Jaddanbai

Known for

Acting

Born

January 1, 1892

Died

April 8, 1949

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.