Zohra Sehgal

Acting

Zohra Sehgal

Born April 27, 1912Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India37 credits

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
2008Inquilab
as NarratorMovie
Saawariya
2007Saawariya
as LilianMovie
The Mistress of Spices
2005The Mistress of Spices
as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)Movie
Chicken Tikka Masala
2005Chicken Tikka Masala
as GrandmotherMovie
Veer-Zaara
2004Veer-Zaara
as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat KhanMovie
Saaya
2003Saaya
as Sister MarthaMovie
Anita and Me
2002Anita and Me
as NanimaMovie
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Elderly LadyMovie
Dil Se..
1998Dil Se..
as Amar's GrandmotherMovie
Little Napoleons
1994Little Napoleons
as Jayaben ShahTV
M
1991Masala
as GrandmaMovie
Caravaggio
1986Caravaggio
as Jerusaleme's GrandmotherMovie
Harem
1985Harem
as AffafMovie
Shadey
1985Shadey
as Indian Cleaning WomanMovie
The Jewel in the Crown
1984The Jewel in the Crown
as Lili ChatterjeeTV
Tales That Witness Madness
1973Tales That Witness Madness
as Malia (segment "Luau")Movie
The Guru
1969The Guru
as MastaniMovie
The Long Duel
1967The Long Duel
as DeviMovie
Neecha Nagar
1946Neecha Nagar
as BhabiMovie