Zohra Sehgal
Acting
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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
Filmography
Inquilab
2008
as Narrator
Saawariya
2007
as Lilian
Cheeni Kum
2007
Chicken Tikka Masala
2005
as Grandmother
The Mistress of Spices
2005
as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
Veer-Zaara
2004
as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Saaya
2003
as Sister Martha
Bend It Like Beckham
2002
as Biji
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
as Dadi
Anita and Me
2002
as Nanima
The Mystic Masseur
2001
as Auntie
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Elderly Lady
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Dadi
Dillagi
1999
Dil Se..
1998
as Amar's Grandmother
Little Napoleons
1994
as Jayaben Shah
Bhaji on the Beach
1993
as Pushpa
Firm Friends
1992
as Suvira Bhatia
Masala
1991
as Grandma
Partition
1987
Caravaggio
1986
as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
Harem
1985
as Affaf
Shadey
1985
as Indian Cleaning Woman
Tandoori Nights
1985
as Gran
The Bill
1984
The Jewel in the Crown
1984
as Lili Chatterjee
The Courtesans of Bombay
1983
as Herself
Inspector Ghote Moves In
1983
as Ayah
Storyboard
1983
as Ayah
Mind Your Language
1977
as Mrs Singh
Tales That Witness Madness
1973
as Malia (segment "Luau")
The Regiment
1972
The Guru
1969
as Mastani
The Long Duel
1967
as Devi
Theatre 625
1964
as Amma
Dharti Ke Lal
1946
Neecha Nagar
1946
as Bhabi
Shakuntala
1943