Durga Khote
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Durga Khote 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
, a leading magazine, chose her among 100 people Who Shaped India, as it noted that, "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 amongst top ten actresses in mother roles in Hindi cinema, essayed by her 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 awarded, the highest award in Indian cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
, for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema, in 1983.
. By the age of 26, Durga Khote was a widowed mother with two young sons, Bakul and Harin. She had to seek work in films in order to support her children. In doing so, she became a pioneer of sorts, as she hailed form a traditional family, and since the film industry at that time was regarded as the preserve of the base and the bawdy. Also, most of the female characters were played by men.
, followed by Maya Machhindra (1932), but was soon promoted to play heroine in the 1932 double version (Hindi & Marathi) film "Ayodhyecha Raja
", another Prabhat film, which was the first-ever Marathi
talkie and proved to be a runaway hit, where she essayed the role of Rani Taramati. There was no looking back for the diffident widow from Kolhapur after that. Indeed, she ventured yet another pioneering trend: despite working closely with Prabhat Film Company
, she broke away from the "studio system" (exclusive contract with a studio to work in its films on a monthly salary) then in vogue and became one of the first "freelance" artistes of that era by working occasionally with the New Theatres, and East India Film Co. (both at Calcutta), and Prakash Pictures.
In 1937, she produced and directed a film titled Saathi, making her one of the first women to step into this role in Indian cinema. The 40s open for her in a big way, with award winning performances in Aachary Atre's Payachi dasi(Marathi) & Charnon Ki Dasi(Hindi) (1941) and Vijay Bhatt
's classic, Bharat Milap (1942), both of which got her the BFJA Best Actress Award consecutively for two years.
Durga Khote also remained active in theatre
circuit for many years, especially the Marathi theatre in Bombay. She was actively associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association
(IPTA), and worked in several plays for the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. In 1954, she famously performed the role of Lady Macbeth
, in V.V. Shirwadkar's Marathi adaptations of Macbeth
, as Rajmukut, 'The Royal Crown', along with Nanasaheb Phatak
, who frequently spoke of how she had been inspired by Durga Khote's example.
During later years, she played several important character roles, such as the mother of the protagonist. Her portrayal of Jodhabai
, the queen of Akbar torn between duty towards her husband and love towards her son in the film Mughal-e-Azam
(1960) was well received. She went on to play other widely appreciated character roles in later movies such as the role of the grandmother of the heroine in Bobby
(1973) and the hero's aunt in Abhimaan (1973) and one more really memorable film Bidaai
(1974), where she played a mother, a very sensitive role that can make you cry, and received the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
.
In 1963, she acted in Merchant Ivory
's debut film, The Householder
(1963), and her final memorable role was in Hrishikesh Mukherjee
's Bawarchi
(1972).
She acted in over 200 films in her career, and by 1980s she successfully diversified into production of short films, Ad films and documentaries by setting up Fact Films, and later, Durga Khote Productions, which produced Doordarshan
TV series Wagle Ki Duniya.
Later in life she wrote her acclaimed autobiography, in Marathi
which was later translated into English as "I Durga Khote", and moved to Alibaug, beach front near Mumbai
, and died on September 22, 1991.
Her grandchildren from her two sons 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.
Her brother, Nandu Khote was a noted stage and silent movie actor, whose daughter Shobha Khote also acted in Hindi films, debuted 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 an noted character actor
. Shobha Khote's daughter, Bhavna Balsaver, is also an award-winning TV actress. They appeared together in 1993 TV sitcom, Zabaan Sambhalke
on DD Metro
.
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
and Marathi cinema
Marathi cinema
Marathi cinema refers to films produced in the Marathi language in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the oldest and pioneer film industry in India...
, as well as theatre
Theatre in India
The earliest form of the theatre of India was the Sanskrit theatre. It began after the development of Greek and Roman theatre and before the development of theatre in other parts of Asia...
, for over 50 years, starring in around 200 films and numerous theatre productions.
In 2000, in a millennium issue, India Today
India Today
India Today is an Indian weekly news magazine published by Living Media India Limited, in publication since 1975 based in Mumbai. India Today is also the name of its sister-publication in Hindi...
, a leading magazine, chose her among 100 people Who Shaped India, as it noted that, "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 amongst top ten actresses in mother roles in Hindi cinema, essayed by her in Hindi cinema, most notable among them were, as Jodhabai
Jodhabai
Mariam uz-Zamani Begum Sahiba , née Rajkumari Hira Kunwari, alias Harkha Bai was a Rajput princess who became the Mughal Empress, after her marriage to Mughal Emperor Akbar...
in K. Asif
K. Asif
K. Asif was a film director, film producer and screenwriter who was famous for his work for the Hindi epic motion picture, Mughal-e-Azam .-Early life:...
’s Mughal-e-Azam
Mughal-e-Azam
Mughal-E-Azam is a 1960 Indian historical epic film produced under the banner of Sterling Investment Corporation Pvt Ltd, and directed by K. Asif. With its unmatched production, K. Asif's magnum opus took nine years and $3 million to complete this movie. This was when a typical Bollywood film...
(1960), as Kaikeyi
Kaikeyi
Kaikeyi , in the Hindu epic Rāmāyaṇa, was the second of King Daśaratha's three wives and a queen of Ayodhyā. She was the mother of Bharata...
in Vijay Bhatt
Vijay Bhatt
Vijay Bhatt was a noted producer-director-screenwriter of Hindi cinema, who made such films as Ram Rajya , Baiju Bawra , Goonj Uthi Shehnai and Himalaya Ki God Mein .He founded Prakash Pictures, a film production company and Prakash Studios in Andheri East, Mumbai, which...
