Person

Achala Sachdev

Acting · 1920–2012 · Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India

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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  Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  Simran's Grandmother

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  Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand

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  Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

  Rupa

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  Chandni

  1989

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  Paraya Dhan

  Mrs. Sahni

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  Mera Naam Joker

  1970

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  Sangam

  Radha's Mother

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  Heer Raanjha

  1970

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  Sapnon Ka Saudagar

  Sharda (Thakur's sister)

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  Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka

  Vishal's Mother

• 2001Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamLajwanti “Daadi” Raichand
• 1999Dahek A Burning PassionMrs. Bahkshi
• 1997Kama Sutra: A Tale of LoveRupa
• 1995Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengeSimran's Grandmother
• 1989Chandni
• 1978Ganga Ki Saugand
• 1978Tumhari Kasam
• 1977KarmMrs. Shyamlal Kumar
• 1977Chandi SonaMrs. Jojo
• 1977AmaanatShanti
• 1977Chhailla BabuMrs. Ramesh Verma
• 1976Laila-MajnuLaila's Mother
• 1976FakiraNeeta's Mother
• 1975Ek Mahal Ho Sapno KaVishal's Mother
• 1975JulieMrs. Devki Bhattacharya (Usha's mother)
• 1975Himalay Se OonchaVijay's mother
• 1974TrimurtiKalyani
• 1974Anjaan RaahenRajan's mom
• 1974Pap Aur PunyaGanga's mom
• 1974Kora KagazMrs. Gupta
• 1974Geetaa Mera Naam
• 1974Bhagat Singh, the Immortal MartyrVidyavati Kaur (Bhagat's mother)
• 1973Mr. RomeoMrs. Saxena
• 1973AnamikaArchana's Mother
• 1973DaagMrs. Malti Khanna
• 1973Raja RaniMrs. Sarita Devi Das
• 1973Naya NashaReena's Mother
• 1973Hanste Zakhm
• 1972Joroo Ka Ghulam
• 1972Yaar MereShyam Mother
• 1972Zameen AasmaanHamida
• 1972Aankhon Aankhon Mein
• 1971Haré Rama Haré Krishna
• 1971Kal Aaj Aur KalAchala (Monica's Mother)
• 1971Paraya DhanMrs. Sahni
• 1971Andaz
• 1971ChahatShobha
• 1970Mera Naam Joker
• 1970Pavitra PapiMaya
• 1970Heer Raanjha
• 1969Aadmi Aur InsaanMrs. Mehra (Munish's mom)
• 1969Darpan
• 1969Bandhan
• 1969Shatranj
• 1968AuladSharda K. Gupta
• 1968KanyadaanRekha's Mom
• 1968DuniyaShobha R. Sharma
• 1968Mere Hamdam Mere DostSunil's Mother
• 1968JuariRakesh's Mother
• 1968Sapnon Ka SaudagarSharda (Thakur's sister)
• 1967HamraazMatron
• 1967Aurat
• 1967Shagird
• 1967AagShanti
• 1967Dil Ne PukaraRajan's Mom
• 1967Around The WorldRaj's mom
• 1967Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai
• 1965Mere SanamSavitri Mehra (as Achla Sachdev)
• 1965Bahu BetiMrs. Kaushalya
• 1965WaqtLaxmi Kedarnath
• 1965ArzooGopal's Mom
• 1965MahabharatKunti
• 1965JanwarMrs. Srivastava (as Achla Sachdev)
• 1965Himalay Ki Godmein
• 1965Aakash Deep
• 1964RajkumarPadma
• 1964SangamRadha's Mother
• 1964Shagoon
• 1964Main Jatti Punjab Di
• 1964Ji Chahta Hai
• 1963The HouseholderMrs. Saigal
• 1963Dil Ek MandirDharmesh's Mother
• 1963GrahastiGopal's Mother
• 1963Shaheed Bhagat SinghMother of Bhagat Singh
• 1963Meri Surat Teri AnkhenMrs. Kamla Kumar
• 1962Jhoola
• 1962AashiqRenuka's mother
• 1962Mehndi Lagi Mere HaathDeepak's Mother
• 1961Zabak
• 1961ChhayaArun's Older Sister
• 1961NazranaGetha's and Vasanthi's mother.
• 1961Chhote NawabNazir Hussain's wife
• 1960BindyaBindya's Mother
• 1960Bombai Ka Babu
• 1960Zameen Ke TareGanga
• 1960Angulimala
• 1960PatangMrs. Ram Das
• 1960College GirlShyam's mother
• 1960Manzil
• 1960Chand Mere Aja
• 1959Char Dil Char Rahen
• 1959BarkhaJeema Kaur
• 1959Raat Ke RahiMary
• 1958Sohni Mahiwal
• 1958ZimboUma Chakravarty
• 1958Adalat
• 1958Raagini
• 1957Hum Panchhi Ek Dal KePrema Mehra
• 1957Journey Beyond Three SeasChampa's Mother
• 1957Miss Mary
• 1957Payal
• 1956Dhola Maru
• 1956Bond
• 1956Inspector
• 1955Amanat
• 1955Azaad
• 1954NaukariRattan and Uma's mother
• 1954Badshah
• 1954Munna
• 1954Chandni ChowkNawab Safdar Jung''s Wife
• 1954WarisMishrani
• 1954Mehbooba
• 1953Shahenshah
• 1953FootpathMina
• 1953RahiChanda
• 1952AnhoneeChampa
• 1952Maa