Rani (1970s, Pakistan) – Framed Art
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Title: Rani
Country: Pakistan
Year: 1970s
Poster size: 8″ × 10″
Frame: Yellow wood frame with glass front
Condition: Vintage
Publisher: Uncredited
A repurposed publicity image of Rani, a Pakistani film actress from the 1970s, posed in a sequined choli and feather boa against a graphic backdrop. Her styling, blonde wig, and direct gaze embody the brash glamour of an era when mujra and stage dance collided with imported pop and cinema iconography. These portraits, often displayed in theater lobbies or album inserts, helped shape a regional visual lexicon of performance, sensuality, and defiance.
Exhibited in “Spasial Program” at SculptureCenter, New York, June 18 –July 28, 2025.
Availability: Free pickup on July 29, or worldwide shipping (price excludes shipping).