Zohra Sehgal gave a vivacious account of herself in some blockbusters including Dil Se, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Veer-Zaara, Cheeni Kum, Saawariya, Bend It Like Beckham, and Mistress of Spices. The Padma Sri, the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan, the Kalidas Samman, and the Sangeet Natak Academy Award are some of the brightest jewels in her crown.