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Screet scenes, Bombay, India, May 1973
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Screet scenes, Bombay, India, May 1973
Eric Piper
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
India
Media ID 21623238
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Advertising Bollywood Film Industry Motorcars Promotion Roads Taxis Cabs Film Posters Mumbai Transports
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This print titled "Screet scenes, Bombay, India, May 1973" takes us back to the vibrant streets of Mumbai in the early 1970s. Captured by renowned photographer Eric Piper, this image encapsulates the essence of a bustling city that was at the heart of India's film industry. The scene is filled with an array of colorful film posters adorning walls and buildings, showcasing the glamour and excitement that Bollywood brought to people's lives. These larger-than-life advertisements served as a visual treat for passersby and enticed them into theaters to experience the magic of Indian cinema. In this snapshot, we see rows of iconic black-and-yellow taxis lining up along busy roads. These motorcars were not only a means of transportation but also played a significant role in promoting films. Adorned with eye-catching movie posters on their sides and roofs, these cabs became moving billboards that carried cinematic dreams across every corner of Mumbai. As we delve into this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, it transports us back to an era when entertainment thrived on celluloid reels. It reminds us how films shaped popular culture and left an indelible mark on society. This image captures both the energy and nostalgia associated with Bombay (now Mumbai) during its golden age in filmmaking. Eric Piper's lens has frozen a moment in time that continues to evoke fond memories for those who witnessed or heard tales about this enchanting period in Indian cinema history.
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