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Biography
Sadhana Shivdasani, known mononymously as Sadhana, was an Indian actress who worked primarily in Hindi films. Regarded as one of the finest actresses from the Golden Age of Hindi Cinema, she was recognised for her exquisite beauty, understated acting style and distinctive screen presence. She was also regarded as one of the earliest female style icons of Hindi cinema, having popularised several fashion trends during the 1960s, including the hairstyle that came to be known as the “Sadhana Cut” and the fitted salwar kameez she wore in Waqt.
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Awards & recognition
- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award · 2002
- Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1966 · nominated
- Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1965 · nominated
Filmography7 titles

Ek Phool Do Mali
1969as Somna
1969as Somna

Mera Saaya
1966as Geeta/Raina (aka Nisha)
1966as Geeta/Raina (aka Nisha)

Woh Kaun Thi
1964as Sandhya
1964as Sandhya

Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee
1971as Neena Bakshi
1971as Neena Bakshi

Rajkumar
1964as Princess Sangeeta
1964as Princess Sangeeta

Hum Dono
1961as Mita
1961as Mita

Waqt
1965as Meena Mittal
1965as Meena Mittal