J. B. H. Wadia
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Jamshed Boman Homi Wadia (13 September 1901 – 4 January 1986), commonly referred to as J. B. H. Wadia, was a prominent Bollywood movie director, screenwriter, producer and founder of Wadia Movietone Studio.[1] He was born in prominent Parsi family which hailed from Surat, Gujarat whose ancestral business was ship building. Their family name of Wadia stands for master shipbuilders. In a family of entrepreneurs Wadia is credited with creation of movies involving populist stunt roles including those by Fearless Nadia and bringing concept of stunt actresses in Indian cinema.
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J. B. H. Wadia | |
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Born | Jamshed Boman Homi Wadia (1901-09-13)13 September 1901 |
Died | 4 January 1986(1986-01-04) (aged 84) |
Occupation | Director |
Years active | 1928–1985 |
Spouse | Hilla Patel |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | See Wadia family |
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