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.
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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Filmography (Movies)
Mera Saaya
Character:Judge
Release Date:01/01/1966
Baat Ek Raat Ki
Character:
Release Date:09/08/1962
Chaudhary Karnail Singh
Character:Chaudhary Karnail Singh
Release Date:01/01/1960
Phir Subha Hogi
Character:Harbanslal
Release Date:06/11/1958
Sitaron Se Aage
Character:Shyamlal
Release Date:01/01/1958
Miss Mary
Character:
Release Date:15/02/1957
Aar Paar
Character:Lalaji
Release Date:09/07/1954
Waris
Character:Rana Himmat Singh
Release Date:01/01/1954
Do Raha
Character:
Release Date:29/08/1952
Nau Bahar
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1952
Pardes
Character:Lala Mangaldas / Manglu
Release Date:01/01/1950
Amrapali
Character:Mahamantra
Release Date:02/11/1945
Chand Tara
Character:Ratan's Father
Release Date:21/09/1945
Village Girl
Character:
Release Date:20/09/1945
Chal Chal Re Naujawan
Character:Thakur Jaipal Singh
Release Date:02/12/1944
Bhagya Laxmi
Character:
Release Date:06/10/1944
Kadambari
Character:
Release Date:06/10/1944
Tamanna
Character:Arabind
Release Date:20/06/1942
Station Master
Character:
Release Date:09/05/1942
Nartaki
Character:Seth Hiralal
Release Date:24/12/1940
As You Please
Character:
Release Date:09/06/1939
Street Singer
Character:
Release Date:04/02/1938
Anath Ashram
Character:Jai Narain
Release Date:07/05/1937
President
Character:Dr Shethy
Release Date:08/01/1937
Anokha Prem
Character:
Release Date:21/09/1934
Draupadi
Character:Duryodhana
Release Date:07/05/1931
The Light of the World
Character:
Release Date:14/03/1931
The Arabian Knight
Character:
Release Date:18/07/1930
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