Shah Rukh Khan buys ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ posters for Rs. 6.84 lakh

Shah Rukh Khan has forked out Rs. 6.84 lakh for two nostalgic posters of the classic ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ from a charity function.

Hindustan Times reports that a part of the auction house’s Greatest Indian Show on Earth series, saw 163 of the 220 lots being sold for Rs. 55.60 lakh.

The famous ‘Pyar Hua Iqraar Hua’ featuring Raj Kapoor and Nargis scene in ‘Shree 420’ painting fetched the highest price of Rs. 7.5 lakh.

“It is very good to see the film fraternity finally taking a much larger interest and responsibility in helping to preserve this fragile heritage,” said Neville Tuli, chairman of Osian’s Group.