The Evolution of LX Seth: From Musical Prodigy to Cinematic Visionary

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When you hear the name LX Seth, you’re not just hearing a name—you’re experiencing a cultural force, an artistic current that has rippled through music, film, education, and now, legacy storytelling. From his early days as a chart-topping sensation with India’s powerhouse label T-Series, to his trailblazing journey as a cinematic auteur, LX Seth—born Arish Sirkissoon—has transcended every category he once belonged to.

With a career spanning over two decades and multiple disciplines, Sirkissoon’s trajectory has been anything but conventional. Armed with a Bachelor of Social Science, an Honours in Psychology, and an MBA, he has matched creative brilliance with intellectual rigour—creating not just content, but culture. Whether revolutionizing education by co-creating the BCom degree at AFDA or reshaping South Africa’s film narrative, LX Seth has become a lighthouse for multidisciplinary excellence.

But perhaps the most poignant chapter in his cinematic journey arrives this year. On October 3rd, 2025, Sirkissoon releases what is arguably his most important and personal work to date: The Bengal Tiger: The RAJBANSI Story. This documentary has already become the talk of the town, lighting up conversations across social media, political circles, and creative communities. The film chronicles the extraordinary life and legacy of Amichand Rajbansi, one of South Africa’s most polarizing and powerful Indian political figures—affectionately known as “The Bengal Tiger.”

For Sirkissoon, this isn’t just another project. It’s a passion piece, a tribute, a reckoning. As a filmmaker of Indian heritage navigating post-apartheid South Africa, telling the story of Rajbansi isn’t just about revisiting history—it’s about reclaiming it. The documentary is steeped in political nuance, cultural pride, and emotional complexity. Through never-before-seen footage, intimate interviews, and a hauntingly honest narrative, The Bengal Tiger delves into the myth and man behind the movement—highlighting not only Rajbansi’s political prowess but also the cultural identity he helped shape for a generation of South African Indians.

Sirkissoon’s decision to bring this story to screen reveals a deeper evolution in his artistry—one that moves from genre experimentation to cultural documentation. It shows a filmmaker willing to go beyond entertainment to stir introspection, to challenge perception, and to honour legacy. It is his most mature, thoughtful, and possibly enduring work.

It’s in cinema that the myth of Lx Seth has truly deepened. Since 2020, Sirkissoon has released a stream of genre-bending feature films that, while shot on modest budgets, have sparked international attention. Tokoloshe: The Calling explored African folklore with chilling elegance and was quickly picked up for U.S. release as An African Curse. The Castle made a statement with its haunting setting and psychological undertones. You’re Next peered into the sinister shadows of social media obsession. And Highway Sheila: Resurrection breathed new life into a South African urban legend, affirming his place as a storyteller unafraid of the dark. These are not just films; they are cultural imprints, deeply local yet universally resonant.

What makes Sirkissoon’s work magnetic is not just his subject matter—it’s his methodology. Often directing, writing, producing, editing, and even starring in his own films, he embodies the spirit of a one-man cinematic orchestra. In a world bloated with studio bureaucracy and algorithmic formulas, he strips filmmaking back to its raw, passionate core. Each scene, each story, is born of his tenacity. His work ethic is defiant. His output, prolific. His impact, unmistakable.

And in a powerful move to shape the next generation of creatives, LX Seth’s partnership with Nu Metro has birthed the Art of Acting and Scriptwriting Academy. More than an institution, it’s a living, breathing pipeline of emerging talent, grounded in real-world experience and cinematic excellence. With Nu Metro—South Africa’s leading cinema chain—Sirkissoon is not just mentoring students; he’s building a legacy that will ripple onto global screens.

So what is LX Seth, really? A brand? A visionary? A rebel with a lens? He is all that—and more. He is the proof that resilience can birth reinvention. That passion, paired with purpose, can echo across time and culture.

And yet, one senses he is just getting started.