When the names of actresses who play the role of mother in Bollywood films are mentioned, along with actresses like Nirupa Roy, Reema Lagoo, the name of Durga Khote is also definitely taken. Durga Khote worked in films like Mughal-e-Azam to Anand and impressed the audience with her acting. In her career, she played the role of 'mother' in so many films that at one time she was called the 'mother' of the industry. 14th January i.e. today is the birth anniversary of Durga Khote. Durga, the most educated actress of that time in Bollywood, also had to face struggle in her life.
reason for coming to films
When Durga was just 18 years old, she was married to a very rich family. Her husband was a mechanical engineer and his name was Vishwanath Khote. Durga Khote had two sons after her marriage to Vishwanath Khote, but her husband died when she was just 24 years old. After which he had to face financial crisis. At that time Durga, who passed BA, also taught tuition to children to earn money. After some time, Durga married again, but her second marriage also did not last long. During that time his younger son died.
Became famous for this role
Due to the grief of her son's death and financial crisis, Durga Khote turned to films. He did brilliant work in Hindi, Marathi and Bengali films. In 1960, Durga Khote appeared in the role of Jodhabai in Mughal-e-Azam and the audience liked her very much in the role of Jodhabai. After this, the role of Kaikeyi played by her in the film 'Bharat Milap' was also greatly loved by the audience. She played the role of mother in many films.
Durga Khote's great movies
He has worked in many films, including Daulat Ke Dushman, Bobby, Mere Bhaiya, Pyaar Ka Sapna, Karz, Chor Sipahi, Bawarchi, Anand, Gopi, Toy, Papi, Paheli, Insaniyat, Bidai, Door Nahi Manzil, Sapno Ka. He has made a name for himself by doing films like Saudagar, Dadi Maa, Anupama, Kajal, Door Ki Awaaz.
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