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.

Known For

The Bill

Theatre 625

Veer-Zaara

Mind Your Language

The Jewel in the Crown

Bend It Like Beckham

The Regiment

Dil Se..

All Movies (30)

• Inquilab2008 · as Narrator
• Saawariya2007 · as Lilian
• Cheeni Kum2007
• The Mistress of Spices2005 · as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
• Chicken Tikka Masala2005 · as Grandmother
• Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya2005
• Veer-Zaara2004 · as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
• Saaya2003 · as Sister Martha
• Anita and Me2002 · as Nanima
• Chalo Ishq Ladaaye2002 · as Dadi
• Bend It Like Beckham2002 · as Biji
• The Mystic Masseur2001 · as Auntie
• Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa2000 · as Elderly Lady
• Dillagi1999
• Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam1999 · as Dadi
• Dil Se..1998 · as Amar's Grandmother
• Bhaji on the Beach1993 · as Pushpa
• Masala1991 · as Grandma
• Partition1987
• Caravaggio1986 · as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
• Harem1985 · as Affaf
• Shadey1985 · as Indian Cleaning Woman
• Inspector Ghote Moves In1983 · as Ayah
• The Courtesans of Bombay1983 · as Herself
• Tales That Witness Madness1973 · as Malia (segment "Luau")
• The Guru1969 · as Mastani
• The Long Duel1967 · as Devi
• Neecha Nagar1946 · as Bhabi
• Dharti Ke Lal1946
• Shakuntala1943

All TV Shows (7)

• Little Napoleons1994 · as Jayaben Shah
• Tandoori Nights1985 · as Gran
• The Bill1984
• The Jewel in the Crown1984 · as Lili Chatterjee
• Mind Your Language1977 · as Mrs Singh
• The Regiment1972
• Theatre 6251964 · as Amma