
Acting
Born January 15, 1903
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.

Mera Saaya
1966

Baat Ek Raat Ki
1962
Chaudhary Karnail Singh
1960

Phir Subha Hogi
1958

Sitaron Se Aage
1958
Miss Mary
1957

Aar Paar
1954

Waris
1954

Do Raha
1952

Nau Bahar
1952

Pardes
1950

Amrapali
1945

Chand Tara
1945

Village Girl
1945

Chal Chal Re Naujawan
1944

Bhagya Laxmi
1944

Kadambari
1944

Tamanna
1942

Station Master
1942

Nartaki
1940

As You Please
1939

Street Singer
1938
Anath Ashram
1937

President
1937

Anokha Prem
1934

Draupadi
1931

Alam Ara
1931
The Arabian Knight
1930