But even though Western movies were brimming with stereotypical ... encourage filmmakers to cast them in the “Indian Chief” roles. The War Paint Club also demanded that film companies ...

Although the specific beginnings of hand-painted Bollywood film poster craftsmanship are somewhat obscure, it is broadly accepted that the art form was brought into the world during the 1920s.

The posters were all hand-painted and usually featured voluptous women An exhibition of Indian adult movie posters currently on in the capital, Delhi, recalls an era now almost forgotten.