Achala Sachdev
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| Achala Sachdev | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1917 Peshawar British India |
| Years active | 1938- present |
Achala Sachdev' (Also spelled: Achla Sachdev) is an Indian film actress who started her career as a child actor, later became known for her mother and grandmother roles in Hindi films. Her most memorable roles were as Balraj Sahni's wife in 1965 film Waqt, and Kajol's grandmother in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995).
Born in Peshawar in 1917, Achala Sachdev made her film debut with film, 'Fashionable Wife' (1938), and acted in over 130 Hindi films.
She has acted in many Yash Raj Films, apart from acting in English language films like the Mark Robson film Nine Hours to Rama (1963) and Merchant Ivory film, The Householder (1963).[1]
[edit] Selected Filmography
- Saawariya (2007)
- Kal Ho Na Ho (2003)
- Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
- Dahek (1999)
- Dil Kya Kare (1999)
- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
- Chandni (1989)
- Love & God (1986)
- Mangal Dada (1986)
- Tumhari Kasam (1978)
- Amaanat (1977)
- Chailla Babu (1977)
- Chandi Sona (1977)
- Karm (1977)
- Laila Majnu (1976)
- Julie (1975)
- Trimurti (1974)
- Geeta Mera Naam (1974)
- Kora Kagaz (1974)
- Parinay (1974)
- Anamika (1973)
- Daag (1973)
- Hanste Zakhm (1973)
- Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971)
- Paraya Dhan (1971)
- Albela (1971)
- Andaz (1971)
- Chahat (1971)
- Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)
- Heer Ranjha (1970)
- Mera Naam Joker (1970)
- Pavitra Papi (1970)
- Prem Pujari (1970)
- Bandhan (1969)
- Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)
- Juari (1968)
- Kanyadaan (1968)
- Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968)
- Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968)
- Hamraaz (1967)
- Shagird (1967)
- Dil Ne Pukara (1967)
- Aag (1967)
- Akashdeep (1965)
- Bahu Beti (1965)
- Himalaya Ki God Mein (1965)
- Janwar (1965)
- Mere Sanam (1965)
- Waqt (1965)
- Arzoo (1965)
- Chitralekha (1964)
- Haqeeqat (1964)
- Raaj Kumar (1964)
- Sangam (1964)
- Shagun (1964)
- Dil Ek Mandir (1963)
- Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (1963)
- Manmauji (1962)
- Mehandi Lagi Mere Haath (1962)
- Jhoola (1962)
- Salam Memsaheb (1961)
- Sampoorna Ramayana (1961)
- Chhote Nawab (1961)
- Shravan Kumar (1960)
- Zameen Ke Tare (1960)
- Manzil (1960)
- Kalpana (1960)
- Char Dil Char Rahen (1959)
- Adalat (1958)
- Miss Mary (1957)
- Pardesi (1957)
- Hum Panchi Ek Daal Ke (1957)
- Bandhan (1956)
- Sabse Bada Rupaiya) (1955)
- Munna (1954)
- Footpath (1953)
- Rahi (1953)
- Anhonee (1952)
- Maa (1952)
- Resham (1952)
- Sheesha (1952)
- Kashmir (1951)
- Shokiyan (1951)
- Kashmir (1951)
- Dilruba (1950)
- Fashionable Wife (1938)
