Acting
Jaddanbai
Born 1892-01-01
Benares (Varanasi) British Indian Empire (India)
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Jaddanbai
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Madam Fashion
1936
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Jeevan Swapna
1937
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Pearl Necklace
1937
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Talashe Haq
1935
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pearl Necklace | Director | Movie | 1937 |
| Pearl Necklace | Writer | Movie | 1937 |
| Pearl Necklace | Music | Movie | 1937 |
 | Jeevan Swapna | Director | Movie | 1937 |
| Jeevan Swapna | Writer | Movie | 1937 |
| Jeevan Swapna | Music | Movie | 1937 |
 | Madam Fashion | Sheela Devi | Movie | 1936 |
| Madam Fashion | Director | Movie | 1936 |
| Madam Fashion | Writer | Movie | 1936 |
| Madam Fashion | Music | Movie | 1936 |
 | Talashe Haq | Feeroza | Movie | 1935 |
| Talashe Haq | Music | Movie | 1935 |
| Talashe Haq | Writer | Movie | 1935 |