Zohra Sehgal
Acting
Born: 1912-04-27 in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Biography
Zohra Mumtaz Sehgal (born Sahibzadi Zohra Mumtazullah Khan Begum; 27 April 1912 – 10 July 2014) was an Indian actress, dancer, and choreographer. Having begun her career as a member of a contemporary dance troupe, she transitioned into acting roles beginning in the 1940s. Sehgal appeared in several British films, television shows, and Bollywood productions in a career that spanned over eight decades.
Known For
The Bill
Theatre 625
Amma
Mind Your Language
Mrs Singh
Storyboard
Ayah
The Jewel in the Crown
Lili Chatterjee
Bend It Like Beckham
Biji
Veer-Zaara
Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Tales That Witness Madness
Malia (segment "Luau")
The Regiment
Little Napoleons
Jayaben Shah
Firm Friends
Suvira Bhatia
Dil Se..
Amar's Grandmother
Caravaggio
Jerusaleme's Grandmother
The Mistress of Spices
First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Inquilab
Narrator
Tandoori Nights
Gran
Saawariya
Lilian
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Dadi
The Long Duel
Devi
Cheeni Kum
Shakuntala
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Dadi
Anita and Me
Nanima
Saaya
Sister Martha
Harem
Affaf
The Mystic Masseur
Auntie
Bhaji on the Beach
Pushpa
The Guru
Mastani
Shadey
Indian Cleaning Woman
Dharti Ke Lal
Neecha Nagar
Bhabi
Dillagi
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Elderly Lady
Partition
The Courtesans of Bombay
Herself
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grandmother