1903-01-15
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.
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Mera Saaya | Judge | 1966-01-01 |
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बात एक रात की | 1962-08-09 | |
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Chaudhary Karnail Singh | Chaudhary Karnail Singh | 1960-01-01 |
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दुनिया | Shyamlal | 1958-01-01 |
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Phir Subha Hogi | Harbanslal | 1958-11-06 |
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Miss Mary | 1957-02-15 | |
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वारिस | Rana Himmat Singh | 1954-01-01 |
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आर पार | Lalaji | 1954-07-09 |
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Do Raha | 1952-08-29 | |
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Nau Bahar | 1952-01-01 | |
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परदेस | Lala Mangaldas / Manglu | 1950-01-01 |
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Amrapali | Mahamantra | 1945-11-02 |
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Chand Tara | Ratan's Father | 1945-09-21 |
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Gaon Ki Gori | 1945-09-20 | |
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Bhagya Laxmi | 1944-10-06 | |
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Kadambari | 1944-10-06 | |
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Chal Chal Re Naujawan | Thakur Jaipal Singh | 1944-12-02 |
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Tamanna | Arabind | 1942-06-20 |
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स्टेशन मास्टर | 1942-05-09 | |
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Nartaki | Seth Hiralal | 1940-12-24 |
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Aap Ki Marzi | 1939-06-09 | |
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Street Singer | 1938-02-04 | |
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Anath Ashram | Jai Narain | 1937-05-07 |
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Badi Bahen | Dr Shethy | 1937-01-08 |
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Anokha Prem | 1934-09-21 | |
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Alam Ara | 1931-03-14 | |
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Draupadi | Duryodhana | 1931-05-07 |
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Sher-e-Arab | 1930-07-18 |
