Zohra Sehgal

Actor

Born April 27, 1912 in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Died July 10, 2014.

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.

Acting

Inquilab
Film, 2008
as Narrator
Saawariya
Film, 2007
as Lilian
Cheeni Kum
Film, 2007
The Mistress of Spices
Film, 2005
as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Film, 2005
as Grandmother
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
Film, 2005
Veer-Zaara
Film, 2004
as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Saaya
Film, 2003
as Sister Martha
Anita and Me
Film, 2002
as Nanima
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Film, 2002
as Dadi
Bend It Like Beckham
Film, 2002
as Biji
The Mystic Masseur
Film, 2001
as Auntie
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Film, 2000
as Elderly Lady
Dillagi
Film, 1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Film, 1999
as Dadi
Dil Se..
Film, 1998
as Amar's Grandmother
Little Napoleons
TV series, 1994
as Jayaben Shah
Bhaji on the Beach
Film, 1993
as Pushpa
Firm Friends
TV series, 1992
as Suvira Bhatia
Masala
Film, 1991
as Grandma
Partition
Film, 1987
Caravaggio
Film, 1986
as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
Harem
Film, 1985
as Affaf
Tandoori Nights
TV series, 1985
as Gran
Shadey
Film, 1985
as Indian Cleaning Woman
The Bill
TV series, 1984
2 episodes
The Jewel in the Crown
TV series, 1984
as Lili Chatterjee
Inspector Ghote Moves In
Film, 1983
as Ayah
Storyboard
TV series, 1983
as Ayah
Mind Your Language
TV series, 1977
as Mrs Singh