Person

Zohra Sehgal

Acting · 1912–2014 · 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

2008InquilabNarrator
2007SaawariyaLilian
2007Cheeni Kum
2005The Mistress of SpicesFirst Mother (as Zohra Segal)
2005Chicken Tikka MasalaGrandmother
2005Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2004Veer-ZaaraZahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
2003SaayaSister Martha
2002Anita and MeNanima
2002Chalo Ishq LadaayeDadi
2002Bend It Like BeckhamBiji
2001The Mystic MasseurAuntie
2000Tera Jadoo Chal GayaaElderly Lady
1999Dillagi
1999Hum Dil De Chuke SanamDadi
1998Dil Se..Amar's Grandmother
1994Little NapoleonsJayaben Shah
1993Bhaji on the BeachPushpa
1992Firm FriendsSuvira Bhatia
1991MasalaGrandma
1987Partition
1986CaravaggioJerusaleme's Grandmother
1985HaremAffaf
1985Tandoori NightsGran
1985ShadeyIndian Cleaning Woman
1984The Bill
1984The Jewel in the CrownLili Chatterjee
1983Inspector Ghote Moves InAyah
1983StoryboardAyah
1983The Courtesans of BombayHerself
1977Mind Your LanguageMrs Singh
1973Tales That Witness MadnessMalia (segment "Luau")
1972The Regiment
1969The GuruMastani
1967The Long DuelDevi
1964Theatre 625Amma
1956C.I.D.Choreographer
1951BaaziChoreographer
1946Neecha NagarBhabi
1946Dharti Ke Lal
1943Shakuntala

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