Zohra Sehgal
Acting • Born 1912-04-27 – Died 2014-07-10
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.
Filmography
37 credits
Veer-Zaara
Movie • 2004
Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Movie • 1999
Dadi
Chicken Tikka Masala
Movie • 2005
Grandmother
The Mistress of Spices
Movie • 2005
First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Saawariya
Movie • 2007
Lilian
Masala
Movie • 1991
Grandma
Bend It Like Beckham
Movie • 2002
Biji
Dil Se..
Movie • 1998
Amar's Grandmother
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Movie • 2002
Dadi
Dillagi
Movie • 1999
Caravaggio
Movie • 1986
Jerusaleme's Grandmother
Bhaji on the Beach
Movie • 1993
Pushpa
Harem
Movie • 1985
Affaf
The Courtesans of Bombay
Movie • 1983
Herself
The Long Duel
Movie • 1967
Devi
Partition
Movie • 1987
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Movie • 2000
Elderly Lady
Saaya
Movie • 2003
Sister Martha
Anita and Me
Movie • 2002
Nanima
Tales That Witness Madness
Movie • 1973
Malia (segment "Luau")
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
Movie • 2005
The Mystic Masseur
Movie • 2001
Auntie
Dharti Ke Lal
Movie • 1946
Cheeni Kum
Movie • 2007
Inquilab
Movie • 2008
Narrator
Inspector Ghote Moves In
Movie • 1983
Ayah
Shadey
Movie • 1985
Indian Cleaning Woman
The Guru
Movie • 1969
Mastani
Neecha Nagar
Movie • 1946
Bhabi
Shakuntala
Movie • 1943
The Bill
TV • 1984
The Regiment
TV • 1972
Mind Your Language
TV • 1977
Mrs Singh
The Jewel in the Crown
TV • 1984
Lili Chatterjee
Theatre 625
TV • 1964
Amma
Little Napoleons
TV • 1994
Jayaben Shah
Tandoori Nights
TV • 1985
Gran