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Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1983) Durga Khote (14 January 1905 − 22 September 1991) was an Indian actress, beginning as one of the foremost leading ladies of her time. 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.
Sep 30, 2019 · Durga Khote was a versatile and influential actress who worked in Bollywood, Marathi and Gujarati films for over 5 decades. She was also a theatre artist, an autobiographer, a film producer and a director, and received many awards and honors, including Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Sep 22, 2019 · In a red sari, with short hair and dentures sticking out, Khote, at the age of 85, was regarded as a pioneering actor in Hindi and Marathi cinema. In 2000, she was named by India Today in its millennium issue as one of the ‘100 People Who Shaped India’.
- Revathi Krishnan
Sep 22, 2023 · Durga Khote was somewhat of a pioneer since she dared to appear in public and play female roles during a time when male actors typically played female characters. Acting was considered a job too bold for a woman when she started her career.
Sep 22, 2015 · Durga Khote was a pioneer of Indian cinema, who broke the taboo of men playing women on screen. She acted in many films, from Ayodhyecha Raja to Mughal-e-Azam, and won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1983.
Jan 14, 2023 · Durga Khote was a relentless actress. She became a professional actress after her husband Vishwanath Khote died suddenly. Her lifelong ambition of being an actor became a living necessity.
An acclaimed leading lady of her time, Durga Khote remained active in Hindi and Marathi cinema for more than 50 years. She was also instrumental in facilitating the entry of people from elite and middle-class families into the previously maligned world of cinema.
