Durga Khote

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Characters played by Durga Khote

Seeta — Bawarchi (1972)

Ramnath's wife. Suffers from gout, preventing her from helping with chores. Her frequent complaints add to the family's daily conflicts.

Aunt Durga (Durga Mausi) — Abhimaan (1973)

Subir's aunt who delivers heavy criticism regarding his vanity and treatment of Uma after the couple separates. Her rebuke serves as the catalyst for Subir's self-realization and subsequent reconciliation.

Ronnie's Mother — Jaaneman (1976)

Ronnie's mother leaves home on a holy pilgrimage, creating the circumstances in which Ronnie brings Santo to stay at his house. She is present at the story's conclusion, where she gives her blessing to Ronnie and Santo's love.

Maharani Jodha Bai — Mughal-e-Azam (1960)

Maharani Jodha Bai is Emperor Akbar’s wife and the mother of Prince Salim. Akbar undertakes a pilgrimage to pray that she will give birth to a son, making her motherhood central to the continuation of his dynasty and to the story’s opening events.

Somu's Mother — Namak Haraam (1973)

Somu's Mother is identified as a member of Somu's family whose condition is reported to Vicky after his release. Bipinlal Pandey says that she is well but away from Somu, making her an important personal connection in the account of Somu's family circumstances.

Rajmata Rajeshwari — Pyar Mohabbat (1966)

The blind mother of the late Prince Naresh and Rana Mahesh. Firmly believes her missing son will return one day and refuses to allow Uday Singh to ascend the throne, making her a central figure in the political deception.

Mrs. Braganza — Bobby (1973)

Bobby's elderly grandmother who raises her alongside Jack and warmly welcomes Raj, facilitating their initial meeting and friendship.

Rani Maa — Kaajal (1965)

Rani Maa takes in the clerk’s orphaned children, Kaushal and Madhavi, and raises them alongside her own son, Rajesh. After Kaushal dies in a boating accident, Rajesh blames her as well as himself. She remains part of the household when Rajesh marries Bhanu and Madhavi later leaves.

Renu's mother — Anand (1971)

Renu's mother who holds authority over her daughter's marriage prospects. Anand personally steps in to persuade her and ultimately blesses the union between Renu and Dr. Bhaskar.

Harbala — Adhuri Kahani (1939)

Harbala is an educated, liberal woman oppressed by her conservative husband, Seth Gopaldas. Determined that her children, Somnath and Neelam, should have freer lives, she grows frustrated with her husband's authoritarian traditionalism and commits suicide.

Brindaban's mother — Khushboo (1975)

Brindaban's mother becomes happy to accept Kusum as her daughter-in-law when Kusum and Brindaban meet again. She is part of the family whose blessing accompanies their eventual union, helping connect Kusum with Brindaban's household after the earlier rejection by his father.

Prem's mother — The Householder (1963)

Prem's mother is the parent whose arrival disrupts the newly married couple's relationship. Her interference in Prem and Indu's marriage becomes more than Indu can handle, and Indu leaves to return to her family. The synopsis identifies her as a central source of conflict between the spouses.

Career Overview

Durga Khote has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Signature works include Bharat Milap, Savangadi, Malkin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
female
Known Credits
98
Birth Date
1905-01-13
Birth Place
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

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