Motilal
ActingMotilal Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Motilal reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Motilal's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 4% of Motilal's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dhoon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Motilal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Motilal's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Motilal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Chhoti Chhoti Baatein | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Waqt | Public Prosecutor | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Leader | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ji Chahta Hai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke | Prosecutor Ali Khan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Test | Haradhan / Sir Jagdish Chandra Roy | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Zameen Ke Tare | Dhannu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Anari | Seth. Ramnath Sohanlal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Paigham | Seth Sewakram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Do Mastane | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Hariram | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Stay Awake | Singing Drunk | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bond | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Restless | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Devdas | Chunni Babu | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Mastana | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dhoon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ek Do Teen | Motilal | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Mr. Sampat | Mr. Sampat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Hanste Ansu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Hamari Beti | Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Ek Thi Larki | Ranjit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Parivartan | Suresh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Phoolwari | Rajiv | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Moorti | Shree Babu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pehli Nazar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bisvi Sadi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dost | Dr. Mohan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Raunaq | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Prarthana | Kedar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Pratiggya | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Taqdeer | Babu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Armaan | Kanwal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Shadi | Bihari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pardesi | Premnath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Divali | D. Kailas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Untouchable | Ramu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Holi | Chand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | As You Please | Sumant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | We Three | Moti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | 300 Days and After | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Nightingale | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jagirdar | Ramesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Manmohan | Ashok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Two Rogues | Dr. Mohanlal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lagna Bandhan | Indrajit / Prince Shatrajit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dr. Madhurika | Narendra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lure of the City | - | Flop | Similar → |
Motilal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Motilal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Motilal is "Dhoon" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Motilal acted in?
Motilal has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Motilal?
Other notable films include "Anari", "Waqt", and "Ek Do Teen".