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