Achala Sachdev
Born	May 3, 1920 (1920-05-03) (age 89) Peshawar, British India
Years active	1938- present

Achala Sachdev' (Also spelled: Achla Sachdev) (born 3 May 1920)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 Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).

[edit] Early life

Born in Peshawar in 1920, Achala Sachdev made her film debut with film, 'Fashionable Wife' (1938), and acted in over 130 Hindi films.

[edit] Career

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

• Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
• Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
• Dahek (1999)
• Dil Kya Kare (1999)
• Dilwale Dulhania 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: A Poem of Love (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)
• Foot Path (1953)
• Rahi (1953)
• Anhonee (1952)
• Maa (1952)
• Resham (1952)
• Sheesha (1952)
• Kashmir (1951)
• Shokiyan (1951)
• Kashmir (1951)
• Dilruba (1950)
• Fashionable Wife (1938)

[edit] References

1. ^ Achla Sachdev at msn movies

[edit] External links

• Achala Sachdev at the Internet Movie Database
• Achla Sachdev Filmography
• Achla Sachdev at NY Times
• Photographs-Hindi Movie actors

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