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Zohra Sehgal

Acting

Born April 27, 1912 · Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Died July 10, 2014

Also known as Zohra Segal · Zhora Saigal · Zohra Saigal

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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.

Awards & recognition

  • Padma Vibhushan · 2010
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship · 2004
  • Padma Bhushan · 2002
  • Padma Shri · 1998
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Award · 1963

Filmography13 titles

Mind Your Language

1977as Mrs Singh

Veer Zaara

2004as Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan

Dil Se..

1998as Amar's Grandmother

The Bill

1984

The Jewel in the Crown

1984as Lili Chatterjee

Straight from the Heart

1999as Dadi

Cheeni Kum

2007

Bend It Like Beckham

2002as Biji

The Mistress of Spices

2005as First Mother (as Zohra Segal)

Caravaggio

1986as Jerusaleme's Grandmother

Saawariya

2007as Lilian

Dillagi

1999

Tales That Witness Madness

1973as Malia (segment "Luau")