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Sohrab Modi

Known For
Directing
Born
November 2, 1897
Died
January 28, 1984
Active Years
1935–1982 (48 Years)
Total Credits
51 credits in database
Directing Born Nov 2, 1897 Died Jan 28, 1984 51 credits
51
Total Credits
1935–1982
48 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
9
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sohrab Modi works in directing. Born November 2, 1897. Died January 28, 1984. Archytele tracks 51 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Rustom
Indian Talkie
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari
Woh Koi Aur Hoga
YahudiJailorJailor · Director
Nausherwan-E-AdilNausherwan-E-Adil · Director
Raj HathRaj Hath · DirectorRaj Hath · Producer
KundanKundan · DirectorKundan · Producer
Mirza Ghalib · ProducerMirza Ghalib · DirectorWaris · Producer
Jhansi Ki RaniJhansi Ki Rani · DirectorJhansi Ki Rani · Producer
Sheesh Mahal · Director
Shama · Producer
Ek Din Ka Sultan · DirectorEk Din Ka Sultan · Producer
Parakh · DirectorParakh · Producer
Prithvi VallabhPrithvi Vallabh · Director
Phir Milenge · Director
SikandarSikandar · ProducerSikandar · Director
Bharosa · DirectorBharosa · Producer
PukarPukar · Director
Talaq · DirectorJailorJailor · DirectorMeetha ZaherMeetha Zaher · Director
Khan BahadurKhan Bahadur · DirectorKhan Bahadur · ProducerAtma TarangAtma Tarang · Director
Said-e-HavasSaid-e-Havas · Director
Khoon Ka KhoonKhoon Ka Khoon · Director

Full Filmography

51 titles
  • Rustom (1982)
  • Indian Talkie (1981) as Self
  • Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971) as Raisaheb Surajbhan Chaudhary
  • Woh Koi Aur Hoga (1967) as Professor
  • Yahudi (1958) as Ezra
  • Jailor (1958)
  • Jailor (1958) Director
  • Nausherwan-E-Adil (1957) as Sultan-e-Iran Nausherwan bin Kavad
  • Advertisement
  • Nausherwan-E-Adil (1957) Director
  • Raj Hath (1956)
  • Raj Hath (1956) Director
  • Raj Hath (1956) Producer
  • Kundan (1955) as Kundan
  • Kundan (1955) Director
  • Kundan (1955) Producer
  • Mirza Ghalib (1954) Producer
  • Mirza Ghalib (1954) Director
  • Waris (1954) Producer
  • Jhansi Ki Rani (1953) as Raj Guru
  • Jhansi Ki Rani (1953) Director
  • Jhansi Ki Rani (1953) Producer
  • Sheesh Mahal (1950) Director
  • Shama (1946) Producer
  • Ek Din Ka Sultan (1945) Director
  • Ek Din Ka Sultan (1945) Producer
  • Parakh (1944) Director
  • Parakh (1944) Producer
  • Prithvi Vallabh (1943) as Prithvi Vallabh
  • Prithvi Vallabh (1943) Director
  • Phir Milenge (1942) Director
  • Sikandar (1941) as King Porus
  • Sikandar (1941) Producer
  • Sikandar (1941) Director
  • Bharosa (1940) Director
  • Bharosa (1940) Producer
  • Pukar (1939) as Sardar Sangram Singh
  • Pukar (1939) Director
  • Talaq (1938) Director
  • Jailor (1938)
  • Jailor (1938) Director
  • Meetha Zaher (1938)
  • Meetha Zaher (1938) Director
  • Khan Bahadur (1937)
  • Khan Bahadur (1937) Director
  • Khan Bahadur (1937) Producer
  • Atma Tarang (1937)
  • Atma Tarang (1937) Director
  • Said-e-Havas (1936)
  • Said-e-Havas (1936) Director
  • Khoon Ka Khoon (1935) as Hamlet
  • Khoon Ka Khoon (1935) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sohrab Modi best known for?

Sohrab Modi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jhansi Ki Rani (1953), Jhansi Ki Rani (1953), Jhansi Ki Rani (1953), Built in Love (2026).

When and where was Sohrab Modi born?

Sohrab Modi was born on November 2, 1897. They passed away on January 28, 1984.

How many credits does Sohrab Modi have?

Sohrab Modi has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1982.

What is Sohrab Modi's background in cinema and television?

Sohrab Modi (1897–1984) was one of the towering figures of early Indian cinema—a director, producer, and actor whose work brought historical grandeur and social reform to the silver screen. Known for his booming voice and Shakespearean gravitas, he began his career in theatre and was deeply influenced by Parsi stage tr...

Sohrab Modi by the numbers

51credits
51films
0TV series
1935–1982active years

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