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Achala Sachdev

Acting Born May 3, 1920 Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India 24 credits

Biography

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.

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Known for

Film

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

as Simran's Grandmother
Film

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

as Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand
Film

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

as Rupa
Film

Chandni

1989

Full filmography

  • 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)