Durga Khote

Born: 1905-01-13

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.


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Mughal-e-Azam

as Maharani Jodha Bai
Released: 1960-08-05

In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali,...

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Anand

as Renu's mother
Released: 1971-03-12

Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee struggles with his patients' suffering and the darkness and poverty he...

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Bobby

as Mrs. Braganza
Released: 1973-09-28

Raja is the 18-year-old son of a wealthy Bombay businessman who suffers from his parents...

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Raja Jani

as uncredited
Released: 1972-03-07

Two men make a plan to present a street dancer as the long lost granddaughter of a wealthy queen

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Karz

as uncredited
Released: 1980-06-11

Ravi is killed by his wife after his marriage. He is reborn as Monty and is now a singer he goes...

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Namak Haraam

as Somu's Mother
Released: 1973-11-19

Somu and Vicky decide to exact revenge on the union leader, Bipinlal Pandey. However, when Somu...

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Sapnon Ka Saudagar

as Peter's mother
Released: 1968-01-01

Film starring Raj Kapoor, Hema Malini and Jayant

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Bawarchi

as Seeta
Released: 1972-04-07

Desperate for a cook, the disgruntled Sharmas are relieved when a multi-talented man, Raghu,...

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Anupama

as Ashok's Mother
Released: 1966-01-06

Mohan Sharma (Tarun Bose) is a workaholic, whose life changes dramatically after his wife dies...

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Abhimaan

as Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi)
Released: 1973-07-27

A popular singer encourages his wife to sing, but tensions mount between the pair when his...

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Musafir

as Mrs. Nilambar Sharma
Released: 1957-01-01

The story is about a house consisting of three families who live in it. It is three stories...

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Kaala Sona

as Mrs. Ranjeet Singh
Released: 1975-07-29

Several years ago Rakesh's life was turned upside down when his dad was murdered. The only...

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Khilona

as Thakurain Singh
Released: 1970-03-02

Thakur Suraj Singh lives a wealthy lifestyle with his wife; three sons - Kishore, his wife Laxmi...

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Khushboo

as Brindaban's mother
Released: 1975-05-08

Kusum and Brindavan are two small children living in a small village in India. Both love each...

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Paapi

as Ashok's mother
Released: 1977-02-02

Long lost siblings grow up on opposite sides of the law; the girl becomes a thief and the boy...

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Agni Rekha

as uncredited
Released: 1973-06-15

Suresh's (Sanjeev Kumar) wife dies due to some illness leaving behind her mother (Durga Khote)...

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Devar

as Gopinath's Mom
Released: 1966-03-04

Wealthy Shankar and well-educated Suresh are cousins and the best of friends. A marriage is...

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Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari

as Rajlaxmi S. Chaudhary
Released: 1971-10-08

Raisaheb Surajbhan Chaudhary has two sons - Rajkumar who has not produced an heir to his family...

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Mujhe Jeene Do

as uncredited
Released: 1963-06-08

Though from India, this tale rings of Western familiarity -- especially of the Old West. When a...

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Chor Sipahee

as Mrs. Khanna
Released: 1977-04-15

A police officer doesn't believe in strict punishment and attempts a new way to deal with crime

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Bidaai

as Parvati
Released: 1974-10-09

After his business partner embezzles money and leaves him penniless, Parvati's husband passes...

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Ek Phool Do Mali

as Leela
Released: 1969-01-01

Tale of one child with two fathers, one who gave birth to him and another who raised him.

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The Test

as Sir Jagdish Chandra Roy's Mother
Released: 1960-08-05

The postmaster of a village receives a check for 500,000 rupees, for the purpose of bequeathing...

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Village Girl

as uncredited
Released: 1945-01-01

Jani, a village boy, is sent on the warfront. He comes back victorious and becomes the Sunedar...

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Jhuk Gaya Aasman

as uncredited
Released: 1968-01-01

Sanjay and Priya are in love and are planning to marry. When Priya learns that her father has...