’s classic, Bharat Milap (1942), her other memorable roles as mother were in Charnon Ki Dasi (1941), Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib
Dabir-ul-Mulk, Najm-ud-Daula Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan , pen-name Ghalib and Asad , was a classical Urdu and Persian poet from India during British colonial rule...
, Bobby
Bobby (1973 film)
Bobby is a 1973 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film was widely popular, and widely imitated. It also represented the film début for Dimple Kapadia and the first leading role for Raj Kapoor's son, Rishi Kapoor....
(1973) and Bidaai
Bidaai
This page is about the Indian Bollywood film. You may be looking for the popular Indian drama Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai , also commonly referred to as simply Bidaai ....
(1974). She was awarded, the highest award in Indian cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It was instituted in 1969, the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke, considered as the father of Indian cinema.The award for a particular year is...
, for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema, in 1983.
Early life
She was born in a traditional Mumbaikar Goud Saraswat Brahmin family (Surname Laud) in present-day MaharashtraMaharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
. By the age of 26, Durga Khote was a widowed mother with two young sons, Bakul and Harin. She had to seek work in films in order to support her children. In doing so, she became a pioneer of sorts, as she hailed form a traditional family, and since the film industry at that time was regarded as the preserve of the base and the bawdy. Also, most of the female characters were played by men.
Early career
Durga Khote debuted in a minor role in an obscure 1931 silent film, Farebi Jaal, by the Prabhat Film CompanyPrabhat Film Company
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films was an Indian film production company and film studios, formed in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India in 1929, towards the end of silent films' era, by the noted film director V. Shantaram, along with V.G. Damle, K.R. Dhaiber, S. Fatelal and S.B...
, followed by Maya Machhindra (1932), but was soon promoted to play heroine in the 1932 double version (Hindi & Marathi) film "Ayodhyecha Raja
Ayodhyecha Raja
Ayodhyecha Raja was the first Marathi talkie released in 1932, directed by Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre...
", another Prabhat film, which was the first-ever Marathi
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
talkie and proved to be a runaway hit, where she essayed the role of Rani Taramati. There was no looking back for the diffident widow from Kolhapur after that. Indeed, she ventured yet another pioneering trend: despite working closely with Prabhat Film Company
Prabhat Film Company
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films was an Indian film production company and film studios, formed in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India in 1929, towards the end of silent films' era, by the noted film director V. Shantaram, along with V.G. Damle, K.R. Dhaiber, S. Fatelal and S.B...
, she broke away from the "studio system" (exclusive contract with a studio to work in its films on a monthly salary) then in vogue and became one of the first "freelance" artistes of that era by working occasionally with the New Theatres, and East India Film Co. (both at Calcutta), and Prakash Pictures.
In 1937, she produced and directed a film titled Saathi, making her one of the first women to step into this role in Indian cinema. The 40s open for her in a big way, with award winning performances in Aachary Atre's Payachi dasi(Marathi) & Charnon Ki Dasi(Hindi) (1941) and Vijay Bhatt
Vijay Bhatt
Vijay Bhatt was a noted producer-director-screenwriter of Hindi cinema, who made such films as Ram Rajya , Baiju Bawra , Goonj Uthi Shehnai and Himalaya Ki God Mein .He founded Prakash Pictures, a film production company and Prakash Studios in Andheri East, Mumbai, which...
's classic, Bharat Milap (1942), both of which got her the BFJA Best Actress Award consecutively for two years.
Durga Khote also remained active in theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
circuit for many years, especially the Marathi theatre in Bombay. She was actively associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association
Indian People's Theatre Association
Indian People’s Theatre Association was an association of leftist theatre-artists and others mostly based in Kolkata, West Bengal, Mumbai and Assam, India. Its goal was to bring cultural awakening among the people of India. It was the cultural wing of the Communist Party of India...
(IPTA), and worked in several plays for the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. In 1954, she famously performed the role of Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth may refer to:*Lady Macbeth, from William Shakespeare's play Macbeth**Queen Gruoch of Scotland, the real-life Queen on whom Shakespeare based the character...
, in V.V. Shirwadkar's Marathi adaptations of Macbeth
Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607...
, as Rajmukut, 'The Royal Crown', along with Nanasaheb Phatak
Later career
Durga Khote essayed a wide variety of roles over a career that was not only long but also untouched by scandal. She was the inspiration for several generations of Indian actresses, including veterans like the late Shobhna SamarthShobhna Samarth
Shobhna Samarth was a Marathi actress who began her career in the early days of talkie movies in the Indian film industry, and continued in lead roles into the 1950s. She started in Marathi cinema. Her first Hindi film, Nigahen Nafrat was released in 1935...
, who frequently spoke of how she had been inspired by Durga Khote's example.
During later years, she played several important character roles, such as the mother of the protagonist. Her portrayal of Jodhabai
Jodhabai
Mariam uz-Zamani Begum Sahiba , née Rajkumari Hira Kunwari, alias Harkha Bai was a Rajput princess who became the Mughal Empress, after her marriage to Mughal Emperor Akbar...
, the queen of Akbar torn between duty towards her husband and love towards her son in the film Mughal-e-Azam
Mughal-e-Azam
Mughal-E-Azam is a 1960 Indian historical epic film produced under the banner of Sterling Investment Corporation Pvt Ltd, and directed by K. Asif. With its unmatched production, K. Asif's magnum opus took nine years and $3 million to complete this movie. This was when a typical Bollywood film...
