J. B. H. Wadia

J. B. H. Wadia

Indian film director (1901–1986)

📍 Surat, Gujarat India

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Jamshed Boman Homi Wadia, commonly referred to as J. B. H. Wadia, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and founder of Wadia Movietone Studio. 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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