THE SAVAGE PRINCESS
Wonderful original poster for the first French release of this Indian film, Mangala Fille des Indes (Indian title, Aan) in vivid pink, red, blue. Measures 47 in. x 63 in. On linen.
Unfortunately, as a western critic said, Mehboob Khan's Aan does go 'aan' and 'aan' and 'aan'. I thought he was being uncharitable as I watched the credits open over some remarkable cinematography (by Faredoon A Irani)—Mehboob Khan was the great showman that they always said he was. However, the literally eye-popping bad turns by the leading women, Nadira and Nimmi, make it difficult to salvage this fare despite even the camp appeal. This is 'big blockbuster' epic film-making but the acting doesn't pass muster. Watch a clip after the jump.
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