
Zohra Sehgal
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 27, 1912
- Died
- July 10, 2014 (aged 102)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography

Inquilab
Movie · as Narrator

Saawariya
Movie · as Lilian

Cheeni Kum
Movie

Chicken Tikka Masala
Movie · as Grandmother

The Mistress of Spices
Movie · as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)

Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
Movie

Veer-Zaara
Movie · as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan

Saaya
Movie · as Sister Martha

Bend It Like Beckham
Movie · as Biji

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Movie · as Dadi

Anita and Me
Movie · as Nanima

The Mystic Masseur
Movie · as Auntie

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Movie · as Elderly Lady

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Movie · as Dadi

Dillagi
Movie

Dil Se..
Movie · as Amar's Grandmother

Little Napoleons
TV · as Jayaben Shah · 3 eps

Bhaji on the Beach
Movie · as Pushpa

Firm Friends
TV · as Suvira Bhatia · 8 eps
Masala
Movie · as Grandma

Partition
Movie

Caravaggio
Movie · as Jerusaleme's Grandmother

Harem
Movie · as Affaf

Shadey
Movie · as Indian Cleaning Woman

Tandoori Nights
TV · as Gran · 12 eps

The Bill
TV · 2 eps

The Jewel in the Crown
TV · as Lili Chatterjee · 2 eps

The Courtesans of Bombay
Movie · as Herself
Inspector Ghote Moves In
Movie · as Ayah

The Honorary Consul
Movie · as Maria

Storyboard
TV · as Ayah · 1 ep

Mind Your Language
TV · as Mrs Singh · 1 ep

Tales That Witness Madness
Movie · as Malia (segment "Luau")

The Regiment
TV · 1 ep

The Guru
Movie · as Mastani

The Long Duel
Movie · as Devi

Theatre 625
TV · as Amma · 1 ep

Dharti Ke Lal
Movie

Neecha Nagar
Movie · as Bhabi

Shakuntala
Movie