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Durga Khote is a Actor Indian born on 13 january 1905 at Mumbai (Inde)

Durga Khote

Durga Khote
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Nationality Inde
Birth 13 january 1905 at Mumbai (Inde)
Death 22 september 1991 (at 86 years) at Mumbai (Inde)
Awards Padma Shri, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Filmfare Awards

Durga Khote (January 14, 1905 − September 22, 1991) was an Indian actress, starting as one of the foremost leading ladies of her times, she remained active in Hindi and Marathi cinema, as well as theatre, for over 50 years, starring in around 200 films and numerous theatre productions.

In 2000, in a millennium issue, India Today named her among "100 People Who Shaped India", noting, "Durga Khote marks the pioneering phase for woman in Indian Cinema" as she was one of the first women from respectable families to enter the film industry, thus breaking a social taboo.

She also ranks among the top ten actresses in mother roles in Hindi cinema, most notable among them were as Jodhabai in K. Asif's Mughal-e-Azam (1960), as Kaikeyi in Vijay Bhatt's classic, Bharat Milap (1942); her other memorable roles as mother were in Charnon Ki Dasi (1941), Mirza Ghalib, Bobby (1973) and Bidaai (1974). She was received the highest award in Indian cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1983), for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.

Biography

Her two sons Bakul and Harin were born from her first marriage with Vishwanath Khote. It was a traditional marriage into an orthodox family. Vishwanath Khote was from a millionaire family who were, at that time, the largest share brokers and road contractors. Vishwanath was a mechanical engineer from Banaras Hindu University who died young. After she was widowed, Khote had an unsuccessful second marriage to Mohammed Rashid. Harin himself died at a young age, and was survived by his wife, Vijaya Mehta and two sons.

Her grandchildren include Ravi, a filmmaker; granddaughter Anjali Khote; grandson Deven Khote, a television producer, and a noted film producer, making films like Jodhaa Akbar and Life in a Metro.

Sharda Mukherjee, the ex governor of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh and wife of India's first air chief marshal Subroto Mukherjee was her first cousin (mother's sister's daughter). Sharda Mukherjee's paternal uncle Ranjit Sitaram Pandit was married to Jawaharlal Nehru's sister Vijaylaxmi Pandit.

Her brother-in-law, Nandu Khote, was a noted stage and silent movie actor. His daughter Shubha Khote acted in Hindi films; debuting in Seema (1955), she later directed and produced Marathi films and entered television in the 90s. Viju Khote, most known for his role of Kalia in Sholay (1975) is a noted character actor, and younger brother of Shobha. Shobha's daughter, Bhavna Balsaver, is an award-winning TV actress. They appeared together in 1993's sitcom Zabaan Sambhalke on DD Metro.

Later in life she wrote her acclaimed autobiography in Marathi which was later translated into English as I, Durga Khote, and moved to Alibaug, near Mumbai. She died on September 22, 1991.

Usually with

Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
(7 films)
Asit Sen
Asit Sen
(11 films)
Asrani
Asrani
(10 films)
Leela Mishra
Leela Mishra
(9 films)
David Abraham
David Abraham
(9 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Durga Khote (91 films)

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Karz
Karz (1980)
, 2h39
Directed by Subhash Ghai
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Themes Films about religion
Actors Rishi Kapoor, Tina Ambani, Simi Garewal, Raj Kiran., Pran Krishan Sikand, Prem Nath
Rating73% 3.695753.695753.695753.695753.69575
Ravi Verma wins a legal battle against Sir Judah, his dead father's business partner. Shantaprasad Verma, Ravi's dead father, was a rich man in Coonoor, whose property was unjustly usurped by Sir Judah after his death. Ravi gives the good news to his mother, little knowing that Judah has already set contrary plans in action. Ravi has fallen in love with Kamini, a gold-digger working covertly for Judah. Here, Ravi tells his mother that he is going to get married & coming back to get her blessings for him & Kamini. On their way to Coonoor, Kamini throws Ravi off the cliff near a small temple of Goddess Kali.Two decades later, Monty, an orphan raised by G.G.Oberoi, is a twenty-one-year-old singer fond of a tune Ravi liked, which activates some of Ravi's memories subconsciously present in Monty.
Paheli
Paheli (1977)