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Aa Gale Lag Jaa

as uncredited
Released: 1973-11-05

Preeti, a wealthy woman, is in an intimate relationship with Prem, but her father disapproves...

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Hum Log

as Mother
Released: 1951-09-14

An impoverished family faces illness and financial challenges after one of them is sent to prison.

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Banphool

as Haria's Grandmother
Released: 1971-12-31

Haria lives with his widowed and elderly grandmother at a tea estate and works as Elephant...

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Mirza Ghalib

as Chaudhvin's mother (Amma)
Released: 1954-12-10

A fictionalized account of the life of poet and nobleman Mirza Ghalib during the reign of the...

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The Householder

as Prem's mother
Released: 1963-10-20

Prem, a young school teacher, is arranged married and begins the journey of learning the roles...

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Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

as uncredited
Released: 1954-07-01

Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is a 1954 Hindi devotional biopic film produced and directed by Vijay...

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Surajmukhi

as uncredited
Released: 1950-12-31

1950 bollywood film.

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Sunghursh

as Bhawani Prasad's Wife
Released: 1968-07-27

Bhavani Prasad is a powerful thug, who masquerades as a priest. His son Shankar refused to...

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Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke

as uncredited
Released: 1969-01-01

Gangaram, a farmer, has two younger step-brothers, Moti and Shivram. Supported by Gangaram, Moti...

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Shaque

as uncredited
Released: 1976-12-01

Shaque is a 1976 Bollywood drama film directed by Vikas Desai and Aruna Raje. The film stars...

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Raj Tilak

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-01

A young man goes on a quest to find his mother and to restore justice in a kingdom that has...

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Shararat

as Harry's mom
Released: 1972-01-01

Percocious Meeta is always upto tricks and practical jokes. She devises a prank whereby she asks...

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Chandan Ka Palna

as Mrs. Radha Laxmidas
Released: 1967-09-17

Ajit lives with his mother, and comes from a very wealthy family. He meets with beautiful Shobha...

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Usne Kaha Tha

as uncredited
Released: 1960-10-12

Nandu lives in a small town with his widowed mom, Paro. He is friendly with two young girls,...

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Pyar Mohabbat

as Rajmata Rajeshwari
Released: 1966-01-01

After disappearing without a trace 18 years ago, Prince Naresh (Dev Anand) returns to his...

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Singaar

as Kishan's Mother
Released: 1949-12-12

A couple's marriage begins troubling after the doctor carries an extramarital affair with a...

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Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

as Prabha's mother
Released: 1961-01-01

Geeta (Meena Kumari) is married to Shyam (Balraj Sahni) but is unable to bear children. Orphaned...

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Insaaniyat

as Ram's Mother
Released: 1974-05-16

Raghuvir is a career criminal, and one day he is arrested by the Police, tried in Court, and...

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Bade Sarkar

as Sumitra Maan Singh
Released: 1957-01-01

Encountering a young couple on the road, an elderly lady tells them her story

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Daadi Maa

as uncredited
Released: 1966-01-01

Parvati seeks to heal the breach between her husband and his mother

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Gopi

as uncredited
Released: 1970-01-01

Unorthodox, honest, simple-minded, and unemployed Gopi is blamed for a theft he did not commit,...

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Parivar

as uncredited
Released: 1956-01-01

A joint family consisting of four brothers, their wives, and their respective children, living...

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Sazaa

as uncredited
Released: 1951-01-01

Kamini (Shyama) runs over a young man (Dev Anand), who is seriously injured. Kamini visits him...

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Patrani

as Raj Mata
Released: 1956-01-01

The story is about King Karma Dev who gives a lot of importance to physical beauty. His mother,...

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Purnima

as uncredited
Released: 1965-10-01

Indian film greats Meena Kumari, Dharmendra, Anita Guha and Mehmood take the leads in this...

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Shagoon

as uncredited
Released: 1964-01-01

Geeta (Waheeda Rehman) and Madan (Kamaljit) are in love with each other and want to marry. They...

