Viral news: The only courtesan in whose love these two orthodox 'Brahmins' converted to Islam, but why did they still yearn for love?
This story begins in the year 1892 in India. There was a famous courtesan named Dalipabai in a brothel in Allahabad, who was known for her beauty and singing.
From Dalipabai to Jaddanbai
Dalipabai was married to sarangi player Miyan Jaan. From this marriage Jaddanbai was born in their house. Jaddanbai not only adopted her mother's art, but also achieved new heights in it. She became a more famous courtesan than her mother in the field of theatre and singing.
Relationship between Narottamdas and Jaddanbai
Among Jaddanbai's admirers, Pandit Narottamdas' name was the most prominent. He converted to Islam to marry Jaddanbai and became Nazir Mohammad. From this marriage, the two had a son, Akhtar Hussain. However, Narottamdas left Jaddanbai after a few years.
Second marriage: Ustad Irshad Mir
After Narottamdas left her, Jaddanbai married harmonium player Ustad Irshad Mir. She had a second son, Anwar Hussain, from this marriage. But this marriage too did not last long and the couple got divorced.
Love with Mohanbabu Tyagi
After the divorce, Jaddanbai fell in love with Pandit Mohanbabu Tyagi. Mohanbabu also converted to Islam to marry Jaddanbai and became Abdul Rashid. From this marriage, Jaddanbai became the mother of a daughter. This daughter of hers later became the famous Bollywood actress Nargis.
Jaddanbai's story is a symbol of Indian art, struggle and the complexities of family. She not only made her mark in singing and theatre, but her daughter Nargis took Indian cinema to new heights. Jaddanbai's life is an example of the struggles and achievements that reflect the depth of Indian society and art.