Barsaat (1949)
Booklet
1949 (made)
1949 (made)
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Song booklets are unique to Indian cinema. They contain a film synopsis, stills and song lyrics. The booklets were sold to the audience for a few annas (pence) and in the absence of cheap recordings people would be able to sing the songs at home using the lyrics. In most cases the text was reproduced in Hindi, Urdu and English. Often artists could be more creative and innovative with the booklet covers than the posters.
The cover which depicts the two main stars, Raj Kapoor and Nargis in a very delicate style using pale colours is very typical of the artist S. M. Pandit.
The cover which depicts the two main stars, Raj Kapoor and Nargis in a very delicate style using pale colours is very typical of the artist S. M. Pandit.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Indian film booklet. |
| Physical description | The front cover of this booklet has the portraits of Raj Kapoor ann Nargis set against the open sky with clouds floating behind them. The entire image is executed in pale, delicate colours. The signature of the artist is in the bottom right hand corner. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | This song booklet was part of a larger display of booklets for which the general label read:
Song booklets are unique to Indian cinema. They contain a film synopsis, stills and song lyrics. The booklets were sold to the audience for a few annas (pence) and in the absence of cheap recordings people would be able to sing the songs at home using the lyrics. In most cases the text was reproduced in Hindi, Urdu and English. Often artists could be more creative and innovative with the booklet covers than the posters. |
| Credit line | Given by R.K. Studios, Mumbai, India |
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| Summary | Song booklets are unique to Indian cinema. They contain a film synopsis, stills and song lyrics. The booklets were sold to the audience for a few annas (pence) and in the absence of cheap recordings people would be able to sing the songs at home using the lyrics. In most cases the text was reproduced in Hindi, Urdu and English. Often artists could be more creative and innovative with the booklet covers than the posters. The cover which depicts the two main stars, Raj Kapoor and Nargis in a very delicate style using pale colours is very typical of the artist S. M. Pandit. |
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| Accession number | IS.42-2001 |
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| Record created | August 22, 2001 |
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