Jyotsna Keshav Bhole

Jyotsna Keshav Bhole also known as Jyotsnabai Bhole (Marathi: ज्योत्स्ना केशव भोळे) (11 May 1914 5 August 2001), was a veteran Marathi stage artist and a Hindustani classical singer. Along with Padmabai Vartak, she was among the first female actresses to perform the role of a female character in Marathi theatre in the play Andhalyachi Shala in 1933.

Jyotsna Keshav Bhole
Jyotsna Keshav Bhole, from a 1939 issue of The Indian Listener
Born
Durga Kelekar

(1914-05-11)11 May 1914
Died5 August 2001(2001-08-05) (aged 87)
Pune, Maharashtra
NationalityIndian
Known forMarathi theatre
Hindustani classical music
SpouseKeshav Vaman Bhole
Children4

Bhole was popularly known for the drama song Bola Amrut Bola composed by Sangeetkalanidhi Master Krishnarao Phulambrikar. She was awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1976, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama.

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