Durga Khote

Durga Khote

1905-01-13 – 1991-09-22 (age 86) Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
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Biography

Durga Khote (born Vita Lad; January 14, 1905 βˆ’ September 22, 1991) was an Indian actress often referred as one of the pioneers of Indian cinema due to her being the first woman to enter the film industry and breaking societal taboo surrounding it. Beginning as one of the foremost leading ladies of her time, she starred in around 200 films and numerous theatre productions during a 50-year-long career.

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Known For

Bobby
Bobby

1973

as Mrs. Braganza

Hamara Ghar
Anand
Anand

1971

as Renu's mother

Namak Haraam
Namak Haraam

1973

as Somu's Mother

Bharat Milap
Bharat Milap

1942

as Maharani Kaikeyi

Ardhangini
Ardhangini

1959

as Prakash's Mother

King of Ayodhya
King of Ayodhya

1932

as Taramati

Karz
Karz

1980

Bawarchi
Bawarchi

1972

as Seeta

Ek Phool Do Mali
Ek Phool Do Mali

1969

as Leela

Life Is a Stage
Life Is a Stage

1935

as Miss Queen

Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Sapnon Ka Saudagar

1968

as Peter's mother

Gopi
Gopi

1970

as Ranimaa

Chor Sipahee
Chor Sipahee

1977

as Mrs. Khanna

Narsi Bhagat
Narsi Bhagat

1940

as Manekbai

Musafir
Musafir

1957

as Mrs. Nilambar Sharma

Bidaai
Bidaai

1974

as Parvati

Daadi Maa
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Man-Mauji

1962

as Mohan's mother

Door Ki Awaz