Zohra Segal Cutting Cake On Her 100th Birthday
As legendary actress Zohra Sehgal turns 100 yesterday. She seems as lively as ever when she celebrated her 100th birthday with cake and an official biography on her, written by her own daughter. Zohra Sehgal was singing on her 100 birthday, “Abhi na jaana chhod kar… ki cake abhi kata nahin… ki pet abhi bhara nahin (Don’t leave the party, the cake hasn’t been cut yet, tummy isn’t filled yet).
Zohra Sehgal’s first film was ‘Dharti Ke Lal’ in 1946. ahaer next film was ‘Neecha Nagar’ released in the same year. Her first TV programme ‘Doctor Who’ (1964-65) started a journey that can be envy of any actor. Zohra Sehgal featured in some of the most famous TV series such as ‘Mind Your Language’, ‘
Bollywood wishes her on twitter. Eminent writer Salman Rushdie said, “The eminent Indian actress Zohra Sehgal is 100 years young! Congrats to my Zohra Khala! Much love from New York.”
Dia Mirza wrote, “100th Birthday of the Grand Lady of Indian theatre and cinema Zohra Sehgal! What a journey!!! And what a Lady! #Salute #HappyBirthdayZohraji”
Anupam Kher also wished Zohra Sehgal on her 100 birthday, “Zohra Sehgal the legendary actress turns 100 today. She is the symbol of Indian Cinema completing 100yrs. Happy Birthday GRAND LADY.:).”
Shabana Azami also wished by saying, “Zohra Aapa you are an inspiration to all of us.Saalgirah Mubarak aur behad ehtram ke saath salaam aapki zindadili ko.”
