
Durga Khote
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1905-01-13 – 1991-09-22
Place of birth: Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
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.
Known for

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