Jahanara Kajjan

Full Name: Jahanara Kajjan
Date of Birth: 15th February 1915
Place of Birth: Patna, Bihar, British India
Date of Death: December 1945 (aged 30)
Place of Death: Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Occupation: Singer/Actress
Years Active: 1930–1945

Family:
- Mother: Suggan Begum
- Father: Nawab Chammi Saheb

Education:
- Received education at home
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in Urdu literature

Musical Training:
- Received Hindustani classical music training from Ustad Hussain Khan of Patna

Career Highlights:
- Known as "Nightingale of Bengal" and "Lark of Hindi Cinema"
- Collaborated with Master Nissar in several successful stage plays and films
- Featured in iconic movies such as "Shirin Farhad," "Laila Majnu," and "Indrasabha"
- Established Jahanara Theatrical Company

Notable Films:
- Shirin Farhad (1931)
- Laila Majnu (1931)
- Bilwamangal (1933)
- Indrasabha (1936)
- Prithvi Vallabh (1943)

Personal Life:
- Known for her lavish lifestyle and love for western dancing
- Allegedly had a romantic involvement with Najmul Hassan
- Owned two tiger cubs as pets

Legacy:
- Remembered as a trailblazer in Indian cinema
- Her melodious voice and captivating performances continue to inspire generations

Death:
- Passed away in late December 1945 due to cancer