Zohra Sehgal
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Veer-Zaara
as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
2004
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
as Dadi
1999
Chicken Tikka Masala
as Grandmother
2005
The Mistress of Spices
as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
2005
Saawariya
as Lilian
2007
Masala
as Grandma
1991
Bend It Like Beckham
as Biji
2002
Dil Se..
as Amar's Grandmother
1998
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Dadi
2002
Dillagi
1999
Caravaggio
as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
1986
Bhaji on the Beach
as Pushpa
1993
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Elderly Lady
2000
Partition
1987
Harem
as Affaf
1985
The Long Duel
as Devi
1967
The Courtesans of Bombay
as Herself
1983
Saaya
as Sister Martha
2003
Anita and Me
as Nanima
2002
Tales That Witness Madness
as Malia (segment "Luau")
1973
