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.
Filmography
Inquilab
2008
as Narrator
Saawariya
2007
as Lilian
Cheeni Kum
2007
The Mistress of Spices
2005
as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
Chicken Tikka Masala
2005
as Grandmother
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
Veer-Zaara
2004
as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
Saaya
2003
as Sister Martha
Anita and Me
2002
as Nanima
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
as Dadi
Bend It Like Beckham
2002
as Biji
The Mystic Masseur
2001
as Auntie
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Elderly Lady
Dillagi
1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999
as Dadi
Dil Se..
1998
as Amar's Grandmother
Bhaji on the Beach
1993
as Pushpa
- No poster
Masala
1991
as Grandma
Partition
1987
Caravaggio
1986
as Jerusaleme's Grandmother
Harem
1985
as Affaf
Shadey
1985
as Indian Cleaning Woman
- No poster
Inspector Ghote Moves In
1983
as Ayah
The Courtesans of Bombay
1983
as Herself