Durga Khote
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
1969
Bobby
as Mrs. Braganza
1973
Lakeeren
1954
Mera Salaam
1957
Aa Gale Lag Jaa
1973
Love in Simla
as Sonia's grandmother
1960
Bawarchi
as Seeta
1972
Shararat
as Harry's mom
1972
Purnima
as Sharda R. Lal
1965
Khushboo
as Brindaban's mother
1975
Abhimaan
as Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi)
1973
Seeta
as Seeta
1934
Surajmukhi
1950
Gopi
as Ranimaa
1970
Pyar Ka Sapna
as Sudha's mom
1969
Khilona
as Thakurain Singh
1970
Inquilab
as Miss Renee
1935
Amar Jyoti
as Queen Saudamini
1936
Hum Ek Hain
as Zamindari Ma
1946
Patrani
as Raj Mata
1956