(1960) was well received. She went on to play other widely appreciated character roles in later movies such as the role of the grandmother of the heroine in Bobby
Bobby (1973 film)
Bobby is a 1973 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film was widely popular, and widely imitated. It also represented the film début for Dimple Kapadia and the first leading role for Raj Kapoor's son, Rishi Kapoor....
(1973) and the hero's aunt in Abhimaan (1973) and one more really memorable film Bidaai
Bidaai
This page is about the Indian Bollywood film. You may be looking for the popular Indian drama Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai , also commonly referred to as simply Bidaai ....
(1974), where she played a mother, a very sensitive role that can make you cry, and received the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
.
In 1963, she acted in Merchant Ivory
Merchant Ivory Productions
Merchant Ivory Productions is a film company founded in 1961 by producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory. Their films were for the most part produced by the former, directed by the latter, and scripted by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, with the noted exception of a few films. The films were often...
's debut film, The Householder
The Householder (film)
The Householder is a film by Merchant Ivory Productions, with a screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and James Ivory, and direction of James Ivory. It is based upon the 1960 novel of the same name by Jhabvala....
(1963), and her final memorable role was in Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Hrishikesh Mukherjee ) was a famous Indian film director known for a number of films, including Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Aashirwad, Bawarchi, and Namak Haraam.Popularly known as Hrishi-da, he directed 42 films during his career spanning over four decades,...
's Bawarchi
Bawarchi
Bawarchi is a 1972 Indian film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee starring Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Badhuri with Asrani, A.K...
(1972).
She acted in over 200 films in her career, and by 1980s she successfully diversified into production of short films, Ad films and documentaries by setting up Fact Films, and later, Durga Khote Productions, which produced Doordarshan
DoorDarshan
Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...
TV series Wagle Ki Duniya.
Later in life she wrote her acclaimed autobiography, in Marathi
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
which was later translated into English as "I Durga Khote", and moved to Alibaug, beach front near Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, and died on September 22, 1991.
Personal life
Her two sons Bakul and Harin were born in her first marriage with Vijay Mehta. It was a traditional marriage into an orthodox family. Vijay Mehta was a theatre doyenne and film director who died early in life. After she was widowed Khote had an unsuccessful second marriage to Mohammed Rashid.Her grandchildren from her two sons 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.
Her brother, Nandu Khote was a noted stage and silent movie actor, whose daughter Shobha Khote also acted in Hindi films, debuted in Seema
Seema (1955 film)
-Plot:After her parents pass away, teenager Gauri goes to live with her paternal uncle, Kashinath, and his wife. She is ill-treated there, made to do all the housework, and abused by her aunt. She is also asked to work as a servant for meager wages in another household, and her earnings are taken...
(1955), she later directed and produced Marathi films and entered television in the 90s. Viju Khote
Viju Khote
Viju Khote is an Indian actor who has worked as character actor in more than 300 films in Hindi cinema and Marathi cinema. He is especially famous as the dacoit Kalia in the film Sholay and the dialogue, Sardar maine aapka namak khaya hai and Robert in movie Andaz Apna Apna...
, most known for his role of Kalia in Sholay
Sholay
Sholay is a 1975 Indian action-adventure film produced by G.P. Sippy and directed by his son Ramesh Sippy. It is considered among the greatest films in the history of Indian cinema. Released on 15 August 1975, it stars Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bhaduri and...
(1975) is an noted character actor
Character actor
A character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
. Shobha Khote's daughter, Bhavna Balsaver, is also an award-winning TV actress. They appeared together in 1993 TV sitcom, Zabaan Sambhalke
Zabaan Sambhalke
Zabaan Sambhalke is a Hindi sitcom directed by Rajiv Mehra. It is the Indian version of the British sitcom Mind Your Language . The show followed Dekh Bhai Dekh, another popular sitcom on DD Metro, in prime time in 1993...
on DD Metro
DD Metro
DD Metro also known as DD 2 was Doordarshan's Hindi language general entertainment channel. At the time, DD Metro was on air, the channel was kept as a terrestrial channel, instead of exclusive satellite channel. However, it was available on many of the cable operators in India...
