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About Shubha Khote

Shubha Khote was born on 30 August 1937 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, according to several biographical sources. However, IMDb and some entertainment databases list her birth date as 20 March 1940. Because of this discrepancy, the birth date should be treated carefully when entering it into a database.

She was born into a family with strong connections to theatre and cinema. Her father, Nandu Khote, was a well-known stage and silent-film actor. Her younger brother was actor Viju Khote, famous for playing Kalia in Sholay. Actress Durga Khote was her aunt.

Shubha began performing on stage when she was only four years old. Interestingly, acting was not initially her main ambition. She was an accomplished sportsperson and became known for her achievements in swimming and cycling, including national-level success in women's cycling.

She made her Hindi-film debut with Seema (1955), directed by Amiya Chakraborty. She played Putli in the film, which starred Nutan and Balraj Sahni. During the filming of a cycling sequence, she reportedly suffered a serious accident, but continued with her career.

Her early films included Paying Guest (1957), Dekh Kabira Roya (1957), Didi (1959), Chhoti Bahen (1959) and Anari (1959). Her performances gradually established her as a talented comic performer.

Her pairing with Mehmood became particularly popular. They appeared together in several successful films, including Chhoti Bahen, Sasural, Bharosa, Dil Tera Diwana, Hamrahi and Love in Tokyo. Their comic timing became one of the memorable features of Hindi cinema of the 1960s.

Shubha also received two Filmfare Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress in 1962, for her performances in Gharana and Sasural.

Her later film career included memorable appearances in Gol Maal (1979), Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), Coolie (1983), Naseeb (1981), Koyla (1997), Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003), Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) and Marathi films such as Bucket List.

Shubha has also worked extensively in television and theatre. Her television credits include Zabaan Sambhalke, Ek Raja Ek Rani, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and Eka Lagnachi Teesri Goshta. She has also directed and produced stage productions, including comedy plays.

She is married to D. M. Balsavar and has children, including actress Bhavana Balsavar.

Shubha Khote remains active in the public and entertainment sphere and is remembered as one of Hindi cinema's enduring comic and character performers. A 2026 profile described her as one of India's beloved comic actors.

Personal Details

• Name: Shubha Khote
• Profession: Actress, Comedian, Theatre Artist, Director
• Birth Date: 30 August 1937*
• Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Death Date: N/A / Still alive
• Film Debut: Seema (1955)
• Notable Films: Seema, Chhoti Bahen, Anari, Gharana, Sasural, Love in Tokyo, Gol Maal, Ek Duuje Ke Liye, Koyla, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
• Brother: Viju Khote
• Aunt: Durga Khote
• Daughter: Bhavana Balsavar
• Husband: D. M. Balsavar
• Notable Co-star: Mehmood
• Languages: Hindi, Marathi
• Years Active: 1955–present