Durga Khote

Actor / Actress

Durga Khote

Born Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India 26 credits available

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.

Durga Khote is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Bobby (1973), Ardhangini (1959), Raja Jani (1972), Bharat Milap (1942), Anand (1971), Namak Haraam (1973), Man-Mauji (1962), Bawarchi (1972). The recorded credits span 1932 to 1980, including 26 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies26
TV shows0
Active years represented1932–1980
Place of birthBombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died

Also known as

Дурга Кхоте

Known for

26 titles