.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Character/Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Bollywood films of 1983 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1983:-Highest grossing:The top thirty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1983:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Daulat Ke Dushman | Sunil's mother | |
| 1980 Bollywood films of 1980 -Highest grossing:The top forty box office hits of the year 1980-1980 releases:... |
Karz Karz (film) Karz is a 1980 Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai, starring Rishi Kapoor and Tina Munim as leads, also in a feat of perfect casting was Simi Garewal, who stood out in her role of Kamini Verma, the murderous wife from the past life, which won her a Filmfare nomination.Film's music was by... |
Mrs. Shanta Prasad Verma | |
| 1979 Bollywood films of 1979 -Highest grossing:The top thirty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1979:The last eleven were declared flops but had huge openings on their release and the first twenty nine were declared superhits.-1979:... |
Chor Sipahee Chor Sipahee Chor Sipahee is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Prayag Rai.-Cast:*G. Asrani ... Doctor*Manju Asrani *Shabana Azmi ... Priya*Parveen Babi ... Bharti Khanna*Bhagwan ... Rahim*Leena Das ... Jamal's wife*Krishan Dhawan ... Priya's dad... |
Mrs. Khanna, Raja's mother | |
| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Chacha Bhatija Chacha Bhatija Chacha Bhatija is a 1977 Indian Hindi film directed by Manmohan Desai. It was the year's fourth hit for Manmohan Desai . It was his second film with Dharmendra... |
Mrs. D'Silva | |
| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Darling Darling | ||
| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Do Chehere Do Chehere Do Chehere is a 1977 Bollywood drama film directed by Kewal Misra. The film stars Dharmendra and Prem Nath.-Cast:*Dharmendra ... Kanwar Pran / C.I.D. S.P. Shukla*Prem Nath ... Qawaali Singer / INSP.*Bindu ... Dancer*Mahipal... |
Daadima | |
| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Naami Chor Naami Chor Naami Chor is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by Kamal Mehra.-Cast:*Biswajeet*Shatrughan Sinha *Leena Chandavarkar*Keshto Mukherjee*Durga Khote*Dev Kumar*Hiralal*Gajanan Jagirdar... |
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| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Paapi Paapi Paapi is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by O.P. Ralhan. Zeenat Aman plays a young woman who was raised on the wrong side of the law. Her estranged brother, played by Sunil Dutt, has become a police officer... |
Ashok's mother | |
| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Paheli Paheli (1977 film) Paheli is a 1977 Bollywood film produced by Tarachand Barjatya for Rajshri Productions. This family drama was directed by Prashant Nanda with Satyajeet and Nameeta Chandra playing the lead characters.... |
Brij Mohan's mother | |
| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Saheb Bahadur Saheb Bahadur Saheb Bahadur is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Chetan Anand.-Plot: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... |
Meena's grandmother | |
| 1976 Bollywood films of 1976 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1976:-Highest grossing:The top twenty five grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1976:... |
Jaaneman | Ronnie's mother | |
| 1976 Bollywood films of 1976 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1976:-Highest grossing:The top twenty five grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1976:... |
Jai Bajrang Bali | Devi Maa Anjani | |
| 1976 Bollywood films of 1976 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1976:-Highest grossing:The top twenty five grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1976:... |
Rangila Ratan Rangila Ratan Rangila Ratan is a 1976 Bollywood action film directed by S. Ramanathan.-Cast:*Rishi Kapoor*Parveen Babi*Ashok Kumar*Ajit*Jeevan*Durga Khote*Tun Tun*Sunder... |
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| 1976 Bollywood films of 1976 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1976:-Highest grossing:The top twenty five grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1976:... |
Shaque Shaque Shaque is a 1976 Bollywood drama film directed by Vikas Desai and Aruna Raje. The film stars Vinod Khanna.-Cast:*Vinod Khanna ... Vinod Joshi*Shabana Azmi ... Meena Joshi*Utpal Dutt ... Maan Singh*Bindu ... Rosita*Durga Khote ... Mrs. Bannerjee... |
Mrs. Bannerjee | |
| 1975 Bollywood films of 1975 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1975:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1975:--Aandhi could not run in theatres due to controversey... |
Chaitali | Manish's Mother | |
| 1975 Bollywood films of 1975 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1975:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1975:--Aandhi could not run in theatres due to controversey... |
Kala Sona Kala Sona Kala Sona is a 1975 Hindi film. Produced by Harish Shah and Vinod Shah and directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Feroz Khan, Parveen Babi, Prem Chopra, Farida Jalal, Helen, Durga Khote, Keshto Mukherjee and Bhagwan. The films music is by R. D. Burman and lyrics by Majrooh... |
Mrs. Ranjeet Singh | |
| 1975 Bollywood films of 1975 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1975:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1975:--Aandhi could not run in theatres due to controversey... |
Khushboo Khushboo (1975 film) Kushboo is a 1975 film based on the novel "Panditmashai" by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay and produced by Prasan Kapoor and directed by Gulzar. The film stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Sarika and Sharmila Tagore. The film's music is by R. D. Burman.-Cast:* Jeetendra - Dr... |
Brindaban's mother | |
| 1974 Bollywood films of 1974 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1974:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1974:Box office verdict of the last ten films in above list was flop-1974:-External links:... |
Bidaai | Parvati | Won 1975 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1974 Bollywood films of 1974 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1974:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1974:Box office verdict of the last ten films in above list was flop-1974:-External links:... |
Dil Diwana Dil Diwana Dil Diwana is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by Narenda Bedi. The film stars .-Cast:*Mumtaz Begum ... Nita's mom*Jaya Bhaduri ... Nita*Aruna Irani ... Gita*Kamal Kapoor ... Kapoor*Pinchoo Kapoor ... Manager*Randhir Kapoor ... Vijay... |
Vijay's Dadimaa | |
| 1974 Bollywood films of 1974 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1974:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1974:Box office verdict of the last ten films in above list was flop-1974:-External links:... |
Insaaniyat Insaaniyat Insaaniyat is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by Prayag Raj. The film stars Shashi Kapoor.-Cast:*Shashi Kapoor ... Dilip*Sujit Kumar ... Ram*Jayant ... Raghuvir / Diwan*Jagdeep ... Abdulla*Durga Khote ... Ram's mom*Krishan Dhawan ... Ramu... |
Ram's mother | |
| 1973 Bollywood films of 1973 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1973:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1973:Box office verdict of last twelve films in the above list are flops.-1973:-External links:... |
Bobby Bobby (1973 film) Bobby is a 1973 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film was widely popular, and widely imitated. It also represented the film début for Dimple Kapadia and the first leading role for Raj Kapoor's son, Rishi Kapoor.... |
Mrs. Braganza | |
| 1973 Bollywood films of 1973 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1973:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1973:Box office verdict of last twelve films in the above list are flops.-1973:-External links:... |
