Acting

Zohra Sehgal

Born 1912-04-27 · Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Died 2014-07-10

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.

Credits

Newest first

Inquilab
as Narrator
2008
Saawariya
as Lilian
2007
Cheeni Kum
2007
The Mistress of Spices
as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
2005
Chicken Tikka Masala
as Grandmother
2005
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
Veer-Zaara
as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
2004
Saaya
as Sister Martha
2003
Anita and Me
as Nanima
2002
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Dadi
2002
Bend It Like Beckham
as Biji
2002
The Mystic Masseur
as Auntie
2001
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Elderly Lady
2000
Dillagi
1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
as Dadi
1999
Dil Se..
as Amar's Grandmother
1998
Little Napoleons
as Jayaben Shah
1994
Bhaji on the Beach
as Pushpa
1993
Firm Friends
as Suvira Bhatia
1992
Masala
as Grandma
1991
Partition
1987
Caravaggio
as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
1986
Harem
as Affaf
1985
Tandoori Nights
as Gran
1985
Shadey
as Indian Cleaning Woman
1985
The Bill
1984
The Jewel in the Crown
as Lili Chatterjee
1984
Inspector Ghote Moves In
as Ayah
1983
Storyboard
as Ayah
1983
The Courtesans of Bombay
as Herself
1983
Mind Your Language
as Mrs Singh
1977
Tales That Witness Madness
as Malia (segment "Luau")
1973
The Regiment
1972
The Guru
as Mastani
1969
The Long Duel
as Devi
1967
Theatre 625
as Amma
1964
C.I.D.
Choreographer
1956
Baazi
Choreographer
1951
Neecha Nagar
as Bhabi
1946
Neecha Nagar
Choreographer
1946
Dharti Ke Lal
1946
Shakuntala
1943