Photographic lobby still for the Hindi film, 'Mehlon Ke Khwab' (High Dreams/ Rich dreams/ Dreams of Palaces- check), released in the year 1960.
The still shows the two sisters Asha (Madhubala) and Bela (Chanchal) getting ready in their hotel room for a fancy ball to be held at the hotel. In the frame, towards the left, Bela is sitting at the dressing table, dressed in a beautiful straight gown. With one hand resting on her knee and the other on the chair, she is looking in Asha's direction, who is standing to her left. Asha is dressed like a princess in an elaborate gown, with a sachel over her dress and a crown on her head. Standing in an animated position, with one hand over her shoulder and the other holding out the gown, she is looking down at Bela with a smile on her face. On the bottom border are credits for the film. Starting from left to right, first comes an illustration denoting a palace. Next to it is the movie's name reading 'MEHLON KE KHWAB'. Right above it is 'Madhubala (Pvt.) Ltd.' and right under it is the movie's name in Devanagari script. Next to the movie's name is 'Starring :' followed by 'MADHUBALA- PRADEEP KUMAR', next line; 'and', 'KISHORE KUMAR'. Under this text is 'Released through' followed by 'MUDNANEY FILM SERVICE'.
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