meitei film Sanabi, which was produced by Aribam Syam Sharma and written by M. K. Binodini Devi. Haorongbam Deben and R.K. Sushila play the key roles in the film. Doordarshan and the National Film Development Corporation collaborate on its production (NFDC). At the 43rd National Film Awards, the movie took home the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri. Sanabi was chosen for screenings at the Cairo International Film Festival and the International Film Festival of India (both in 1996).
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Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
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This movie poster is from Kama Sutra: A Story of Love, an Indian historical erotic romance film from 1996 that Mira Nair co-wrote, co-produced, and directed. The Urdu short story "Utran" ("Give Me Downs") by Indian author Wajida Tabassum serves as the inspiration for the first section of the movie. The title of the movie is derived from the Kama Sutra, an old Indian scripture. The cast also includes Indira Varma, Rekha, Ramon Tikaram, Sarita Choudhury, and Naveen Andrews. The English-language movie was made by studios in India, Britain, Germany, and Japan.
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Janumada Jodi
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This movie poster is from the 1996 Indian romantic drama film Janumada Jodi, which was produced by T. S. Nagabharana and Baraguru Ramachandrappa and was based on Pannalal Patel's 1941 Gujarati novel Malela Jeev. Written by T. S. Nagabharana, the movie. In addition to Pavithra Lokesh, Mukhyamantri Chandru, and Honnavalli Krishna, who play supporting roles, the movie also stars Shiva Rajkumar and Shilpa in the key roles. Krishna (Shiva Rajkumar) and Kanaka (Shilpa), who are from different castes but fall in love, are the main characters of the movie. The problems they encounter in their love story are followed in the movie.
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Nammoora Mandara Hoove
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This movie poster is from the 1996 Indian Kannada-language film Nammoora Mandara Hoove, which was directed by Sunil Kumar Desai and starred Shiva Rajkumar, Ramesh Aravind, and Prema. It is regarded as one among the top romantic comedies of all time in the Kannada cinema industry. At the 1996–1997 Karnataka State Film Awards, the movie won two prizes, namely Best Female Playback Singer for K. S. Chithra and Best Child Actor–Male for Master Vinayak Joshi.
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Lal Darja
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This movie poster is from Lal Darja, a 1997 Bengali allegorical drama about a dentist in Kolkata named Dr. Nabin Dutta who worries about being paralysed. The movie, which Buddhadev Dasgupta wrote the screenplay for and directed, took home the Golden Lotus Award for Best Feature at the Indian National Film Awards.
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Thaayi Saheba
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This movie poster is from the 1997 Kannada-language Indian film Thaayi Saheba, which was made by Girish Kasaravalli. The movie was a translation of the same-named Kannada novel by Ranganath Shyamrao Lokapura.
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Guru
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This movie poster is from Guru, a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy drama film that was written by C. G. Rajendra Babu based on a tale by Rajeev and directed by Rajiv Anchal. Suresh Gopi, Madhupal, Sithara, Kaveri, Sreelakshmi, Nedumudi Venu, and Sreenivasan play supporting roles, and Nassar makes a brief cameo. Mohanlal plays the major role.
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Satya
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This poster is from the 1998 Indian crime drama Satya, which Ram Gopal Varma produced, directed, and wrote with Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap. Along with Manoj Bajpayee, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Shrivastava, and Paresh Rawal, it also features J. D. Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, and other actors. It is the first book of Varma's trilogy about organized crime in India, called Gangster. The movie centers on Satya (Chakravarthy), an immigrant looking for work in Mumbai, who becomes friends with Bhiku Mhatre (Bajpayee) and gets sucked into the underworld of Mumbai.
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Bombay Boys
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This movie poster is from the 1998 Indian cult comedy Bombay Boys, which was written and directed by Indian filmmaker Kaizad Gustad. It chronicles the exploits of three young guys in contemporary Mumbai (or Bombay). Although having been raised in the West, the brothers are all of Indian descent. An aspiring actor from New York City named Krishna Sahni (played by Naveen Andrews) hopes to succeed in Bollywood. Australia's Sydney-born Ricardo Fernandes (Rahul Bose) is in Mumbai looking for his long-lost brother. Last but not least, London-based singer Xerxes Mistry (Alexander Gifford) is searching for his "roots" in the country of his forefathers.
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Tholi Prema
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This movie poster is from Tholi Prema, an A. Karunakaran-penned and -directed 1998 Telugu-language romance drama. With Deva's music, it features Pawan Kalyan and Keerthi Reddy. Y. Maheedhar and Chota K. Naidu handled the filming.
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The Terrorist
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This movie poster is from the Santosh Sivan-directed Indian Tamil film The Terrorist. The movie follows Malli (Ayesha Dharker), a 19-year-old woman who was assigned to carry out a suicide bombing in South Asia in order to assassinate a leader.
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Bawandar
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This movie poster is from the 2000 Indian film Bawandar, which is based on the true account of Bhanwari Devi, a rape victim from Rajasthan. In order to seek justice in Indian courts, Bhanwari Devi experienced emotional agony, public humiliation, and legal injustice, which are all depicted in the movie.
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Hey Ram
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This poster was made for the 2000 Indian period crime drama Hey Ram, written, directed, and produced by Kamal Haasan. It was simultaneously made in Tamil and Hindi. The film's soundtrack and score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It is an alternate history film that depicts India's Partition and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse. The Hindi version was distributed by Khan's Dreamz Unlimited.
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