Zohra Sehgal dies at 102: Celebrities Mourn Death On Twitter

Legendary actress Zohra Sehgal, who essayed character roles with aplomb in a career spanning both theatre and cinema, died here today at the age of 102. A Padma Vibhushan awardee, Sehgal breathed her last at Max hospital here around 4:30 PM. She died of a cardiac arrest and was unwell for last three-four days.

The news was broken in the night by historian Irfan Habib who tweeted, "Just confirmed that Zohra Aapa is no more..." 

Sehgal, a vivacious personality, started her career as a dancer with Uday Shankar in 1935. She had appeared in many Bollywood films as a character actor as well as in English language films besides television series and plays. Often called the grand old lady of Bollywood, she last appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Saawariya" in 2007. A Padma Shri awardee, she also received the Padma Vibhshan in 2010.

Meanwhile, tribute poured in from the film industry, soon after the news of her demise and celebrities took to Twitter to expressed their condolences.

Prolific & full of life, Zohra Sehgal made a mark through her acting, which is admired across generations. Saddened on her demise.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2014

T 1541 - Zohra Sehgal passes away at 102 yrs ..what a journey and what an immensely loveable co star ! Prayers for her blessed soul !!

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 10, 2014

A journey of million miles overloaded with smiles. Even at a 100 plus i have yet to meet a naughtier young girl…..will miss you Zohra…

— SHAH RUKH KHAN (@iamsrk) July 10, 2014

102 n a legacy that will always be a part of Indian cinema.It was an honour to know #ZohraSehgal and to b a part of films while she was.RIP

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 10, 2014

RIP Zohra Sehgal.....what a life....it's that moment when you truly celebrate the end of such a legendary and glorious era....

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 10, 2014

RIP Zohra Sehgal . She will surely be missed ..

— ANUSHKA SHARMA (@AnushkaSharma) July 11, 2014