Remembering Zohra Sehgal on her 9th death anniversary

By Mansi Mathur

Zohra Sehgal: The Jewel of Indian Cinema

Zohra Mumtaz Sehgal was a legendary Indian actress, dancer, and choreographer. Born in April 1912, she had began acting in 1940s.

The eminent Padma recipient

Sehgal was awarded the Padma Shri in 1998. Later, she received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, in 2010.

Featured in Cheeni Kum

Sehgal played a crucial role in Amitabh Bachchan's 2007 film, Cheeni Kum. They worked together for the first time in the film.

A glimpse from Veer Zaara

Zohra Sehgal has acted in superhits namely Cheeni Kum, Veer-Zaara and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Featured in Ranbir Kapoor's 'Saawariya'

'Saawariya' is the last film that Zohra Sehgal acted in.

Zohra Sehgal: A Legacy

Zohra Sehgal, a beloved Indian actress and dancer who continued making movies into her 90s, died in New Delhi on 2014 today. She was 102.