October 17th, 2010

Husn Bano

Husn Bano in Dard (1947)

Husn Bano in Dard (1947)

Real Name :- Roshan Ara

Hobbies and Interests:- Watching English Films, Traveling and Reading. Loves roses and butterflies.

Education :- 12th Class

Notable Films :- Hind Kesari (1935), Fauladi Mukka (1936), Jawani (1942), Dost (1944), Aaina (1944), Dard (1947).

Other Info :- Daughter of famous actress Sharifan, Husn Bano was born in Singapore in 1922. Fluent in Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu and Hindi. Proficient in singing too. She made her debut in 1934 under the direction of Nitin Bose (New Theatres) in Daku Mansoor. She learned the rudiments of acting from her mother. Jawani (1942) could be considered her career’s best film as an actress. Faded into oblivion in late 1950s.

Trivia :- Husn Bano was one of the first actresses to whom Noor Jehan lent her voice [in film Dost - 1944].

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