Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
May 3, 1920
Died
April 30, 2012 (age 91)
Place of Birth
Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India
Also Known As
अचला सचदेव
ਅਚਲਾ ਸਚਦੇਵ
Ачала Сачдев
Achla Sachdev
Achala Sachdev
Biography
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.
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VideoKnown For
Film
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Simran's Grandmother
1995
Film
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand
2001
Film
Aankhon Aankhon Mein
1972
Film
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rupa
1997
Film
Aadmi Aur Insaan
Mrs. Mehra (Munish's mom)
1969
Film
Paraya Dhan
Mrs. Sahni
1971
Film
College Girl
Shyam's mother
1960
Film
Mera Naam Joker
1970
Film
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
Vishal's Mother
1975
Film
Meri Surat Teri Ankhen
Mrs. Kamla Kumar
1963
Film
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Sharda (Thakur's sister)
1968
Film
Grahasti
Gopal's Mother
1963
Film
Sangam
Radha's Mother
1964
Film
Laila-Majnu
Laila's Mother
1976
Film
Sohni Mahiwal
1958
Film
Chandni
1989
Film
Chand Mere Aja
1960
Film
Kal Aaj Aur Kal
Achala (Monica's Mother)
1971
Film
Ji Chahta Hai
1964
Film
The Householder
Mrs. Saigal
1963
Filmography
2001FilmKabhi Khushi Kabhie Ghamas Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand1999FilmDahek A Burning Passionas Mrs. Bahkshi1997FilmKama Sutra: A Tale of Loveas Rupa1995FilmDilwale Dulhania Le Jayengeas Simran's Grandmother1989FilmChandni1978FilmGanga Ki Saugand1978FilmTumhari Kasam1977FilmKarmas Mrs. Shyamlal Kumar1977FilmChandi Sonaas Mrs. Jojo1977FilmAmaanatas Shanti1977FilmChhailla Babuas Mrs. Ramesh Verma1976FilmLaila-Majnuas Laila's Mother1976FilmFakiraas Neeta's Mother1975FilmEk Mahal Ho Sapno Kaas Vishal's Mother1975FilmJulieas Mrs. Devki Bhattacharya (Usha's mother)1975FilmHimalay Se Oonchaas Vijay's mother1974FilmTrimurtias Kalyani1974FilmAnjaan Raahenas Rajan's mom1974FilmPap Aur Punyaas Ganga's mom1974FilmKora Kagazas Mrs. Gupta1974FilmGeetaa Mera Naam1974FilmBhagat Singh, the Immortal Martyras Vidyavati Kaur (Bhagat's mother)1973FilmMr. Romeoas Mrs. Saxena1973FilmAnamikaas Archana's Mother1973FilmDaagas Mrs. Malti Khanna1973FilmRaja Ranias Mrs. Sarita Devi Das1973FilmNaya Nashaas Reena's Mother1973FilmHanste Zakhm1972FilmJoroo Ka Ghulam1972FilmYaar Mereas Shyam Mother1972FilmZameen Aasmaanas Hamida1972FilmAankhon Aankhon Mein1971FilmHaré Rama Haré Krishna1971FilmKal Aaj Aur Kalas Achala (Monica's Mother)1971FilmParaya Dhanas Mrs. Sahni1971FilmAndaz1971FilmChahatas Shobha1970FilmMera Naam Joker1970FilmPavitra Papias Maya1970FilmHeer Raanjha1969FilmAadmi Aur Insaanas Mrs. Mehra (Munish's mom)1969FilmDarpan1969FilmBandhan1969FilmShatranj1968FilmAuladas Sharda K. Gupta1968FilmKanyadaanas Rekha's Mom1968FilmDuniyaas Shobha R. Sharma1968FilmMere Hamdam Mere Dostas Sunil's Mother1968FilmJuarias Rakesh's Mother1968FilmSapnon Ka Saudagaras Sharda (Thakur's sister)1967FilmHamraazas Matron1967FilmAurat1967FilmShagird1967FilmAagas Shanti1967FilmDil Ne Pukaraas Rajan's Mom1967FilmAround The Worldas Raj's mom1967FilmJab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai1965FilmMere Sanamas Savitri Mehra (as Achla Sachdev)1965FilmBahu Betias Mrs. Kaushalya1965FilmWaqtas Laxmi Kedarnath1965FilmArzooas Gopal's Mom1965FilmMahabharatas Kunti1965FilmJanwaras Mrs. Srivastava (as Achla Sachdev)1965FilmHimalay Ki Godmein1965FilmAakash Deep1964FilmRajkumaras Padma1964FilmSangamas Radha's Mother1964FilmShagoon1964FilmMain Jatti Punjab Di1964FilmJi Chahta Hai1963FilmThe Householderas Mrs. Saigal1963FilmDil Ek Mandiras Dharmesh's Mother1963FilmGrahastias Gopal's Mother1963FilmShaheed Bhagat Singhas Mother of Bhagat Singh1963FilmMeri Surat Teri Ankhenas Mrs. Kamla Kumar1962FilmJhoola1962FilmAashiqas Renuka's mother1962FilmMehndi Lagi Mere Haathas Deepak's Mother1961FilmZabak1961FilmChhayaas Arun's Older Sister1961FilmNazranaas Getha's and Vasanthi's mother.1961FilmChhote Nawabas Nazir Hussain's wife1960FilmBindyaas Bindya's Mother1960FilmBombai Ka Babu1960FilmZameen Ke Tareas Ganga1960FilmAngulimala1960FilmPatangas Mrs. Ram Das1960FilmCollege Girlas Shyam's mother1960FilmManzil1960FilmChand Mere Aja1959FilmChar Dil Char Rahen1959FilmBarkhaas Jeema Kaur1959FilmRaat Ke Rahias Mary1958FilmSohni Mahiwal1958FilmZimboas Uma Chakravarty1958FilmAdalat1958FilmRaagini1957FilmHum Panchhi Ek Dal Keas Prema Mehra1957FilmJourney Beyond Three Seasas Champa's Mother1957FilmMiss Mary1957FilmPayal1956FilmDhola Maru1956FilmBond1956FilmInspector1955FilmAmanat1955FilmAzaad1954FilmNaukarias Rattan and Uma's mother1954FilmBadshah1954FilmMunna1954FilmChandni Chowkas Nawab Safdar Jung''s Wife1954FilmWarisas Mishrani1954FilmMehbooba1953FilmShahenshah1953FilmFootpathas Mina1953FilmRahias Chanda1952FilmAnhoneeas Champa1952FilmMaa