Durga Khote
Known for
Acting
Born
January 13, 1905
Birthplace
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died
September 22, 1991 (aged 86)
Biography
Durga Khote (born Vita Lad; January 14, 1905 − 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.
Best known work
Anand
1971
Mughal-e-Azam
1960
Bobby
1973
Bawarchi
1972
Karz
1980
Abhimaan
1973
Namak Haraam
1973
Raja Jani
1972
Anupama
1966
Aa Gale Lag Jaa
1973Filmography
1980
1977
Chor Sipaheeas Mrs. Khanna
1977
Paapias Ashok's mother
1977
Do Chehereas Daadima
1977
Saheb Bahaduras Meena's grandmother
1976
1976
Jaanemanas Ronnie's Mother
1976
Bajrangbalias Dev Ma Anjani
1975
Kaala Sonaas Mrs. Ranjeet Singh
1975
Do Thugas Guest appearance
1975
Khushbooas Brindaban's mother
1974
Bidaaias Parvati
1974
Insaaniyatas Ram's Mother
1973
Namak Haraamas Somu's Mother
1973
1973
Bobbyas Mrs. Braganza
1973
Abhimaanas Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi)
1973
1972
Bawarchias Seeta
1972
1972
Shararatas Harry's mom
1971
Banphoolas Haria's Grandmother
1971
Ek Nari Ek Brahmacharias Rajlaxmi S. Chaudhary
1971
Anandas Renu's mother
1970
Khilonaas Thakurain Singh