Lal-e-Yaman

Overview

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.

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