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Durga Khote

Durga Khote

Actor · Died September 22, 1991, aged 86 · Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

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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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 13, 1905
Died
September 22, 1991 (aged 86)
From
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 100 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 13% in 30 days

What are Durga Khote's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
44%
Morality
28%
Power
15%
Survival
11%
Self
3%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 2 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 4 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 1 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 4
Shapeshifter
1 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
7
Tense
3
Bittersweet
2
Hopeful
2
Romantic
1
Other
5

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Durga Khote's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Durga Khote's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

100 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

  • Karz(1980)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Chor Sipahee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mrs. Khanna

  • Paapi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Ashok's mother

  • Do Chehere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Daadima

  • Saheb Bahadur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Meena's grandmother

  • Shaque (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Jaaneman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Ronnie's Mother

  • Bajrangbali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Dev Ma Anjani

  • Kaala Sona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Mrs. Ranjeet Singh

  • Do Thug (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Guest appearance

  • Khushboo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Brindaban's mother

  • Bidaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Parvati

  • Insaaniyat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Ram's Mother

  • Namak Haraam(1973)

    as Somu's Mother

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Aa Gale Lag Jaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Bobby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mrs. Braganza

  • Abhimaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi)

  • Agni Rekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Bawarchi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Seeta

  • Raja Jani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Shararat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Harry's mom

  • Banphool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Haria's Grandmother

  • Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari(1971)

    as Rajlaxmi S. Chaudhary

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Anand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Renu's mother

  • Khilona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Thakurain Singh

  • Gopi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Ranimaa

  • Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Ek Phool Do Mali(1969)

    as Leela

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Pyar Ka Sapna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Sudha's mom

  • Sunghursh(1968)

    as Bhawani Prasad's Wife

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Jhuk Gaya Aasman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Peter's mother

  • Chandan Ka Palna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Mrs. Radha Laxmidas

  • Devar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Gopinath's Mom

  • Anupama(1966)

    as Ashok's Mother

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Daadi Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Pyar Mohabbat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Rajmata Rajeshwari

  • Kaajal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Rani Maa

  • Purnima (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Sharda R. Lal

  • Benazir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Door Ki Awaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Shagoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • The Householder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Prem's mother

  • Mujhe Jeene Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Man-Mauji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Mohan's mother

  • Do Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Gopi's mother

  • Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Prabha's mother

  • Usne Kaha Tha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Mughal-e-Azam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Maharani Jodha Bai

  • The Test (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Sir Jagdish Chandra Roy's Mother

  • Umaj Padel Tar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Love in Simla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Sonia's grandmother

  • Ardhangini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Prakash's Mother

  • Raj Tilak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Musafir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Mrs. Nilambar Sharma

  • Bade Sarkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Sumitra Maan Singh

  • Bhabhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Mera Salaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Parivar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Patrani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Raj Mata

  • Adl-e-Jehangir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Malika-E-Jehangir

  • Mirza Ghalib(1954)

    as Chaudhvin's mother (Amma)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Lakeeren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Ramayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Shikast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Malkin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Aandhiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Ram Mohan's Mother

  • Lal Kunwar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Hum Log (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Mother

  • Sazaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Maa

  • Aaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Sita

  • Saagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Hamari Shaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Surajmukhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Hamara Ghar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Beqasoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Maa

  • India Is Ours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Singaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Kishan's Mother

  • Hum Ek Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Zamindari Ma

  • Lakhrani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Bichwa / Rani Maa

  • Village Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Jani's Mother

  • Phool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • Nursemaid Panna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Pannadai

  • Dil Ki Baat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    Actor

  • Prithvi Vallabh(1943)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Vijay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Jiji

  • Bharat Milap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Maharani Kaikeyi

  • Charnon Ki Dasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Mother-in-Law

  • Geeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Durga

  • Narsi Bhagat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Manekbai

  • Adhuri Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Harbala

  • Savangadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Actor

  • Pratibha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Pratibha

  • Amar Jyoti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Queen Saudamini

  • Life Is a Stage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Miss Queen

  • Inquilab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Miss Renee

  • Seeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Seeta

  • Rajrani Meera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Meera Rani

  • King of Ayodhya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    as Taramati

Career shape

Star power in the 75th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 100 titles from 1932 to 1980; peak year 1972.

Highest rated

Karz (1980)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

Namak Haraam (1973)

Film career

19321980

Peak 1972 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1960Screen debut· Mughal-e-Azam

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting100 of 100: 100 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score81st

By decade

1930s9 · acting1940s13 · acting1950s26 · acting1960s26 · acting1970s25 · acting1980s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Durga Khote's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 81st percentile, the median of all 8; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 73rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

13thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th2
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 8 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971)

80th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Karz (1980)

Midcredits 89th · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 84/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 87, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Durga Khote work with?

People who share at least 2 of Durga Khote's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Iftekhar shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors