Achala Sachdev

May 3, 1920 · 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.

Notable work

8.5
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
as Simran's Grandmother
7.7
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
as Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand

Often works with

Iftekhar
6 titles together
Sangam, Haré Rama Haré Krishna, Anamika
Farida Jalal
3 titles together
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Ganga Ki Saugand
Himani Shivpuri
3 titles together
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Dahek A Burning Passion
Rishi Kapoor
3 titles together
Mera Naam Joker, Chandni, Laila-Majnu
Dharmendra
3 titles together
Mera Naam Joker, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost
Mumtaz Askari
3 titles together
Haré Rama Haré Krishna, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost

Full filmography · 113

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand
20017.7
Dahek A Burning Passion
as Mrs. Bahkshi
1999
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
as Rupa
19975.7
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
as Simran's Grandmother
19958.5
Chandni
cast
1989
Ganga Ki Saugand
cast
1978
Tumhari Kasam
cast
1978
Karm
as Mrs. Shyamlal Kumar
1977
Chandi Sona
as Mrs. Jojo
1977
Amaanat
as Shanti
1977
Chhailla Babu
as Mrs. Ramesh Verma
1977
Laila-Majnu
as Laila's Mother
1976