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BIOSCOPE-2: Unveiling India's Cinematic Past in Lucknow
31 Oct
Summary
- Exhibition features rare Indian film posters from the 1930s onwards.
- Collection showcases diverse poster styles from black-and-white to digital.
- Event included discussions with veteran actor Atul Tiwari and historian Karan Bali.
An exhibition titled BIOSCOPE-2: Gumnam Hai Koi recently captivated Lucknowites with a display of rare Indian film posters. The exhibition, held at Kala Srot Art Gallery, offered a retrospective of Indian cinema, tracing its evolution from the 1930s through various artistic styles.
The collection, curated by Suboor Usmani, featured diverse poster formats including black-and-white prints, hand-painted illustrations, and digital designs. Iconic film posters from movies like 'Pukar' (1939) were showcased alongside lobby cards detailing censorship changes.
Inaugurated by veteran actor Atul Tiwari and film historian Karan Bali, the event included interactive elements like quizzes. A concluding panel discussion with Tiwari, Bali, and Usmani delved into behind-the-scenes anecdotes of Indian cinema's history, highlighting its cultural significance.
