Zohra Sehgal
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 38
Movies (30)
Inquilab2008Narrator
Saawariya2007Lilian
Cheeni Kum2007
The Mistress of Spices2005First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Chicken Tikka Masala2005Grandmother
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya2005
Veer-Zaara2004Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Saaya2003Sister Martha
Anita and Me2002Nanima
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye2002Dadi
Bend It Like Beckham2002Biji
The Mystic Masseur2001Auntie
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa2000Elderly Lady
Dillagi1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam1999Dadi
Dil Se..1998Amar's Grandmother
Bhaji on the Beach1993Pushpa- Masala1991Grandma
Partition1987
Caravaggio1986Jerusaleme's Grandmother
Harem1985Affaf
Shadey1985Indian Cleaning Woman- Inspector Ghote Moves In1983Ayah
The Courtesans of Bombay1983Herself
Tales That Witness Madness1973Malia (segment "Luau")
The Guru1969Mastani
The Long Duel1967Devi
Neecha Nagar1946Bhabi
Dharti Ke Lal1946
Shakuntala1943
Shows (8)
Little Napoleons1994Jayaben Shah
Tandoori Nights1985Gran
The Bill1984
The Jewel in the Crown1984Lili Chatterjee
Storyboard1983Ayah
Mind Your Language1977Mrs Singh
The Regiment1972
Theatre 6251964Amma