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Indian Film posters



Indian Film Posters

Indian film posters are a dying art. Though highly sought after by connoisseurs, from all over the world a the art now sustains only a few masters from the huge industry that it used to be. Critically acclaimed for having been revolutionary in more ways than one, espesciallyin developing styles and techniques that are nowadays studied into by many art schools around the world. Original prints of poster are selling like hotcakes over the internet and are in great demand.

This art mainly flourished in the two cities which were hubs of the Indian film industry, namely Chennai(formerly Madras) and Mumbai(formerly Bombay). Large studios that churned out hundreds of handpainted posters and billboards have now been reduced to abandoned lots; with almost no one working there anymore.The film industry has shifted from the old handpainted posters to modern computer desinged posters printed on Vinyl sheets. But the aura of the hand painted posters still linger in the minds of the people who watched and lived these movies. People see the change around them thats happening, they can see it in the billboards set high on top of building, getting bigger and bigger while they are seeing lesser of the wonderfully bright and attractive handpainted posters.

Below is a collection of posters mainly from the Hindi film industry (Bollywood) and tamil film industry (Kollywood). I have also profiled some new age computer designed posters to help you draw comparisons.

The Posters

"Umrao Jaan", based on the Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada (1905), written by Mirza Hadi Ruswa based on the famous Lucknow courtesan by the same name.
1982 Movie "Bazaar" directed by Sagar Sarhadi. Smita Patil played the role of the leading lady.
1982 Movie "Bazaar" directed by Sagar Sarhadi. Smita Patil played the role of the leading lady.
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is a 1962 Indian Hindi film. Produced by Guru Dutt and directed by Abrar Alvi
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is a 1962 Indian Hindi film. Produced by Guru Dutt and directed by Abrar Alvi
Mela(1948) starring Nargis and Dilip Kumar.Directed by S.U. Sunny tells the story of a convicted murderer released from prison.
Mela(1948) starring Nargis and Dilip Kumar.Directed by S.U. Sunny tells the story of a convicted murderer released from prison.
Movie poster for Hindi movie JUNGLE MEIN MANGAL which was released in 1972.
Movie poster for Hindi movie JUNGLE MEIN MANGAL which was released in 1972.
1961 flick, "Ganga Jamuna" was produced by Dilip Kumar and directed by Nitin Bose.
1961 flick, "Ganga Jamuna" was produced by Dilip Kumar and directed by Nitin Bose.
"Jish Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai" was one of the greatest hits of Raj Kapoor.
"Jish Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai" was one of the greatest hits of Raj Kapoor.
1967 movie directed and produced by Yash Chopra.
1967 movie directed and produced by Yash Chopra.
Written as both "Khiladi" and "Khilari" as per the pronunciation intended. The movie poster goes along with 'r', maybe to signify the female lead of the movie, Fearless Nargis.
Written as both "Khiladi" and "Khilari" as per the pronunciation intended. The movie poster goes along with 'r', maybe to signify the female lead of the movie, Fearless Nargis.
Front of a coffee book on Indian film posters. The poster shows MGR and his leading lady, possibly Jayalalitha.
Front of a coffee book on Indian film posters. The poster shows MGR and his leading lady, possibly Jayalalitha.
A new generation poster from a Akshay Kumar starer.
A new generation poster from a Akshay Kumar starer.
A movie poster for acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie, "Saawariya". The artworks have been digitally enhanced or have been completely computer designed.
A movie poster for acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie, "Saawariya". The artworks have been digitally enhanced or have been completely computer designed.
A present day movie poster of Tamil movie,"Sivaji-the BOSS".
A present day movie poster of Tamil movie,"Sivaji-the BOSS".
A poster for a Moon Moon Sen Movie.
A poster for a Moon Moon Sen Movie.
Moon Moon sen Movie poster.
Moon Moon sen Movie poster.
The 1977 Shyam Benegal Drama starring Smita Patil, Anant Nag, Naseeruddin Shah and Amrish Puri.
The 1977 Shyam Benegal Drama starring Smita Patil, Anant Nag, Naseeruddin Shah and Amrish Puri.
Poster for the 1982 Govind Nihalani Drama starring Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Amrish Puri and Om Puri.
Poster for the 1982 Govind Nihalani Drama starring Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Amrish Puri and Om Puri.
Indian movie poster for Bollywood movie "Zanjeer" (Hindi Film, 1973)
Indian movie poster for Bollywood movie "Zanjeer" (Hindi Film, 1973)

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prasadjain  says:
3 months ago

This article displays the varieties of Indian film posters

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3 months ago

yes sir, at least it tries to ....

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Hand painted russian movie posters

A few Russian hand-painted posters. I don't see any particular influence by the Indian-style, but I am sure there must be some interesting influence between both the styles that must have risen over the trade and economic relations, that was shared by India and Russia.

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