Achala Sachdev
Indian actress (1920-2012) · India · On the map · Actors · Died at 91
Achala Sachdev was an Indian actress who appeared in classic films of Hindi language film industry, who started her career as a child actor. She later became known for mother and grandmother roles in Hindi films.
Achala Sachdev is read about 146 times a day, in 17 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 24 September 2026
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamFilm, Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand1997
Kama Sutra: A Tale of LoveFilm, Rupa1989
ChandniFilm1978
Ganga Ki SaugandFilm1975
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno KaFilm, Vishal's Mother1973
AnamikaFilm, Archana's Mother1971
AndazFilm1970
Heer RaanjhaFilm1968
Mere Hamdam Mere DostFilm, Sunil's Mother1965
ArzooFilm, Gopal's Mom1963
The HouseholderFilm, Mrs. Saigal1960
Bombai Ka BabuFilm1957
PardesiFilm, Champa's Mother1952
AnhoneeFilm, Champa1920Born3 May 1920
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamFilm, Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand1997Kama Sutra: A Tale of LoveFilm, Rupa1989ChandniFilm1978Ganga Ki SaugandFilm1975Ek Mahal Ho Sapno KaFilm, Vishal's Mother1973AnamikaFilm, Archana's Mother1971AndazFilm1970Heer RaanjhaFilm1968Mere Hamdam Mere DostFilm, Sunil's Mother1965ArzooFilm, Gopal's Mom1963The HouseholderFilm, Mrs. Saigal1960Bombai Ka BabuFilm1957PardesiFilm, Champa's Mother1952AnhoneeFilm, Champa1920Born3 May 1920People around Achala
Close ties
Yash Chopra Produced Chandni (1989), directed Waqt (1965)
Balraj Sahni Also in Waqt, Haqeeqat and Pardesi
Mumtaz Also in Bandhan and Hamraaz
Manmohan Krishna Also in Jhoola, Pardesi and Waqt
Hari Shivdasani Also in Sangam, Arzoo and Waqt
Rajendra Nath Also in Bandhan, Jhoola and Rajkumar
Raj Kapoor Also in Anhonee and Around The World
Jaya Bachchan Also in Anamika and Kora Kagaz
Sunil Dutt Also in Waqt, Jhoola and Hamraaz
Prithviraj Kapoor Also in Pardesi, Rajkumar and Kal Aaj Aur Kal
Sadhana Shivdasani Also in Waqt, Rajkumar and Arzoo
Bimal Roy Directed Maa (1952), directed Naukari (1954)
David Abraham Cheulkar Also in Anhonee, Pardesi and Kal Aaj Aur Kal
Tun Tun Also in Jhoola, Vir Mangdavalo and Rajkumar- Joy Mukherjee Directed Chhailla Babu (1977)
- Nana Palsikar Also in Sangam, Arzoo and Yaar Mera
Madan Puri Also in Shagird, Waqt and Aadmi Aur Insaan
Akhtar-Ul-Iman Wrote Waqt, Hamraaz and Aadmi Aur Insaan
K. Shankar Directed Jhoola (1962), directed Rajkumar (1964)
Shah Rukh Khan Also in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Padmini Also in Pardesi and Mahabharat
Rajendra Kumar Also in Sangam and Arzoo
Paidi Jairaj Also in Chhailla Babu and Pardesi- Mac Mohan Also in Haqeeqat and Chhailla Babu
Known for
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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2001
Mera Naam Joker 1970
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love 1997
Filmography 40
117 credits on file
About this person
Her most memorable roles were as Balraj Sahni's wife in Waqt (1965) and Kajol's grandmother in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
Country
India
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2012 · aged 91
