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The multi-hyphenate Jaddanbai, Hindi cinema’s earliest woman composer

We wrap up our special series on women in early Indian cinema with a look at the imperious Jaddanbai, singer, actress, composer, lyricist, director, screenwriter and producer, who left an indelible mark on film history.

Mar 31 2020 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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Jaddanbai, singer, actress, composer, filmmaker: 70th death anniversary special

Jaddanbai, who died on this day in 1949, was a woman of artistic talent, wise business sense, and entrepreneurship and deserved greater recognition than the history of Indian cinema has given her.

Apr 08 2019 — Shoma A Chatterji