K.L. Saigal
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Kundanlal Saigal, often abbreviated as K. L. Saigal, was an Indian singer and actor who is considered the first superstar of the Hindi film industry, which was centred in Kolkata during Saigal's time, but is currently centred in Mumbai. Saigal's unique voice quality which was a mixture of baritone and soft tenor was the benchmark for most of the singers who followed him. In fact it remains the gold standard even today shining through a very early and practically primitive recording technology.
K.L. Saigal Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of K.L. Saigal reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of K.L. Saigal's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 84% of K.L. Saigal'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 Zindagi, which stands out as a key performance.
Best K.L. Saigal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from K.L. Saigal's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie K.L. Saigal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Parwana | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Omar Khayyam | Omar Khayyam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Shahjehan | Sohail | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Kurukshetra | Karna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Tadbir | Kanhaiyalal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Bhanwara | Pancham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | My Sister | Ramesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Tansen | Tansen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bhakta Surdas | Bhakta Surdas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Lagan | Harish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Zindagi | Ratan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Jiban Maran | Mohan | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Street Singer | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Didi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | President | Prakash | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Devdas | Devdas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Devdas | Cameo (guest at Chandramukhi's house) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Karwane Hayat | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Chandidas | Chandidas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Daku Mansoor | Mansoor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Roop Lekha | Arup in the Hindi version | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Yahudi Ki Ladki | Prince Marcus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Rajrani Meera | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Devoted | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Living Corpse | - | Hit | Similar → |
K.L. Saigal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of K.L. Saigal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring K.L. Saigal is "Zindagi" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has K.L. Saigal acted in?
K.L. Saigal has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by K.L. Saigal?
Other notable films include "Tadbir", "The Devoted", and "Didi".