Zohra Sehgal
Known for
Acting
Life
1912 – 2014 (aged 102)
Born in
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Credits
View on IMDb38 acting credits
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
Bend It Like Beckham
11 Apr 2002
Veer-Zaara
12 Nov 2004
Dil Se..
22 Aug 1998
The Mistress of Spices
11 Sep 2005
Caravaggio
29 Aug 1986
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
18 Jun 1999
Saawariya
09 Nov 2007
Mind Your Language
30 Dec 1977
Filmography
2008
- Inquilabas Narrator
2007
- Saawariyaas Lilian
- Cheeni Kum
2005
- The Mistress of Spicesas First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
- Chicken Tikka Masalaas Grandmother
- Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2004
- Veer-Zaaraas Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
2003
- Saayaas Sister Martha
2002
- Anita and Meas Nanima
- Chalo Ishq Ladaayeas Dadi
- Bend It Like Beckhamas Biji
2001
- The Mystic Masseuras Auntie
2000
- Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaaas Elderly Lady
1999
1998
- Dil Se..as Amar's Grandmother
1994
- Little Napoleonsas Jayaben Shah3 episodes
1993
- Bhaji on the Beachas Pushpa
1992
- Firm Friendsas Suvira Bhatia8 episodes
1991
- Masalaas Grandma
1987
1986
- Caravaggioas Jerusaleme's Grandmother
1985
- Haremas Affaf
- Tandoori Nightsas Gran12 episodes
- Shadeyas Indian Cleaning Woman
1984
- The Bill2 episodes
- The Jewel in the Crownas Lili Chatterjee2 episodes
1983
- Inspector Ghote Moves Inas Ayah
- Storyboardas Ayah1 episode
1977
- Mind Your Languageas Mrs Singh1 episode
1973
- Tales That Witness Madnessas Malia (segment "Luau")
1972
- The Regiment1 episode
1969
- The Guruas Mastani
1967
- The Long Duelas Devi
1964
- Theatre 625as Amma1 episode
1946
- Neecha Nagaras Bhabi
- Dharti Ke Lal