Born Nov 02 1897• Died Jan 28 1984

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 traditions. He founded Minerva Movietone in the 1930s, a studio that became synonymous with epic historical dramas and socially relevant films. Modi’s hallmark was his dedication to moral seriousness and elaborate period detail. His most cel…
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Kundan

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Sardar Sangram Singh

Ezra

Raj Guru

Raisaheb Surajbhan Chaudhary

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King Porus

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Professor

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Prithvi Vallabh


Sultan-e-Iran Nausherwan bin Kavad


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Hamlet





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