Overview of "Yahudi" (1958)
Directed by Bimal Roy and featuring Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari, "Yahudi" is based on the play "Yahudi Ki Ladki" by Agha Hashar Kashmiri, which was a commentary on the plight of Jews in the Roman Empire. The film's narrative centers around the love affair between a Jewish girl and a Roman prince and is praised for its powerful performances and direction. The themes of love, betrayal, and societal conflict are explored with emotional depth, making "Yahudi" a significant work in the oeuvre of Bimal Roy and an important cultural artifact reflecting on themes of religious and social persecution.