Zohra Sehgal

by | Jul 23, 2025 | Art and Culture, Padma Vibhushan

Zohra Sehgal (1912–2014) was a foundational figure in South Asian performing arts, with a career spanning eight decades across dance, theatre, and cinema. Born Sahibzadi Zohra Mumtazullah Khan Begum into a liberal landed family in Rampur, she was raised by her...