Shubha Khote
Shubha Khote (born 1940) is an Indian film and television actress. She is the older sister of actor Viju Khote.
Early life and education
Shubha Khote studied at St. Teresa's High School, Girgaum, Mumbai and then graduated in English Literature from Wilson College. Her father Nandu Khote was a stage actor, and had also acted in the silent movies. Her aunt, Durga Khote, was also a well-known actress. Her daughter, Bhavana Balsavar is also a TV actress.
Career
She made her stage debut as child actor at age 4. Shubha Khote made her film debut in Seema (1955) as Putli.
This role came to her since she was a good cyclist and her cycling attracted the 'Seema's team for her selection. Since then, she has starred in a large number of Hindi and Marathi movies, stage shows and TV serials. She was mostly starred opposite Mehmood and the pair became hit in 'Sasural', 'Bharosa', 'Ziddi', 'Chhoti Behan', 'Sanjh Aur Savera', 'Love in Tokyo', 'Grahasthi', 'Humrahi', 'Beti Bete'. She also played negative roles in 'Paying Guest' and 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye'. In 1962, at the 9th Filmfare Awards, she received two nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Gharana and Sasural, though lost to Nirupa Roy.