Namak Haraam Namak Haraam Namak Haraam , is a 1973 Indian Hindi film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The music is by R.D. Burman and the screenplay by Gulzar and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. The film also stars Rekha, Asrani, Raza Murad, A.K. Hangal, Simi Garewal and Om Shivpuri... |
Somu's Mother | |
| 1973 Bollywood films of 1973 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1973:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1973:Box office verdict of last twelve films in the above list are flops.-1973:-External links:... |
Abhimaan | Durga Mausi | |
| 1973 Bollywood films of 1973 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1973:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1973:Box office verdict of last twelve films in the above list are flops.-1973:-External links:... |
Gopi Gopi Gopi is a word of Sanskrit origin meaning 'cow-herd girl'. In Hinduism specifically the name gopi is used more commonly to refer to the group of cow herding girls famous within Vaishnava Theology for their unconditional devotion to Krishna as described in the stories of Bhagavata Purana and... |
Kunwar's Mother | |
| 1973 Bollywood films of 1973 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1973:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1973:Box office verdict of last twelve films in the above list are flops.-1973:-External links:... |
Agni Rekha Agni Rekha Agni Rekha is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Mahesh Kaul. The film stars Bindu and Sanjeev Kumar .-Cast:*G. Asrani*Bindu*Durga Khote*Sanjeev Kumar*Sharada... |
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| 1972 Bollywood films of 1972 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1972:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1972:The last five in the above list were declared flops at the box office.-1972:... |
Bawarchi Bawarchi Bawarchi is a 1972 Indian film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee starring Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Badhuri with Asrani, A.K... |
Seeta Sharma | |
| 1972 Bollywood films of 1972 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1972:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1972:The last five in the above list were declared flops at the box office.-1972:... |
Mere Bhaiya Mere Bhaiya Mere Bhaiya is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by Satyen Bose. The film stars Vijay Arora and Suresh Chatwal.-Cast:*Vijay Arora ... Subhash Sharma*Nazima ... Laxmi Sharma*Master Satyajeet ... young Subhash*Suresh Chatwal ... Avinash... |
Avinash's Mother | |
| 1972 Bollywood films of 1972 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1972:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1972:The last five in the above list were declared flops at the box office.-1972:... |
Raja Jani Raja Jani Raja Jani is a 1972 Hindi film. The film is produced by Madan Mohla and directed by Mohan Segal. The film stars Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Premnath, Prem Chopra, Johnny Walker, Sajjan, Bindu and Helen. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.... |
Rajmata | |
| 1972 Bollywood films of 1972 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1972:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1972:The last five in the above list were declared flops at the box office.-1972:... |
Shararat | Harry's mother | |
| 1971 Bollywood films of 1971 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1971:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1971:The last three in the above list were flops at the box office.-1971 releases:... |
Anand | Renu's Mother | Guest Appearance |
| 1971 Bollywood films of 1971 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1971:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1971:The last three in the above list were flops at the box office.-1971 releases:... |
Banphool Banphool Banphool is a 1971 Bollywood romance film directed by Vijay Bhatt. The film stars Jeetendra, Babita and Shatrughan Sinha.-Cast:*Jeetendra ... Haria*Babita Kapoor ... Gulabi*Shatrughan Sinha ... Ajay*G. Asrani... |
Haria's maternal grandma | |
| 1971 Bollywood films of 1971 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1971:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1971:The last three in the above list were flops at the box office.-1971 releases:... |
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari is a 1971 Bollywood comedy film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma. The film stars Jeetendra, Mumtaz and Aruna Irani .-Cast:*Mumtaz ... Neena*Birbal ... College student with glasses*Brahmachari ... Madan... |
Rajlaxmi S. Chaudhary | |
| 1970 Bollywood films of 1970 The 1970s saw the Indian cinemas turning more explosive and violent.A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1970:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1970:... |
Khilona Khilona Khilona is a 1970 Indian film directed by Chander Vohra and recipient of the Filmfare Best Movie Award. Mumtaz won the Filmfare Best Actress Award.... |
Thakurain Singh | |
| 1969 Bollywood films of 1969 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1969:-Highest grossing:The top twenty six grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1969:-1969:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Dharti Kahe Pukarke | ||
| 1969 Bollywood films of 1969 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1969:-Highest grossing:The top twenty six grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1969:-1969:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Ek Phool Do Mali Ek Phool Do Mali Ek Phool Do Mali is a 1969 Indian Bollywood film directed by Devendra Goel. The film took the third top spot at the box office in 1969. Balraj Sahni earned a Filmfare nomination as Best Supporting Actor.-Plot:... |
Leela | |
| 1969 Bollywood films of 1969 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1969:-Highest grossing:The top twenty six grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1969:-1969:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Jeene Ki Raah Jeene Ki Raah Jeene Ki Raah is a 1969 Hindi movie produced directed and written by L. V. Prasad. The film stars Jeetendra, Tanuja, Jagdeep and Sanjeev Kumar. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi... |
Janki | |
| 1969 Bollywood films of 1969 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1969:-Highest grossing:The top twenty six grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1969:-1969:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Pyar Ka Sapna | Sudha's mother | |
| 1968 Bollywood films of 1968 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1968:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1968:-1968:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Jhuk Gaya Aasman Jhuk Gaya Aasman Jhuk Gaya Aasman is a 1968 film directed by Lekh Tandon. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Rajendranath and Prem Chopra. Music is by Shankar Jaikishan. The film is a remake of the Hollywood film Here comes Mr. Jordan . It performed "below average" at the box office.-Plot summary:Sanjay... |
Mrs. Saxena | |
| 1968 Bollywood films of 1968 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1968:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1968:-1968:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Sapno Ka Saudagar Sapno Ka Saudagar Sapno Ka Saudagar is a 1968 film. The film is produced by B. Ananthaswami and directed by Mahesh Kaul. The film stars Raj Kapoor, Hema Malini, Tanuja, David and Nadira. The films music is by Shankar Jaikishan.... |
Peter's mother | |
| 1968 Bollywood films of 1968 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1968:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1968:-1968:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Sunghursh Sunghursh Sunghursh is a 1968 Hindi movie directed by Harnam Singh Rawail. It was based on a story by Jnanpith Award winner, Mahasweta Devi, which presents a fictionalized account of vendetta within a Thuggee cult in the holy Indian town of Varanasi.... |
