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Durga Khote
Born 1905-01-13Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
KarzRoleChor SipaheeMrs. KhannaPaapiAshok's motherDo ChehereDaadimaSaheb BahadurMeena's grandmotherShaqueRoleJaanemanRonnie's MotherBajrangbaliDev Ma AnjaniKaala SonaMrs. Ranjeet SinghDo ThugGuest appearanceKhushbooBrindaban's motherBidaaiParvatiInsaaniyatRam's MotherNamak HaraamSomu's MotherAa Gale Lag JaaRoleBobbyMrs. BraganzaAbhimaanAunt Durga (Durga Mausi)Agni RekhaRoleBawarchiSeetaRaja JaniRoleShararatHarry's momBanphoolHaria's GrandmotherEk Nari Ek BrahmachariRajlaxmi S. ChaudharyAnandRenu's mother