
Acting
Jaddanbai
Hindi cinema · 4 credits
Born
1 January 1892
Died
8 April 1949 (aged 57)
Birthplace
Benares (Varanasi) British Indian Empire (India)
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.
Known for
Filmography

Pearl Necklace
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Director, Music, Writer

Jeevan Swapna
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Director, Music, Writer

Madam Fashion
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as Sheela Devi, Writer, Director, Music

Talashe Haq
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as Feeroza, Music, Writer

