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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Anand (1971) — Renu's mother
2. Mughal-e-Azam (1960) — Maharani Jodha Bai
3. Bobby (1973) — Mrs. Braganza
4. Bawarchi (1972) — Seeta
5. Abhimaan (1973) — Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi)
6. Karz (1980)
7. Namak Haraam (1973) — Somu's Mother
8. Raja Jani (1972)
9. Anupama (1966) — Ashok's Mother
10. Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973)
11. The Householder (1963) — Prem's mother
12. Khilona (1970) — Thakurain Singh
13. Mirza Ghalib (1954) — Chaudhvin's mother (Amma)
14. The Test (1960) — Sir Jagdish Chandra Roy's Mother
15. Mujhe Jeene Do (1963)
16. Ek Phool Do Mali (1969) — Leela
17. Khushboo (1975) — Brindaban's mother
18. Banphool (1971) — Haria's Grandmother
19. Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971) — Rajlaxmi S. Chaudhary
20. Paapi (1977) — Ashok's mother
21. Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968)
22. Kaajal (1965) — Rani Maa
23. Hum Log (1951) — Mother
24. Shikast (1953)
25. Love in Simla (1960) — Sonia's grandmother
26. Gopi (1970) — Ranimaa
27. Inquilab (1935) — Miss Renee
28. Chandan Ka Palna (1967) — Mrs. Radha Laxmidas
29. Pyar Mohabbat (1966) — Rajmata Rajeshwari
30. Chor Sipahee (1977) — Mrs. Khanna
31. Shaque (1976)
32. Village Girl (1945) — Jani's Mother
33. Jaaneman (1976) — Ronnie's Mother
34. Do Bhai (1961) — Gopi's mother
35. Bajrangbali (1976) — Dev Ma Anjani
36. Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (1969)
37. Mera Salaam (1957)
38. Lakeeren (1954)
39. Shararat (1972) — Harry's mom
40. Purnima (1965) — Sharda R. Lal