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.
Acted in 35
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grandmother
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
Movie
- 2004
- 2003
Saaya
Sister Martha
- 2002
Anita and Me
Nanima
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Dadi
- 2001
The Mystic Masseur
Auntie
- 2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Elderly Lady
1990s
- 1999
Dillagi
Movie
- 1998
- 1994
Little Napoleons
Jayaben Shah · 3 episodes
- 1993
Bhaji on the Beach
Pushpa
- 1992
Firm Friends
Suvira Bhatia · 8 episodes
1980s
- 1987
Partition
Movie
- 1986
Caravaggio
Jerusaleme's Grandmother
- 1985
Harem
Affaf
Tandoori Nights
Gran · 12 episodes
Shadey
Indian Cleaning Woman
- 1984
- 1983
1970s
- 1977
- 1973
Tales That Witness Madness
Malia (segment "Luau")
- 1972
The Regiment
TV
1960s
- 1969
The Guru
Mastani
- 1967
The Long Duel
Devi
- 1964
1940s
- 1946
Neecha Nagar
Bhabi
Dharti Ke Lal
Movie
- 1943
Shakuntala
Movie
Other crew 3
1950s
- 1956
C.I.D.
Choreographer
- 1951
Baazi
Choreographer
1940s
- 1946
Neecha Nagar
Choreographer
Appearances2
2000s
- 2008
Inquilab
Narrator
1980s
- 1983
The Courtesans of Bombay
Herself