Zohra Sehgal
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Bend It Like Beckham
2002
as Biji
Veer-Zaara
2004
as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Anita and Me
2002
as Nanima
Dil Se..
1998
as Amar's Grandmother
Caravaggio
1986
as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
Saawariya
2007
as Lilian
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Dadi
The Mistress of Spices
2005
as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Neecha Nagar
1946
as Bhabi
Cheeni Kum
2007
The Mystic Masseur
2001
as Auntie
The Long Duel
1967
as Devi
Tales That Witness Madness
1973
as Malia (segment "Luau")
Bhaji on the Beach
1993
as Pushpa
Shadey
1985
as Indian Cleaning Woman
Harem
1985
as Affaf
Inquilab
2008
as Narrator
Partition
1987
Dharti Ke Lal
1946
The Guru
1969
as Mastani