‘Durgabai Kamat’: History Of An Indian Cinema Actress

BY: BHARAT EXPRESS

Durgabai Kamat born in 1879 - 1997 Pune, Maharashtra

First Female Actress

She played a crucial role in Indian film history

Her Role

Mohini Bhasmasur & Ghilami Zanjeer

Durgabai’s Movies

Her journey is remarkable because as she was a female who wanted to explore despite family's disagreement

Problems She faced

Dadasaheb Phalke searched for a female lead for the Movie Mohini Bhasmasur, & that's when he met Durgabai Kamat

Turning point

Raghnath Gokhle was her spouse with  whom she had a child, Kamlabai Gokhle

Family

She gave the future to Indian Cinema, opening lots of opportunities for females in this industry

Future Opportunities