Achala Sachdev

Acting·May 3, 1920·† April 30, 2012 — 91 years old·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.

Known For

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995·8.5

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

2001·7.7

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

Mera Naam Joker

Chandni

Sangam

Haré Rama Haré Krishna

1971·6.1

Waqt

1965·6.7

Journey Beyond Three Seas

1957·6.1

The Householder

1963·6.2

Dahek A Burning Passion

1999·4.6

Anamika

1973·7.0

Filmography · 117

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