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Portraits from the past: A peek into the work of lensman JH Thakker

Lensman JH Thakker, a master of light and shadow, immortalised some of the leading film stars of his time at his still photo studio in Mumbai

By Neeraj Gangal
Jan 03, 2017, 08:26 IST1 min
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MadhubalaMadhubala was a frequent visitor to India Photo Studio. The foliage in the background was sourced from Chitra Cinema’s garden, next to the studio
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Raaj KumarA shot reminiscent of American film noir of the 1950s, where characters were often seen with a cigarette hanging from their lips
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