I, Durga Khote: An Autobiography

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Oxford University Press, 2006 - Biography & Autobiography - 192 pages
"I, Durga Khote is the account of the life and work of an actress who entered the world of Indian films when women from respectable families were still forbidden to do so. The era of silent movies was coming to an end, and the new talkies gave Durga Khote the opportunity to showcase her talent." "Catapulted into the film industry by early marriage and premature widowhood, her autobiography reveals Khote's grit in the face of tragedy, her determination to be independent, and her constant desire to learn. While her professional life was marked by success, her personal life was overshadowed by disappointments and tragedies." "Shanta Gokhale's translation from the Marathi (published in 1982) retains the flavours and nuances of the original work. Gayatri Chatterjee's Introduction discusses the genre of personal writing, particularly in Marathi literature, and contextualizes I, Durga Khote within it." "This autobiography will interest readers of Indian literature in translation, autobiographies, and Indian cinema, as well as students of women's studies. It will especially appeal to Mumbaikars as much of Durga Khote's story is about the city and its people."--BOOK JACKET.

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The Laud Family Home
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My Marriage
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The Bodys Debt
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Copyright

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