Jaddanbai

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

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1 January 1892

Death Day

8 April 1949

Place of Birth

Benares (Varanasi) British Indian Empire (India)