Mini Market, Mumbai

Mini Market, Mumbai

What to buy here: Original vintage Bollywood posters.

Most of us have seen at least one Bollywood movie in our life. They are truly like no other. Bollywood, unlike Hollywood is not a physical place, although it derives from the former name of Mumbai – Bombay. As color is the word of the day, Bollywood posters exude in the richness of detail, in the brightness of compositions and creativity. Many collectors and simple movie lovers find an original vintage poster to be a veritable treasure, with its own story and soul. Some popular choices include Barssat (1949) painted to resemble the free and untainted spirit of the old Hollywood; Mother India (1957) which perfectly captures the strength and struggles of India, personificated by Nargis; Sawan Bhadon (1970) featuring a gorgeous Indian woman and her lover on a brown, dusty looking paper; Umrao Jaan (1981) cherished for the extravagance and refinement of details, as well as for the beauty of the female lead. In the old days, all posters were only hand-painted. Now, printed posters are commonly found, although if you're lucky you might land a gorgeous, authentic hand-painted one. Choor Bazaar is the place to go to. Not only the vendors here are passionate collectors themselves, but they are also walking encyclopedias of the history of Indian movies. Price: Rs 300 for one poster.

Saturday-Thursday: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm.

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Sight Name: Mini Market
Sight Location: Mumbai, India (See walking tours in Mumbai)
Sight Type: Shopping

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