India’s reigning star Noor Jehan built Pakistan’s film industry, earned 5x more than peers
Noor Jehan, hailed as Pakistan's own Lata Mangeshkar, was born in India and rose to prominence in the country's film industry following the Partition. She started her acting career in the 1930s, becoming a star by the 1940s and one of the most revered singers in the subcontinent. After returning to Pakistan, Noor Jehan ventured into film direction, becoming the industry's first female director with her film Chan Way.
Renowned for her financial acumen, she owned her studio, directed and acted in films, sang, and raised three children while maintaining a harmonious work-life balance.
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