
AMAR
Offset on Paper
Circa
1954
Size (cms)
73.7 X 102
Artist
Seth Studio
Seth Studios, an art studio founded in the 1940s, gained popularity for designing film posters for movies such as Andaz (1949), Amar (1954), Mother India (1957), and Bobby (1973).
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Publisher
Mahboob Productions Private Limited.
Printer
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Amar (1954) is a Bollywood romantic drama directed and produced by Mehboob Khan, known for its intense storytelling and moral conflicts. Starring Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Nimmi, Jayant, and Murad, the film follows Amar, a respected lawyer engaged to Anju, a woman from an aristocratic family. His life takes a dark turn when he assaults Sonia, a poor village girl, in a moment of weakness. Overcome with guilt, he struggles between societal expectations and his conscience, facing tough moral decisions that test his integrity.
The film’s music, composed by Naushad with lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni, features soul-stirring songs beautifully rendered by Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Talat Mahmood. With Faredoon A. Irani’s cinematography and Shamsuddin Kadri’s editing, Amar remains a timeless classic, praised for its powerful performances, gripping narrative, and unforgettable music.
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