Osian's Auction Catalogue Celebrating Cinematic Heritage | June 2018

42 Osian’s in association with IIFA 19 Pakeezah.1971 Mahal Pictures Pvt. Ltd. / Kamal Amrohi Artist: Pamart First Release Poster (POS) Dnyansagar Litho Press, Bombay-4 40.2 x 29.9 in (102.0 x 76.0 cm) INR 100,000 – 150,000 USD 1,481 – 2,222 A very rare first release poster of Kamal Amrohi’s epic love story and one of the great classic films of world cinema - Pakeezah - with Raaj Kumar and Meena Kumari in their most unforgettable roles Focus on Classics Pakeezah , with its old world charm, had come almost a decade too late, and opened to a tepid response. Meena Kumari’s untimely death shortly after the film’s release was the final twist in the saga, catapulting the movie to cult status. Bollywood-The Films! The Songs! The Stars!, Dorling Kindersley Ltd.,London, 2017