Achala Sachdev

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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 1920, 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). [ [http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=327769 Achla Sachdev at msn movies] ]

elected Filmography

* 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)

References

External links

*imdb|0755087
* [http://www.indiafm.com/celebrities/filmography/6736/index.html Achla Sachdev Filmography]
* [http://movies.nytimes.com/person/62527/Achla-Sachdev Achla Sachdev at NY Times]
* [http://hindi-movies-songs.com/actor-photos/actors2.html Photographs-Hindi Movie actors]

there are 2 achla sachdevs. one is young who was a model and is a choreographer and an actress the other being the grande dame who u have mentioned,. Movies Na tum jano na hum and Dil Kya kare star the younger Achla Sachdev so pls get your facts right