Durga Khote is a prominent face pf bollywood's golden era. She was the first 'freelance' artists of her time who played some legendary roles in popular movies like Mughal-E-Azam.
Personal Profile (Personal Biography)
Date of Birth (Birthday): January 14, 1905
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Mumbai, British India
Marital Status: Married
Family Background
Brother's Name: Nandu Khote
Husband: Vijay Mehta (Died), Mohammed Rashid
Sons: Bakul and Harin
Daughter: Bhavna Balsaver
Film Background (Filmography)
Debut Film: Farebi Jaal (1931)
Famous Movies: Ayodhyecha Raja, Charnon Ki Dasi, Bharat Milap, Mirza Ghalib , Bobby, Bidaai.
Directed Films: Saathi (1937),
Famous Plays: Rajmukut-'The Royal Crown'
Interesting Facts About Durga Khote
- Durga Khote was one of the first "freelance" artistes of her era by working occasionally with the New Theatres, East India Film Co and Prakash Pictures.
- Durga Khote wrote her acclaimed autobiography, in Marathi which was later translated into English as "I Durga Khote"
- Durga Khote also remained active in theatre circuit for many years.
Awards and Accoldaes
- Durga Khote recieved BFJA Awards for Best Actress (Charnon Ki Dasi) in the year 1942.
- Durga Khote recieved BFJA Awards for Best Actress (Bharat Milap) in the year 1943.
- Durga Khote recieved Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the year 1958.
- Durga Khote recieved Padma Shri in the year 1968.
- Durga Khote recieved Maharashtra State Award in the year 1970.
- Durga Khote recieved Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for movie Bidaai in the year 1974.
- Durga Khote recieved Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the year 1983.
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| By Vishal (on Aug 12, 2011 12:25 PM) I miss durga je
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