Jagdish Sethi

Known for ActingBorn 1903-01-15Died 1969-06-12

Jagdish Sethi (15 January 1903 – 12 June 1969) was an Indian actor and film director born in Punjab, India, whose prolific career spanned nearly four decades and included over 80 appearances in Hindi and regional cinema. He is best remembered for his character‑driven performances in key early sound‑era films such as Draupadi (1931), where he portrayed Duryodhana in one of India's first mythological talkies, Anath Ashram (1937), and Insaan (1952), a socially conscious drama which he also directed. Jagdish Sethi directed several films including Do Dil (1947), Insaan (1952), and Jaggu (1952), and contributed as a screenwriter, lyricist, and producer in industry collaborations with major studios such as New Theatres, Imperial, and Filmistan. Recognized for his versatility in both performance and filmmaking, he remained one of the notable figures of early Indian cinema until his passing in Bombay on 12 June 1969.Read more

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Chand Tara

Nartaki

As You Please

Anokha Prem

Chaudhary Karnail Singh

Sitaron Se Aage

Waris

Insaan

Bhagya Laxmi

Kadambari

The Arabian Knight

Miss Mary

Nau Bahar

Pardes

Tamanna

Draupadi

Mera Saaya

Phir Subha Hogi

Baat Ek Raat Ki

President

Village Girl

Do Raha

Amrapali

Chal Chal Re Naujawan

Station Master

Anath Ashram

Street Singer

Alam Ara

Aar Paar