
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.

Aar Paar
MOVIE • 1954

Village Girl
MOVIE • 1945

As You Please
MOVIE • 1939

Waris
MOVIE • 1954

Chand Tara
MOVIE • 1945

Sitaron Se Aage
MOVIE • 1958

Pardes
MOVIE • 1950

Station Master
MOVIE • 1942

Do Raha
MOVIE • 1952

President
MOVIE • 1937

Street Singer
MOVIE • 1938

Mera Saaya
MOVIE • 1966

Phir Subha Hogi
MOVIE • 1958

Kadambari
MOVIE • 1944

Nau Bahar
MOVIE • 1952

Alam Ara
MOVIE • 1931

Draupadi
MOVIE • 1931

Nartaki
MOVIE • 1940