Zohra Sehgal

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Zohra Sehgal

Acting April 27, 1912

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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 memb…

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Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham

6.3 2002 Movie
The Bill

The Bill

6.8 1984 TV Show
Veer-Zaara

Veer-Zaara

7.5 2004 Movie
Theatre 625

Theatre 625

7.2 1964 TV Show
Dil Se..

Dil Se..

6.9 1998 Movie
The Mistress of Spices

The Mistress of Spices

6.2 2005 Movie
Caravaggio

Caravaggio

6.1 1986 Movie
Mind Your Language

Mind Your Language

8.2 1977 TV Show
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

6.4 1999 Movie
Saawariya

Saawariya

5.5 2007 Movie
Tales That Witness Madness

Tales That Witness Madness

5.5 1973 Movie
The Jewel in the Crown

The Jewel in the Crown

6.5 1984 TV Show

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2008
    Inquilab

    Movie Narrator

  2. 2007
    Saawariya

    Movie Lilian

  3. 2007
    Cheeni Kum

    Movie

  4. 2005
    The Mistress of Spices

    Movie First Mother (as Zohra Segal)

  5. 2005
    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Movie Grandmother

  6. 2005
    Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya

    Movie

  7. 2004
    Veer-Zaara

    Movie Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan

  8. 2003
    Saaya

    Movie Sister Martha

  9. 2002
    Anita and Me

    Movie Nanima

  10. 2002
    Chalo Ishq Ladaaye

    Movie Dadi

  11. 2002
    Bend It Like Beckham

    Movie Biji

  12. 2001
    The Mystic Masseur

    Movie Auntie

  13. 2000
    Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa

    Movie Elderly Lady

  14. 1999
    Dillagi

    Movie

  15. 1999
    Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    Movie Dadi

  16. 1998
    Dil Se..

    Movie Amar's Grandmother

More credits
  1. 1994
    Little Napoleons

    TV show Jayaben Shah

  2. 1993
    Bhaji on the Beach

    Movie Pushpa

  3. 1992
    Firm Friends

    TV show Suvira Bhatia

  4. 1991
    Masala

    Movie Grandma

  5. 1987
    Partition

    Movie

  6. 1986
    Caravaggio

    Movie Jerusaleme's Grandmother

  7. 1985
    Harem

    Movie Affaf

  8. 1985
    Tandoori Nights

    TV show Gran

  9. 1985
    Shadey

    Movie Indian Cleaning Woman

  10. 1984
    The Bill

    TV show

  11. 1984
    The Jewel in the Crown

    TV show Lili Chatterjee

  12. 1983
    Storyboard

    TV show Ayah

  13. 1983
    Inspector Ghote Moves In

    Movie Ayah

  14. 1983
    The Courtesans of Bombay

    Movie Herself

  15. 1977
    Mind Your Language

    TV show Mrs Singh

  16. 1973
    Tales That Witness Madness

    Movie Malia (segment "Luau")

  17. 1972
    The Regiment

    TV show

  18. 1969
    The Guru

    Movie Mastani

  19. 1967
    The Long Duel

    Movie Devi

  20. 1964
    Theatre 625

    TV show Amma

  21. 1956
    C.I.D.

    Movie Choreographer

  22. 1951
    Baazi

    Movie Choreographer

  23. 1946
    Neecha Nagar

    Movie Bhabi

  24. 1946
    Dharti Ke Lal

    Movie