Jagdish Sethi

Biography

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.

Most Known For

Aar Paar

as Lalaji

Nartaki

as Seth Hiralal

Bhagya Laxmi

Mera Saaya

as Judge

President

as Dr Shethy

Tamanna

as Arabind

Chand Tara

as Ratan's Father

Anokha Prem

The Light of the World

Do Raha

Street Singer

Chaudhary Karnail Singh

as Chaudhary Karnail Singh

Sitaron Se Aage

as Shyamlal

Waris

as Rana Himmat Singh

Nau Bahar

Station Master

Pardes

as Lala Mangaldas / Manglu

Baat Ek Raat Ki

Village Girl

Kadambari