Mrs. Bhawani Prasad | |
| 1967 Bollywood films of 1967 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1967:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1967:-1967:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Chandan Ka Palna Chandan Ka Palna Chandan Ka Palna is a 1967 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra.... |
Mrs. Radha Laxmidas | |
| 1966 Bollywood films of 1966 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1966:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1966:-1966:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Anupama | Ashok's Mother | |
| 1966 Bollywood films of 1966 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1966:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1966:-1966:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Daadi Maa | Daadi Maa/Maharani | |
| 1966 Bollywood films of 1966 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1966:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1966:-1966:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Devar Devar Devar is a 1966 Hindi film directed by Mohan Sehgal. It stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Deven Verma and Shashikala. The film is based on a short novel "Naa" by the noted Bengali writer, Tara Shankar Bandopadhyay .... |
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| 1966 Bollywood films of 1966 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1966:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1966:-1966:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Pyar Mohabbat | Rajmata Rajeshwari | |
| 1966 Bollywood films of 1966 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1966:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1966:-1966:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Sagaai | Sheel's mother | |
| 1965 Bollywood films of 1965 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1965:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1965:-1965:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Do Dil | Ranimaa | |
| 1965 Bollywood films of 1965 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1965:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1965:-1965:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Kaajal Kaajal Kaajal is a 1965 Bollywood film produced by Pannalal Maheshwari and directed by Ram Maheshwari. The film stars Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar, Dharmendra, Padmini, Helen, Durga Khote, Tun Tun , Mehmood and Mumtaz. The films music is by Ravi-Plot:... |
Rani Sahiba | |
| 1965 Bollywood films of 1965 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1965:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1965:-1965:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Purnima | Sharda R. Lal | |
| 1964 Bollywood films of 1964 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1964:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1964:-1964:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Benazir | ||
| 1964 Bollywood films of 1964 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1964:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1964:-1964:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Door Ki Awaaz | Prakash's mother | |
| 1964 Bollywood films of 1964 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1964:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1964:-1964:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Kaise Kahoon | ||
| 1964 Bollywood films of 1964 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1964:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1964:-1964:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Main Suhagan Hoon | ||
| 1964 Bollywood films of 1964 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1964:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1964:-1964:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Shagoon | ||
| 1963 Bollywood films of 1963 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1963:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1963:-1963:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
The Householder | Prem's Mother | |
| 1963 Bollywood films of 1963 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1963:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1963:-1963:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Mujhe Jeene Do Mujhe Jeene Do Mujhe Jeene Do is a 1963 Hindi film directed by Moni Bhattacharjee. This dacoit-drama stars Sunil Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Nirupa Roy, Rajendranath and Mumtaz.... |
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| 1962 Bollywood films of 1962 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1962:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1962:-1962:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Main Shadi Karne Chala | ||
| 1962 Bollywood films of 1962 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1962:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1962:-1962:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Man-Mauji | Dr. Mohan's mother | |
| 1962 Bollywood films of 1962 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1962:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1962:-1962:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Rungoli | Subhagi | |
| 1962 Bollywood films of 1962 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1962:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1962:-1962:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Son of India Son of India (1962 film) Son of India is a 1962 Bollywood film written and directed by Mehboob Khan. The film stars Kamaljith, Simi Garewal, Jayant and Kumkum in the lead roles... |
Head Nun | |
| 1961 Bollywood films of 1961 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1961:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1961:-1961:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan | Prabha's mother | |
| 1961 Bollywood films of 1961 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1961:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1961:-1961:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Kismet Palat Ke Dekh | ||
| 1961 Bollywood films of 1961 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1961:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1961:-1961:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Senapati Senapati Senapati is the Hindi word for general and Mahasenapati means great general. It is cognate with duke or Herzog and like this word means army leader .-List of few Maratha "Senapati" or "Commander-in-Chief":... |
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| 1960 Bollywood films of 1960 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1960:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1960:-1960:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Mughal-E-Azam Mughal-e-Azam Mughal-E-Azam is a 1960 Indian historical epic film produced under the banner of Sterling Investment Corporation Pvt Ltd, and directed by K. Asif. With its unmatched production, K. Asif's magnum opus took nine years and $3 million to complete this movie. This was when a typical Bollywood film... |
Maharani Jodha Bai | |
| 1960 Bollywood films of 1960 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1960:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1960:-1960:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Parakh Parakh (1960 film) Parakh is a 1960 Hindi film that seems to portray Bimal Roy's lighter side but is in fact a satirical look at Indian democracy in its early years. Roy received the Filmfare Best Director Award for the film.-Plot:... |
Rani Ma, J.C. Roy's mother | |
