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Zohra Sehgal
Born 1912-04-27Saharanpur, 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 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
InquilabNarratorSaawariyaLilianCheeni KumRoleThe Mistress of SpicesFirst Mother (as Zohra Segal)Chicken Tikka MasalaGrandmotherKaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein AayaRoleVeer-ZaaraZahida 'Bebe' Hayaat KhanSaayaSister MarthaAnita and MeNanimaChalo Ishq LadaayeDadiBend It Like BeckhamBijiThe Mystic MasseurAuntieTera Jadoo Chal GayaaElderly LadyDillagiRoleHum Dil De Chuke SanamDadiDil Se..Amar's GrandmotherBhaji on the BeachPushpaMasalaGrandmaPartitionRoleCaravaggioJerusaleme's GrandmotherHaremAffafShadeyIndian Cleaning WomanInspector Ghote Moves InAyahThe Courtesans of BombayHerself