Achala Sachdev
Biography
Achala Sachdev works in acting. Born May 3, 1920 in Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) as Simran's Grandmother
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) as Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand
- Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) as Rupa
- Chandni (1989)
- Mera Naam Joker (1970)
- Sangam (1964) as Radha's Mother
- Julie (1975) as Mrs. Devki Bhattacharya (Usha's mother)
- Waqt (1965) as Laxmi Kedarnath
- Hamraaz (1967) as Matron
- Heer Raanjha (1970)
- Andaz (1971)
- Janwar (1965) as Mrs. Srivastava (as Achla Sachdev)
- Journey Beyond Three Seas (1957) as Champa's Mother
- Bandhan (1969)
- The Householder (1963) as Mrs. Saigal
- Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) as Mrs. Mehra (Munish's mom)
- Anamika (1973) as Archana's Mother
- Fakira (1976) as Neeta's Mother
- Daag (1973) as Mrs. Malti Khanna
- Ganga Ki Saugand (1978)
- Munna (1954)
- Karm (1977) as Mrs. Shyamlal Kumar
- Bahu Beti (1965) as Mrs. Kaushalya
- Shatranj (1969)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Achala Sachdev best known for?
Achala Sachdev is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997), Chandni (1989).
When and where was Achala Sachdev born?
Achala Sachdev was born on May 3, 1920 in Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India.
How many credits does Achala Sachdev have?
Achala Sachdev has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2001.
What is Achala Sachdev's background in cinema and television?
Achala Sachdev was an Indian actress who appeared in classic films of Hindi language film industry. She later became known for mother and grandmother roles in Hindi films.
Achala Sachdev by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) as Simran's Grandmother — aged about 75
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) as Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand — aged about 81
- Chandni (1989) — aged about 69
- Anamika (1973) as Archana's Mother — aged about 53
- Daag (1973) as Mrs. Malti Khanna — aged about 53
- Journey Beyond Three Seas (1957) as Champa's Mother — aged about 37
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