Zohra Sehgal
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About
Zohra Sehgal was an Indian actress, dancer and choreographer with a career spanning several decades in theatre, film and television, in both India and Britain. She was one of the earliest Indian actresses to gain recognition internationally.
Personal details
- Also known as
- Zohra Segal, Zohra Mumtaz Sehgal
- Born
- April 27, 1912
- Birthplace
- Saharanpur
- Nationality
- British Raj
- Education
- Queen Mary College, Lahore
- Years active
- 1935–2007
Known for
- Bhaji on the Beach (1993)
- Dil Se (1998)
- Cheeni Kum (2007)
- Saawariya (2007)
Awards
- Padma Shri
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Vibhushan
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
