Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 27, 1912
Died
July 10, 2014 (age 102)
Place of Birth
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Also Known As
Zohra Segal
Zhora Saigal
Zohra Saigal
Zora Seghal
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.
Known For
TV
The Bill
1984
TV
Theatre 625
Amma
1964
TV
Mind Your Language
Mrs Singh
1977
TV
The Regiment
1972
TV
The Jewel in the Crown
Lili Chatterjee
1984
Film
Veer-Zaara
Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
2004
Film
Harem
Affaf
1985
Film
Cheeni Kum
2007
Film
Bend It Like Beckham
Biji
2002
TV
Little Napoleons
Jayaben Shah
1994
TV
Tandoori Nights
Gran
1985
Film
Dil Se..
Amar's Grandmother
1998
Film
Caravaggio
Jerusaleme's Grandmother
1986
Film
The Mistress of Spices
First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
2005
Film
Inquilab
Narrator
2008
Film
Saawariya
Lilian
2007
Film
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Dadi
1999
Film
Bhaji on the Beach
Pushpa
1993
Film
Inspector Ghote Moves In
Ayah
1983
Film
Anita and Me
Nanima
2002
Filmography
2008FilmInquilabas Narrator2007FilmSaawariyaas Lilian2007FilmCheeni Kum2005FilmThe Mistress of Spicesas First Mother (as Zohra Segal)2005FilmChicken Tikka Masalaas Grandmother2005FilmKaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya2004FilmVeer-Zaaraas Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan2003FilmSaayaas Sister Martha2002FilmAnita and Meas Nanima2002FilmChalo Ishq Ladaayeas Dadi2002FilmBend It Like Beckhamas Biji2001FilmThe Mystic Masseuras Auntie2000FilmTera Jadoo Chal Gayaaas Elderly Lady1999FilmDillagi1999FilmHum Dil De Chuke Sanamas Dadi1998FilmDil Se..as Amar's Grandmother1994TVLittle Napoleonsas Jayaben Shah1993FilmBhaji on the Beachas Pushpa1991FilmMasalaas Grandma1987FilmPartition1986FilmCaravaggioas Jerusaleme's Grandmother1985FilmHaremas Affaf1985TVTandoori Nightsas Gran1985FilmShadeyas Indian Cleaning Woman1984TVThe Bill1984TVThe Jewel in the Crownas Lili Chatterjee1983FilmInspector Ghote Moves Inas Ayah1983FilmThe Courtesans of Bombayas Herself1977TVMind Your Languageas Mrs Singh1973FilmTales That Witness Madnessas Malia (segment "Luau")1972TVThe Regiment1969FilmThe Guruas Mastani1967FilmThe Long Duelas Devi1964TVTheatre 625as Amma1946FilmNeecha Nagaras Bhabi1946FilmDharti Ke Lal1943FilmShakuntala