Sohrab Modi
November 2, 1897 · 128 years old
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 influenc…
Known For
7 titles
Yahudi
A vengeful Jew adopts an abducted Roman child, who grows up and unknowingly falls in love with a Roman.
Jhansi Ki Rani
Rajguru (Sohrab Modi) decides that Jhansi should get its proper recognition in history. He comes across a young girl Manu (the young Rani Lakshmibai) played by Baby Shikha. Her father has been hit by a carriage driven by an Englis...
Pukar
A love affair and two feuding families who play out a Romeo and Juliet type drama in 17th century India, under the Emperor Jehangir.
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari
Raisaheb Surajbhan Chaudhary lives a wealthy lifestyle in a palatial mansion with his wife of 30 years, Rajlaxmi, and two sons, Rajkumar, who has been married to Shyama for several years; and Mohankumar who is studying in an out f...
Prithvi Vallabh
Talip and his sister, Mrinalvati, of a neighboring kingdom imprison Prithvi Vallabh, the kind king of Avantipur.
Raj Hath
A stubborn emperor plans to wage war against another who had humiliated him and his daughter.
Farz Aur Mohobbat alias Navsherwan-E-Adil
A fair-minded emperor improves and introduces new laws, but ends up facing challenges when his son violates them.