Fatma Begum
Fatma Begum (1892–1983) was an Indian actress, director, and screenwriter. She is often considered the first female film director of Indian cinema. Within four years, she went on to write, produce and direct many films. She launched her own production house, Fatma Films, which later became Victoria-Fatma Films, and directed her first film, Bulbul-e-Paristan, in 1926.
Fatma Begum | |
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| Born | 1892 India |
| Died | 1983 (aged 90–91) India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, director, screenwriter, producer |
| Spouse | Nawab Sidi Ibrahim Muhammad Yakut Khan III (allegedly) |
| Children | 3, including Zubeida and Sultana |
| Relatives | Jamila Razzaq (granddaughter) Rhea Pillai (great-granddaughter) |
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