The crorepati courtesan born 150 years ago: British had to run a special train for her; amazing stories of her wealth and style
Gauhar Jaan, born in 1873 in Azamgarh, was a celebrated courtesan and singer known as India's first crorepati (millionaire) and recording superstar. She charged 3,000 rupees per song when gold was 20 rupees per tola, and despite a British government notice to lower her fees, she refused. She recorde
India · 2026-06-26 · Jagran
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