Jaddanbai
Acting
1892-01-01
Benares (Varanasi) British Indian Empire (India)
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 & Full Filmography2 Titles
#1
Movie - 1936, 2h 15m • as Sheela Devi
10.0 / 10
DramaMusic
About the modern girl of India. Fashion, fast cars, luxury and sexual freedom.
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#2
Movie - 1935, 2h 15m • as Feeroza
7.0 / 10
Talashe Haq is a 1935 Indian film directed by C. M. Luhar.
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