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Jaddanbai

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Jaddanbai

Born January 1, 1892 · Benares (Varanasi) British Indian Empire (India)

Died April 8, 1949 · aged 57

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

Madam FashionMadam Fashion · 1936
Madam Fashion
★ 10.01936
MovieDramaMusic
About the modern girl of India. Fashion, fast cars, luxury and sexual freedom.
Jeevan SwapnaJeevan Swapna · 1937
Jeevan Swapna
★ 9.01937
MovieDramaMusic
"Journeys End" a traditional tale told by one of the pioneers in Indian cinema, Jaddanbai Hussain (1892-1949).
Pearl NecklacePearl Necklace · 1937
Pearl Necklace
★ 9.01937
Movie
"Moti Ka Haar" (1937), also known as "Pearl Necklace," is an early Hindi film directed by Jaddanbai, a pioneering woman in Indian cinema. Classified as both a fantasy and a social film, its plot likely explores the significance of a pearl necklace within a narrative that touches upon societal themes of the era. Featuring actors like Mehtab and a young Nargis, this film is a notable example from the nascent stages of Indian talkies.
Talashe HaqTalashe Haq · 1935
Talashe Haq
★ 7.01935
Movie
Talashe Haq is a 1935 Indian film directed by C. M. Luhar.

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