Zohra Sehgal
ActingAlso Known As
Zohra Segal, Zhora Saigal, Zohra Saigal, Zora Seghal
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.
Movies
(30 total)
Bend It Like Beckham
as Biji
Veer-Zaara
as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Dil Se..
as Amar's Grandmother
The Mistress of Spices
as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Caravaggio
as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
Saawariya
as Lilian
Tales That Witness Madness
as Malia (segment "Luau")
Bhaji on the Beach
as Pushpa
Harem
as Affaf
Anita and Me
as Nanima
The Long Duel
as Devi
Chicken Tikka Masala
as Grandmother
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
as Dadi
Saaya
as Sister Martha
The Mystic Masseur
as Auntie
Neecha Nagar
as Bhabi
Shadey
as Indian Cleaning Woman
TV Shows
(7 total)
Mind Your Language
as Mrs Singh
The Jewel in the Crown
as Lili Chatterjee
Theatre 625
as Amma
Tandoori Nights
as Gran
Little Napoleons
as Jayaben Shah