Cast & creator
Zohra Sehgal
Best known for The Bill, Theatre 625, Mind Your Language
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.
Also known as: Zohra Segal, Zhora Saigal, Zohra Saigal, Zora Seghal
33
film credits
9
television credits
39
1943–2008 · acting roles
6.2
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (42)
Showing 42 of 42 credits
The Bill
1984
Theatre 625
Amma
1964
Mind Your Language
Mrs Singh
1977
The Jewel in the Crown
Lili Chatterjee
1984
Bend It Like Beckham
Biji
2002
Storyboard
Ayah
1983
The Regiment
1972
Veer-Zaara
Zahida 'Bebe' Hayaat Khan
2004
Tandoori Nights
Gran
1985
The Mistress of Spices
First Mother (as Zohra Segal)
2005
Little Napoleons
Jayaben Shah
1994
Caravaggio
Jerusaleme's Grandmother
1986
Firm Friends
Suvira Bhatia
1992
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Dadi
1999
Tales That Witness Madness
Malia (segment "Luau")
1973
Bhaji on the Beach
Pushpa
1993
Dil Se..
Amar's Grandmother
1998
Saawariya
Lilian
2007
Cheeni Kum
2007
Anita and Me
Nanima
2002
The Long Duel
Devi
1967
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Elderly Lady
2000
Harem
Affaf
1985
Shakuntala
1943
Saaya
Sister Martha
2003
Neecha Nagar
Bhabi
1946Neecha Nagar
Choreographer
1946
The Courtesans of Bombay
Herself
1983
Inquilab
Narrator
2008Inspector Ghote Moves In
Ayah
1983
Dillagi
1999
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Dadi
2002
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
2005
The Guru
Mastani
1969
C.I.D.
Choreographer
1956
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grandmother
2005
Partition
1987
The Mystic Masseur
Auntie
2001
Dharti Ke Lal
1946
Shadey
Indian Cleaning Woman
1985
Baazi
Choreographer
1951Masala
Grandma
1991