Zohra Sehgal
Acting
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
2008Inquilab
Narrator
2007Saawariya
Lilian
2007Cheeni Kum
2005Chicken Tikka Masala
Grandmother
2005The Mistress of Spices
First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
2005Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2004Veer-Zaara
Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
2003Saaya
Sister Martha
2002Bend It Like Beckham
Biji
2002Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Dadi
2002Anita and Me
Nanima
2001The Mystic Masseur
Auntie
2000Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Elderly Lady
1999Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Dadi
1999Dillagi
1998Dil Se..
Amar's Grandmother
1993Bhaji on the Beach
Pushpa
1987Partition
1986Caravaggio
Jerusaleme's Grandmother
1985Harem
Affaf
1985Shadey
Indian Cleaning Woman
1983The Courtesans of Bombay
Herself
1973Tales That Witness Madness
Malia (segment "Luau")
1969The Guru
Mastani