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Set within the kingdom of a Rajput prince and princess this sweeping narrative involves an evil prince who kidnaps a village girl, a farmer who tames the proud and 'wild' princess, and a spectacular sword fight in front of a funeral pyre. The poster reproduces key elements from the film which indicate its spectacular nature such as the grand staircase, the princess in a stunning costume, the crowd scenes and palace architecture.","physicalDescription":"In the foreground is a reclining female figure dressed in a lavish costume. Above her stands a male figure dressed in a princely costume holding a sword and brandishing a flaming torch (this represents a key scene from the film). They are set against a  background of a grand palace  with a courtyard filled with people. In the top right hand side a woman descends from a grand staircase. The title in monumental three-dimensional lettering is in the bottom right hand corner extending into the centre of the poster design.  In the very bottom right hand corner is a a side profile of a couple about to kiss. The artists signature is in the bottom left hand side. 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