Jaddanbai

Jaddanbai

Acting
Born
January 1, 1892 in Benares (Varanasi) British Indian Empire (India)
Died
April 8, 1949
Age
Died at age 57

Biography

Jaddanbai Hussain, known professionally as Jaddanbai, was an Indian singer, music composer, courtesan, dancer, actress, filmmaker, and one of the pioneers of Indian cinema. She was the mother of the well-known Hindi actress Nargis, and maternal grandmother of Sanjay Dutt.

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