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Durgabai Kamat (c. 1879) was a Marathi actress, who was the first actress in Indian cinema. [1] Early and personal life. Kamat was born in a Hindu family. [2] . She was also the maternal grandmother of veteran Marathi actor Chandrakant Gokhale, [3] and the great-grandmother of actors Vikram Gokhale and Mohan Gokhale. [1] Career.
May 17, 1997 · Durgabai Kamat, the Marathi actress created a new episode on Indian history of cinema, by portraying the role of Goddess Parvathi in the movie, while her daughter played the parallel lead of Mohini in the film.
Jun 21, 2022 · Durgabai Kamat. Born in a conservative Brahmin family, married at an early age, separated and raising her daughter as a single parent, Durgabai Kamat went on to become the first female actor...
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Feb 1, 2024 · For children: Who was Durgabai Kamat, the first female film actor of India? An excerpt from ‘A Star Named Bibha And Other Stories,’ by Anwesha Sengupta, Simantini Mukhopadhyay, and Supurna ...
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Nov 5, 2023 · Durgabai Kamat, born around 1879, left an incredible mark on the history of Indian cinema as the first female actress in India to grace its silver screen.
Mar 7, 2023 · Durgabai Kamat, a single mother, had turned to acting to support her child, breaking the shackles of the society that constrained women to make a career in performing arts, and if they did, were often pushed into prostitution. Kamat was disowned by her own community for her decision.
Mar 7, 2018 · Learn about Durgabai Kamat, who broke the social taboo and became the first female actress in Indian cinema in 1913. She was a single mother, a theatre artist and a pioneer for women in the film industry.
