Durga Khote
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Mughal-e-Azam
1960
as Maharani Jodha Bai
Bobby
1973
as Mrs. Braganza
Anand
1971
as Renu's mother
Abhimaan
1973
as Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi)
Bawarchi
1972
as Seeta
Karz
1980
Sunghursh
1968
as Bhawani Prasad's Wife
Paapi
1977
as Ashok's mother
Khushboo
1975
as Brindaban's mother
Bhabhi
1957
Chor Sipahee
1977
as Mrs. Khanna
Namak Haraam
1973
as Somu's Mother
Jhuk Gaya Aasman
1968
Khilona
1970
as Thakurain Singh
Devar
1966
as Gopinath's Mom
Aa Gale Lag Jaa
1973
Anupama
1966
as Ashok's Mother
Bajrangbali
1976
as Dev Ma Anjani
Kaajal
1965
as Rani Maa
Bidaai
1974
as Parvati