Jagirdar (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1937, Jagirdar is a notable film directed by Mehboob Khan, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. The follow-up to Manmohan (1936) again starred Surendra and Bibbo. She is Neela, he plays Jagirdar Surendra. They secretly marry and have a child. When Jagirdar is presumed dead in a shipwreck, the child is considered illegitimate. The poor peasant Shripat (Pande) helps Neela by marrying her and raising her son Ramesh (Motilal). The husband eventually returns and violently quarrels with Shripat about who ‘owns’ Neela. When the villain Banwarilal kills Shripat, the husband is framed for the killing. The real problem, however, is the son’s rejection of his father, solved when together they face the gangsters in Narayanlal’s (Yakub) den.
Who’s in it. Jagirdar stars Surendra as Jagirdar, Motilal as Ramesh, Bibbo as Neela and Yakub as Narayanlal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Jagirdar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jagirdar page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jagirdar (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jagirdar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jagirdar worth watching?
- Jagirdar holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jagirdar?
- Jagirdar stars Surendra, Motilal, Bibbo, Yakub and Bhudo Advani.
- When was Jagirdar released?
- Jagirdar was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.