Known For
Acting
Born
Apr 27, 1912
Died
Jul 10, 2014
Place of Birth
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Credits
41 titles
Zohra Sehgal
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
Filmography
Inquilab
Narrator
Saawariya
Lilian
Cheeni Kum
The Mistress of Spices
First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grandmother
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
Veer-Zaara
Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Saaya
Sister Martha
Anita and Me
Nanima
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Dadi
Bend It Like Beckham
Biji
The Mystic Masseur
Auntie
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Elderly Lady
Dillagi
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Dadi
Dil Se..
Amar's Grandmother
Little Napoleons
Jayaben Shah
Bhaji on the Beach
Pushpa
Firm Friends
Suvira Bhatia
Masala
Grandma
Partition
Caravaggio
Jerusaleme's Grandmother
Harem
Affaf
Tandoori Nights
Gran
Shadey
Indian Cleaning Woman
The Bill
The Jewel in the Crown
Lili Chatterjee
Storyboard
Ayah
Inspector Ghote Moves In
Ayah
The Courtesans of Bombay
Herself
Mind Your Language
Mrs Singh
Tales That Witness Madness
Malia (segment "Luau")
The Regiment
The Guru
Mastani
The Long Duel
Devi
Theatre 625
Amma
C.I.D.
Choreographer
Baazi
Choreographer
Neecha Nagar
Bhabi
Dharti Ke Lal
Shakuntala