| 1960 Bollywood films of 1960 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1960:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1960:-1960:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Love in Simla Love in Simla Love In Simla is a 1960 Indian Hindi film, produced by Sashadhar Mukherjee and his Filmalaya production house. Directed by R.K. Nayyar, the film had the producer's son, Joy Mukherjee, in the lead... |
Sonia's grandmother | |
| 1960 Bollywood films of 1960 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1960:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1960:-1960:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Usne Kaha Tha | ||
| 1959 Bollywood films of 1959 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1959:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1959:-1959:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Ardhangini | Prakash's mother | |
| 1959 Bollywood films of 1959 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1959:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1959:-1959:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Ghar Ghar Ki Baat | ||
| 1959 Bollywood films of 1959 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1959:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1959:-1959:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Maine Jeena Seekh Liya | ||
| 1958 Bollywood films of 1958 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1958:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1958:-1958:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Raj Tilak | ||
| 1957 Bollywood films of 1957 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1957:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1957:-1957:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Bade Sarkar | ||
| 1957 Bollywood films of 1957 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1957:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1957:-1957:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Bhabhi Bhabhi (1957 film) Bhabhi is 1957 Hindi urdu film directed by R Krishnan Raju and S Panju for AVM Productions. The film stars Balraj Sahni, South Indian actress Pandari Bai, Nanda in pivotal roles.... |
Ratan's aunt | |
| 1957 Bollywood films of 1957 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1957:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1957:-1957:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Mera Salaam | ||
| 1957 Bollywood films of 1957 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1957:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1957:-1957:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Musafir Musafir (1957 film) Musafir is a 1957 Hindi movie. Written by Ritwik Ghatak and Hrishikesh Mukherjee the film is about a house and the lives of three families who live in it, so in essence it is three stories linked by the house. The movie is Hrishikesh's directorial debut. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Kishore Kumar,... |
Mrs. Nilambar Sharma | |
| 1956 Bollywood films of 1956 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1956:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1956:-1956:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Justice | ||
| 1956 Bollywood films of 1956 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1956:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1956:-1956:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Parivar | ||
| 1956 Bollywood films of 1956 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1956:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1956:-1956:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Patrani Patrani Patrani is a 1958 Hindi Black-and-white Costume drama written by R. S. Choudhury and directed by Vijay Bhatt. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, Pradeep Kumar in the lead with Shashikala, Durga Khote, Om Prakash, Jeevan, David Abraham Cheulkar, Leela Mishra, Kanchanamala, Praveen Paul, Ramesh Sinha,... |
Raj Mata | |
| 1956 Bollywood films of 1956 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1956:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1956:-1956:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Rajdhani Rajdhani (film) Rajdhani is a 1956 Indian action film directed by Naresh Saigal. Talat Mahmood and Lata Mangeshkar were playback singers for the film.... |
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| 1955 Bollywood films of 1955 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1955:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1955:-1955:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Adil-E-Jahangir | ||
| 1954 Bollywood films of 1954 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1954. Boot Polish produced by Raj Kapoor went on the won the Filmfare Best Movie Award in 1955.... |
Lakeeren | ||
| 1954 Bollywood films of 1954 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1954. Boot Polish produced by Raj Kapoor went on the won the Filmfare Best Movie Award in 1955.... |
Mirza Ghalib Mirza Ghalib (film) Mirza Ghalib is a Hindi / Urdu film, directed by Sohrab Modi. Based on the life of well known poet Mirza Ghalib, the film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Bharat Bhushan as Ghalib and Suraiya as his courtesan lover. The film won the Golden Lotus Award for National Film Award for Best Film in... |
Amma, Chaudvin's mother |
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| 1953 Bollywood films of 1953 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1953.Do Bigha Zameen directed and produced by Bengali director Bimal Roy and starring Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Ratan Kumar and Jagdeep won the Filmfare Best Movie Award... |
Chacha Chowdhury | ||
| 1953 Bollywood films of 1953 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1953.Do Bigha Zameen directed and produced by Bengali director Bimal Roy and starring Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Ratan Kumar and Jagdeep won the Filmfare Best Movie Award... |
Mashooka | ||
| 1953 Bollywood films of 1953 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1953.Do Bigha Zameen directed and produced by Bengali director Bimal Roy and starring Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Ratan Kumar and Jagdeep won the Filmfare Best Movie Award... |
Naag Panchami | ||
| 1953 Bollywood films of 1953 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1953.Do Bigha Zameen directed and produced by Bengali director Bimal Roy and starring Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Ratan Kumar and Jagdeep won the Filmfare Best Movie Award... |
Naulakha Haar | Devla | |
| 1953 Bollywood films of 1953 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1953.Do Bigha Zameen directed and produced by Bengali director Bimal Roy and starring Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Ratan Kumar and Jagdeep won the Filmfare Best Movie Award... |
Shikast Shikast (1953 film) Shikast is a 1953 Hindi movie produced and directed by Ramesh Saigal. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nalini Jaywant, Durga Khote, Om Prakash and K. N. Singh. The films music is by Shankar Jaikishan.... |
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| 1952 Bollywood films of 1952 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1952. Dilip Kumar went on to win the first Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1954 for his performance in Daag... |
Aandhiyan | ||
| 1952 Bollywood films of 1952 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1952. Dilip Kumar went on to win the first Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1954 for his performance in Daag... |
Lal Kunwar | ||
| 1952 Bollywood films of 1952 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1952. Dilip Kumar went on to win the first Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1954 for his performance in Daag... |
Mordhwaj | ||
| 1952 Bollywood films of 1952 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1952. Dilip Kumar went on to win the first Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1954 for his performance in Daag... |
Narveer Tanaji | ||
