Who was the first actress in Indian cinema?

The first Indian actress was Durgabai Kamat, who starred in the 1913 silent film "Raja Harishchandra". Produced by the Royal Bioscope Company, the role of Raja Harishchandra was played by Anna Salunke, while Kamat played the male role of Taramati, a princess who dresses up as a warrior to save the king's life.