Zohra Sehgal
Born: 1912-04-27 in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died: 2014-07-10
Known For: Acting
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
2008
- Inquilab as Narrator
2007
- Saawariya as Lilian
- Cheeni Kum
2005
- The Mistress of Spices as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
- Chicken Tikka Masala as Grandmother
- Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2004
- Veer-Zaara as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
2003
- Saaya as Sister Martha
2002
- Bend It Like Beckham as Biji
- Anita and Me as Nanima
- Chalo Ishq Ladaaye as Dadi
2001
- The Mystic Masseur as Auntie
2000
- Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Elderly Lady
1999
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam as Dadi
- Dillagi
1998
- Dil Se.. as Amar's Grandmother
1994
- Little Napoleons as Jayaben Shah
1993
- Bhaji on the Beach as Pushpa
1992
- Firm Friends as Suvira Bhatia
1991
- Masala as Grandma
1987
1986
- Caravaggio as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
1985
- Tandoori Nights as Gran
- Harem as Affaf
- Shadey as Indian Cleaning Woman
1984
- The Bill
- The Jewel in the Crown as Lili Chatterjee
1983
- Storyboard as Ayah
- Inspector Ghote Moves In as Ayah
- The Courtesans of Bombay as Herself
1977
- Mind Your Language as Mrs Singh
1973
- Tales That Witness Madness as Malia (segment "Luau")
1972
1969
- The Guru as Mastani
1967
- The Long Duel as Devi
1964
- Theatre 625 as Amma
1956
- C.I.D. ... (Choreographer)
1951
- Baazi ... (Choreographer)
1946
- Dharti Ke Lal
- Neecha Nagar as Bhabi