Zohra Sehgal has been a fine artist and veteran icon of the Bollywood industry. Today Google dedicated a doodle to Sehgal who has been an inspiration to millions and has had one of the most vivid careers as an Indian actress and stage artist.
The special doodle, that showed the legendary actress in a classical dance posture, was designed by artist Parvati Pillai.
Wearing a pink saree and smiling while dancing, the doodle embodies Segal’s nature. Without any further ado.
The full name of Zohra Segal was Sahibzadi Zohra Begum Mumtaz-Ullah Khan. She was born in Saharanpur, India on April 27, 1912.
She attended a prestigious ballet school in Dresden, Germany in her early 20s and later toured internationally with the Indian dance pioneer Uday Shankar.
After she returned to India, Years later in 1945, Segal joined the Indian People’s Theatre Association and took to acting.
Some of her famous films include Neecha Nagar (Lowly City), the film was awarded one of the highest honours at Cannes Film Festival in 1946.
It was on this day, her film Neecha Nagar was awarded one of the highest honours at the Cannes Film Festival in 1946.
It was the first-ever critical success of an Indian movie in the international waters making September 29.
A recipient of Padma Shri in 1998, the Kalidas Samman in 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2010, Segal appeared in multiple British films, TV shows, and Hindi movies like Dil Se, Veer-Zaara, Cheeni Kum, Kal Ho Na Ho, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham in a career spanning over six decades.
“I grew up watching her as the evergreen granny and have been enthralled by her love for acting and dancing, especially in her twilight years. She taught me what it meant to be passionate about my work and to never be afraid of new challenges,” said Pillai.
“Zohra Sehgal lived her life to the fullest. In today’s challenging times, it is important to be optimistic and keep smiling!” Pillai added.
Zohra’s career has truly inspired women all across the globe to break free from the societal norms and do what the heart desires.
The lady managed to create a nice fan base for herself and continues to be remembered as the coolest grandmother any star could ask for on-screen.
Zohra passed away in the year 2014 after suffering a cardiac arrest. She lived a life of honour and her contributions to the Indian cinema and entertainment, in general, speak volumes of it.
