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
Abhimaan
1973
as Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi)
Bobby
1973
as Mrs. Braganza
Mughal-e-Azam
1960
as Maharani Jodha Bai
Anand
1971
as Renu's mother
Karz
1980
Namak Haraam
1973
as Somu's Mother
Paapi
1977
as Ashok's mother
Chor Sipahee
1977
as Mrs. Khanna
Mirza Ghalib
1954
as Chaudhvin's mother (Amma)
Sunghursh
1968
as Bhawani Prasad's Wife
Gopi
1970
as Ranimaa
Khilona
1970
as Thakurain Singh
Aa Gale Lag Jaa
1973
Raja Jani
1972
Bade Sarkar
1957
as Sumitra Maan Singh
Khushboo
1975
as Brindaban's mother
Bawarchi
1972
as Seeta
Musafir
1957
as Mrs. Nilambar Sharma
Ek Phool Do Mali
1969
as Leela
Kaajal
1965
as Rani Maa