Biography
Zohra Mumtaz Sehgal (born Sahibzadi Zohra Mumtazullah Khan Begum; 27 April 1912 β 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 six decades.
Sehgal's most notable films include Neecha Nagar, Afsar (1946), Bhaji on the Beach (1992), The Mystic Masseur (2001), Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Dil Se.. (1998), Saaya (2003), Veer-Zara (2004) Saawariya and Cheeni Kum (2007); and the TV serials The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Tandoori Nights (1985β87) and Amma and Family (1996). At the age of 90, she played the central character in the 2002 film Chalo Ishq Ladaaye. Considered the doyenne of Indian theatre, she acted with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) and Prithviraj Kapoor's Prithvi Theatre for 14 years.Sehgal was awarded the Padma Shri in 1998, Kalidas Samman in 2001, and in 2004 the Sangeet Natak Akademi (India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama) presented her with its highest award, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship for lifetime achievement. She received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, in 2010. She died in a New Delhi hospital on 10 July 2014 due to cardiac arrest.
Filmography
all 30
Movies 25
TV Shows 5
Saawariya (2007)
Cheeni Kum (2007)
The Mistress of Spices (2005)
Chicken Tikka Masala (2005)
Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2005)
Veer-Zaara (2004)
Saaya (2003)
Anita and Me (2002)
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)
The Mystic Masseur (2001)
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
Dillagi (1999)
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Dil Se.. (1998)
Little Napoleons (1994)
Bhaji on the Beach (1993)
Masala (1991)
Partition (1987)
Caravaggio (1986)
Harem (1985)
Tandoori Nights (1985)
The Bill (1984)
The Courtesans of Bombay (1983)
Mind Your Language (1977)
Tales That Witness Madness (1973)
The Regiment (1972)
The Long Duel (1967)
Baazi (1951)
Neecha Nagar (1946)
Dharti Ke Lal (1946)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1912-04-27
Deathday2014-07-10 (102 years old)
Birth PlaceSaharanpur, India
SiblingsUzra Butt
CitizenshipsBritish Raj, India
AwardsSangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
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