Yahudi Ki Ladki (1933)
This costume drama, adapted from Agha Hashar Kashmiri's classic Urdu play, unfolds a tale of rivalry, revenge, and love set against the backdrop of Roman persecution of Jews. The story centers on the Jewish merchant Prince Ezra, whose young son is tragically lost due to the cruel Roman Priest Brutus. In an act of vengeance, Ezra's slave kidnaps Brutus's infant daughter, Decia, bringing her to Ezra. Unable to harm her, Ezra raises Decia as his own, renaming her Hannah. Years later, Hannah falls in love with Marcus, a Roman prince (played by K. L. Saigal), leading to a complex web of mistaken identities, betrayal, and a dramatic confrontation that exposes the intertwined fates of both families and challenges notions of religion and lineage.
Director: Premankur Atorthy
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: October 13, 1933
Cast
- K.L. Saigal - Prince Marcus
- Rattanbai - Decia/Hannah
- Nawab Kashmiri - Ezra
- Gul Hamid
- Tarabai - Princess Octavia
- Pahadi Sanyal - The Roman Emperor
- Kumar
- Nemo
Screenplay
Music: Pankaj Mullick
Production: New Theatres
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी, اردو
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Premankur Atorthy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yahudi Ki Ladki about?
- This costume drama, adapted from Agha Hashar Kashmiri's classic Urdu play, unfolds a tale of rivalry, revenge, and love set against the backdrop of Roman persecution of Jews. The story centers on the Jewish merchant Prince Ezra, whose young son is tragically lost due to the cruel Roman Priest Brutus. In an act of vengeance, Ezra's slave kidnaps Brutus's infant daughter, Decia, bringing her to Ezra. Unable to harm her, Ezra raises Decia as his own, renaming her Hannah. Years later, Hannah falls in love with Marcus, a Roman prince (played by K. L. Saigal), leading to a complex web of mistaken identities, betrayal, and a dramatic confrontation that exposes the intertwined fates of both families and challenges notions of religion and lineage.
- Who directed Yahudi Ki Ladki?
- Yahudi Ki Ladki was directed by Premankur Atorthy.
- Who stars in Yahudi Ki Ladki?
- Yahudi Ki Ladki stars K.L. Saigal, Rattanbai, Nawab Kashmiri, Gul Hamid, Tarabai, Pahadi Sanyal.
- How long is Yahudi Ki Ladki?
- Yahudi Ki Ladki has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- Where was Yahudi Ki Ladki produced?
- Yahudi Ki Ladki was produced in India.