Lal-e-Yaman (1933)
Oriental fantasy derived from classic Parsee theatre. The heir to the Yemeni throne, Prince Parviz, is falsely imprisoned by his stepmother who claims power. Parviz receives a magic dagger from a mystic sufi fakir to liberate himself and his people. The dagger makes him invisible. He kills the Apeman and the genii, rescues the captive Princess Parizad and, finally, overwhelms the soldiers sent to recapture him. The king learns the truth and repents.
Director: J.B.H. Wadia
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 159 min
Release Date: January 2, 1933
Cast
- Jal Khambatta - King of Yaman
- Karimja - Prince Parviz
- Padma - Princess Parizad
- Firoz Dasturi - Prince Nadir
- Master Mohammed - Pirmard
- Sayani Atish - Vazir Jargam
- Nazir - Amaldar Fawriz
- Bismillah Khan - Demon Genie
- Boman Shroff - Apeman
- Kamlabai Gokhale - Lalarukh
Screenplay
Production: Wadia Movietone
Language: हिन्दी, اردو
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: J.B.H. Wadia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lal-e-Yaman about?
- Oriental fantasy derived from classic Parsee theatre. The heir to the Yemeni throne, Prince Parviz, is falsely imprisoned by his stepmother who claims power. Parviz receives a magic dagger from a mystic sufi fakir to liberate himself and his people. The dagger makes him invisible. He kills the Apeman and the genii, rescues the captive Princess Parizad and, finally, overwhelms the soldiers sent to recapture him. The king learns the truth and repents.
- Who directed Lal-e-Yaman?
- Lal-e-Yaman was directed by J.B.H. Wadia.
- Who stars in Lal-e-Yaman?
- Lal-e-Yaman stars Jal Khambatta, Karimja, Padma, Firoz Dasturi, Master Mohammed, Sayani Atish.
- How long is Lal-e-Yaman?
- Lal-e-Yaman has a runtime of 2h 39m (159 minutes).
- What genre is Lal-e-Yaman?
- Lal-e-Yaman is a Fantasy, Drama film.