Directed by Prashanta Nanda
Actors Durga Khote, Satyajeet Puri, Arun Govil, A. K. Hangal, Dina Pathak, Leela Mishra
Roles Brij Mohan's mother
Rating77% 3.860883.860883.860883.860883.86088
Brij Mohan (Nitin Sethi) leaves his home in village to live in Bombay. His mother (Durga Khote) prefers to stay alone in their palatial home. Brij gets married. His wife gives birth and passes away soon after. After few years, Brij is an established businessman and his son Montu (Satyajeet) is studying final year in school. He asks Montu to visit his grandmother which he agrees reluctantly provided his friends accompany him. The group is besotted with many problems when they reach the village. His friends return to Bombay, leaving Montu with his grandmother. Montu becomes friends with a precocious village girl Gauri (Nameeta Chandra), an orphan living with her cruel aunt, and two equally cruel cousin sisters. Montu and Gauri's friendship blossoms and they meet regularly. He also meets a struggling farmer Balram (Arun Govil), his mother (Leela Mishra), and his fiancee Kanak (Abha Dhulia). Balram would like to go to city, earn money for his marriage which his mother refuses. Against his expectations, Montu finds village life interesting and promises his grandmother to return the next year.
Saheb Bahadur
Saheb Bahadur (1977)

Directed by Chetan Anand
Actors Jalal Agha, Dev Anand, Asrani, Ajit Khan, Anil Dhawan, Bhagwan Dada
Roles Meena's grandmother
Rating70% 3.5474453.5474453.5474453.5474453.547445
In a small town, situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare Murari, an equally corrupt Police Superintendent, Pasupathi; a doctor; a Judge; & Professor Rampyare. These officials always ensure that no one gets anything done without their permission, thus ensuring that their palms are adequately greased. When a young man named Prem Pratap seeks a license for conducting a song and dance sequence, he too is asked to bribe them, which he does. Subsequently, Hare Murari finds out that Prem Pratap may be a Government Official who has come incognito to investigate and expose them. Hare Murari's and the others worst fears are realized when they find out that Prem has been speaking long distance with none other than the President of India. What follows is hilarious chaos as the officials come together to try and portray themselves as honest and law-abiding citizens.
Chaitali
Chaitali (1975)

Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Actors Dharmendra, Pradeep Kumar, Saira Banu, Bindu, Asrani, Durga Khote
Rating62% 3.1290953.1290953.1290953.1290953.129095
Chaitali vit dans un monde très différent de celui de Hrishikesh Mukherjee, où la plupart de ses films sont restés à l'écart de la représentation des couches les plus sombres de notre ordre social. Le récit est centré sur Chaitali (Saira Banu dans le rôle-titre), une femme qui a été forcée par ses circonstances et son éducation malheureuse à occuper un espace qui la hante constamment, mais dont elle ne parvient pas à s'échapper. En créant un contraste frappant, sa vie fusionne avec un foyer urbain de classe moyenne Hrishikesh Mukherjee plus typique, plein de valeurs familiales et de droiture.
Kala Sona
Kala Sona (1975)

Directed by Ravikant Nagaich
Genres Action, Western
Actors Feroz Khan, Parveen Babi, Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Farida Jalal, Durga Khote
Roles Mrs. Ranjeet Singh
Rating61% 3.0929453.0929453.0929453.0929453.092945
Several years ago Rakesh's life was turned upside down when his dad was murdered. The only consolation to be drawn by his passing, was that the assailant was also killed. Years later, Rakesh finds out that his dad's killer is still alive, and the police have closed this file. He decides to avenge his father's death and travels to a far-off village, and befriends a young man named Shera. He finds out through Durga, whom he falls in love with, that his father's killer is Sardar Poppy Singh, who runs a vast underground business empire of growing and selling cocaine. Then Shera and Durga get the shocks of their lives when they find out that Rakesh has joined forces with Poppy, and has even killed a police officer to prove his loyalty.