Google Doodle celebrates the renowned actor, dancer, and choreographer, Zohra Sehgal on September 29 as her film Neecha Nagar was released at the Cannes Film Festival on this day in 1946.
The film became Indian cinema’s first international critical success and received the festival’s highest honour — Palme d’Or prize.
Starting her career at the age of 28, Zohra appeared on the big screen for around six decades.
She received many accolades and awards including Padma Shri in 1998, and Padma Vibhushan in 2010.
A few facts on the ace iconic actor:
- She returned to Mumbai after the Indo-Pak Partition
2. She was diagnosed with glaucoma and she lost vision in her left eye when she was one. However, she was treated in England and she recovered.
3. Zohra travelled to many countries in Europe and West Asia in a car. She was fond of learning about various food, cultures and traditions.
4. She never refused any role