| 1952 Bollywood films of 1952 An overview of the films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1952. Dilip Kumar went on to win the first Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1954 for his performance in Daag... |
Sandesh | ||
| 1951 Bollywood films of 1951 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1951:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1951:-1951:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Aaram | Sita | |
| 1951 Bollywood films of 1951 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1951:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1951:-1951:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Hamari Shaan | ||
| 1951 Bollywood films of 1951 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1951:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1951:-1951:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Humlog | Mother | |
| 1951 Bollywood films of 1951 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1951:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1951:-1951:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Nai Zindagi | ||
| 1951 Bollywood films of 1951 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1951:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1951:-1951:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Sazaa | ||
| 1950 Bollywood films of 1950 An overview of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1950:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1950:-A-Z:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Alakh Niranjan | ||
| 1950 Bollywood films of 1950 An overview of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1950:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1950:-A-Z:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Beqasoor Beqasoor Beqasoor is a 1950 Bollywood film about a simple girl caught in the cross-fire of a deep-rooted sibling rivalry between her upright husband and her scheming brother-in-law. The film is directed by K. Amarnath and stars Madhubala. A moderate box-office success, the film became the seventh highest... |
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| 1950 Bollywood films of 1950 An overview of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1950:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1950:-A-Z:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Har Har Mahadev | ||
| 1950 Bollywood films of 1950 An overview of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1950:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1950:-A-Z:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Magroor | ||
| 1950 Bollywood films of 1950 An overview of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1950:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1950:-A-Z:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Nishana | ||
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Singaar | ||
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Jeet | Ratan's Mother | |
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Maya Bazaar | ||
| 1949 | Maya Bazaar | ||
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Anjuman | ||
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Seeta Sawayamwar | ||
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Maharani Minaldevi | ||
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Rukmini Swayamvar | ||
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Lakharani | Bichwa | |
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Pannadai | ||
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Phool | ||
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Veer Kunal | ||
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Maharathi Karna | Kunti | |
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Kurbani | ||
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Mahasati Ansuya | ||
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Mahatma Vidur | ||
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Prithvi Vallabh | Mrinalvati | |
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Tasveer | Vidya Devi | |
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Zameen | ||
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Bharat Milap | Maharani Kekaiyi | Hindi Hindi Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi... /Marathi Marathi language Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most... film |
| 1942 Bollywood films of 1942 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1942:-Highest grossing:The top five grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1942:-1942:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Vijay | ||
| 1941 | Payachi Dasi | Vidya's Mother-in-law | Marathi Marathi language Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most... film |
| 1941 Bollywood films of 1941 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1941:-Highest grossing:The top five grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1941:-1941:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database*... |
Charnon ki Dasi | Vidya's Mother-in-law | |
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Yamla Jat | ||
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Geeta | Durga | |
| 1940 | Geeta | Durga | Marathi Marathi language Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most... film |
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Narsi Bhagat | Manekbai | Gujarati Gujarati language Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages... /Hindi Hindi Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi... film |
| 1939 | Adhuri Kahani | Harbala | |
| 1938 | Nandakumar | ||
| 1938 | Saathi | ||
| 1937 | Pratibha | Pratibha | |
| 1936 | Amar Jyoti | Queen Saudamini | |
| 1935 | Inquilab | Miss Renee | |
| 1935 | Jeevan Natak | Miss Queen | |
| 1934 | Seeta | Seeta | |
| 1933 | Patit Pawan | ||
| 1933 | Rajrani Meera | Meera | |
| 1932 | Ayodhya Ka Raja | Taramati | |
| 1932 | Ayodhyecha Raja Ayodhyecha Raja Ayodhyecha Raja was the first Marathi talkie released in 1932, directed by Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre... |
Taramati | Hindi Hindi Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi... /Marathi Marathi language Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most... film |
| 1932 | Maya Machhindra | Queen | Hindi Hindi Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi... /Marathi Marathi language Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most... film |
| 1931 | Farebi Jaal | ||
Awards
- 1942: BFJA Awards: Best Actress: Charnon Ki Dasi (1941)
- 1943: BFJA Awards: Best Actress: Bharat Milap(1942)
- 1958: Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardSangeet Natak Akademi AwardSangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. It is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists. The award consists since 2003 of Rs. 50,000, a citation, an angavastram , and a tamrapatra...
- 1968: Padma ShriPadma ShriPadma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
- 1970: Maharashtra State Award: Dhartichi Lekre
- 1974: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress AwardFilmfare Best Supporting Actress AwardThe Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
: BidaaiBidaaiThis page is about the Indian Bollywood film. You may be looking for the popular Indian drama Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai , also commonly referred to as simply Bidaai .... - 1983: Dadasaheb Phalke AwardDadasaheb Phalke AwardThe Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It was instituted in 1969, the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke, considered as the father of Indian cinema.The award for a particular year is...
, the lifetime recognition award for films from Government of IndiaGovernment of IndiaThe Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
Further reading
- I, Durga Khote: An autobiography, translated into English by Shanta Gokhale (to be published in June 2006); ISBN 13: 978-0-19-567475-0 & ISBN 10: 0195674758