Durga Khote
Known For
Acting
Born
1905-01-13 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died
1991-09-22
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.
Most Known For
Mera Salaam
Saagar
Surajmukhi
Nursemaid Panna
as Pannadai
King of Ayodhya
as Taramati
Malkin
Parivar
Namak Haraam
as Somu's Mother
Hamara Ghar
Life Is a Stage
as Miss Queen
Bharat Milap
as Maharani Kaikeyi
Bobby
as Mrs. Braganza
Anand
as Renu's mother
Mughal-e-Azam
as Maharani Jodha Bai
Bajrangbali
as Dev Ma Anjani
Anupama
as Ashok's Mother
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
as Peter's mother
Karz
Jhuk Gaya Aasman
