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Zohra Sehgal

Acting Born Apr 27, 1912 Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India 24 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.

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Full filmography

  • The Bill (1984)
  • Theatre 625 (1964) as Amma
  • Veer-Zaara (2004) as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
  • Mind Your Language (1977) as Mrs Singh
  • The Jewel in the Crown (1984) as Lili Chatterjee
  • Bend It Like Beckham (2002) as Biji
  • Dil Se.. (1998) as Amar's Grandmother
  • The Regiment (1972)
  • Little Napoleons (1994) as Jayaben Shah
  • Tandoori Nights (1985) as Gran
  • Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) as Dadi
  • The Mistress of Spices (2005) as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
  • Saawariya (2007) as Lilian
  • Caravaggio (1986) as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
  • The Long Duel (1967) as Devi
  • Anita and Me (2002) as Nanima
  • The Guru (1969) as Mastani
  • Bhaji on the Beach (1993) as Pushpa
  • Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002) as Dadi
  • Cheeni Kum (2007)
  • Tales That Witness Madness (1973) as Malia (segment "Luau")
  • Saaya (2003) as Sister Martha
  • Shadey (1985) as Indian Cleaning Woman
  • Dillagi (1999)