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Love in Simla

as Sonia's grandmother
Released: 1960-01-01

After the untimely death of her father and step-mother, Sonia is orphaned and lives with her...

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Aandhiyan

as Ram Mohan's Mother
Released: 1952-01-15

Ram Mohan (Dev Anand) an honest lawyer is in love with Janaki (Kalpana Kartik) the beautiful...

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Do Chehere

as Daadima
Released: 1977-01-01

The film stars Dharmendra, Prem Nath and Bindu.

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Pyar Ka Sapna

as Sudha's mom
Released: 1969-01-01

In order to study abroad in Great Britain, Ramesh agrees to marry a village girl named Sudha,...

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Do Thug

as Guest appearance
Released: 1975-06-11

Ravi and Bijli, two small-time thugs, work for a dominant ruffian, Ajit. But when Ajit starts...

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Beqasoor

as Maa
Released: 1950-06-02

When Brijmohan moves out with his ailing mother due to a family dispute, he comes across a...

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Jaaneman

as Ronnie's Mother
Released: 1976-07-30

When Shanto comes to Bombay in search of her sister she meets and falls in love with the taxi...

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Hum Ek Hain

as Zamindari Ma
Released: 1946-06-08

Zamindari Ma, the old landlady of a village supports its people during a famine and raises three...

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Amar Jyoti

as Queen Saudamini
Released: 1936-08-15

Faced with extreme patriarchal laws in an ancient seaport kingdom and denied the legal custody...

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Kaajal

as uncredited
Released: 1965-01-01

The Munim (Clerk) in Ranimaa's family lives with his son, Kaushal and daughter, Madhavi. After...

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Saheb Bahadur

as Meena's grandmother
Released: 1977-01-01

In a small town, situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare...

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Umaj Padel Tar

as uncredited
Released: 1960-06-17

A young woman begins her married life with preconceived notions about harassment at the hands of...

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Adl-e-Jehangir

as uncredited
Released: 1955-01-01

A 1955 black and white Urdu language historical drama film directed by G.P. Sippy.

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Aaram

as uncredited
Released: 1951-08-22

Leela is a beautiful young lady who wishes to marry her sweetheart and poor artist Shyam. By...

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Phool

as uncredited
Released: 1944-02-19

An Amrohi drama set in a Muslim family. Safhar's inheritance is lost, thanks to his...

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Shikast

as uncredited
Released: 1953-09-18

After a seven year absence, Dr. Ram Singh returns to his village intending to sell his land and...

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Ardhangini

as Prakash's Mother
Released: 1959-01-01

At the very moment of her birth, ill-fated Chhaya's mother passes away, her dad loses his job,...

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Seeta

as Seeta
Released: 1934-12-30

Seeta was a 1933 Indian talkie Bengali film, directed by Debaki Bose and produced by the East...

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Bharat Milap

as uncredited
Released: 1942-01-01

Maharani Kekaiyi schemes to get her son on the throne.

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Bhabhi

as uncredited
Released: 1957-01-01

Shanta agrees to marry a lesser educated man.

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Ayodhyecha Raja

as Taramati
Released: 1932-01-23

Ayodhyecha Raja, literally "The King of Ayodhya", was the first Marathi talkie. It is based on...

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Benazir

as uncredited
Released: 1964-01-01

Sibling rivalry abounds in this film about two privileged brothers, Anwar and Nawab, and the...

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Lal Kunwar

as uncredited
Released: 1952-01-01

At midnight, a village magistrate (Jairaj) turns into a fanged killer in this cross between The...

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Prithvi Vallabh

as uncredited
Released: 1943-01-01

The story revolves around two kings, Prithvi Vallabh (Munj) of Avantipur who is kind and just,...

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Door Ki Awaz

as uncredited
Released: 1964-01-01

Two siblings, Mala and Prakash, meet a woman who has lost her memory and decide to have her come...

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