India's first female film actress, Durgabai Kamat, was born about 1879.

She began her professional life with the dawn of Indian cinema in the early 1900s.

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Durgabai was a multi-talented performer who excelled in singing, dancing, and acting.

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"Bhasmasur Mohini" (1913) and "Savitri Satyavan" (1914) are two notable movies.

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She worked with Dadasaheb Phalke, a pioneering filmmaker.

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The presence of Durgabai Kamat dismantled preexisting hurdles for women in the field.

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She was essential in empowering women in the entertainment industry.

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Future actresses in Indian film are still motivated by her legacy.

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In India, she is regarded as a cultural icon.

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Pioneering work of Durgabai Kamat has forever changed the course of Indian film

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