Photographic lobby still for the Hindi film, 'Mehlon Ke Khwab' (High Dreams/ Rich dreams/ Dreams of Palaces), released in the year 1960.
The still shows a scene from the characters' train journey to Kashmir, featuring lead sister duo Asha (Madhubala), Bela (Chanchal) Rajan (Kishore Kumar) and a fellow passenger (unidentified actor). In the frame, starting from left to right, first comes the fellow passenger, who is sitting on the seat wearing a set of striped pyjamas and shirt. He is also wearing spectacles and has an irritated look on his face. Next to him is Asha, dressed in a gown and a heavy neck-piece. She is looking at the fellow passenger, with her chin resting on her right hand. Next to her are Rajan and Bela respectively, sitting together. Rajan is gleefully looking at Bela, with his head turned in her direction, resting on his right hand. His right leg is folded and kept over the left leg and he is holding on to his right leg with his left hand. Bela is also looking cheerful, dressed in a gown, jewellery and a hat. She is sitting with her suitcase on her lap.
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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