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)