← Back to explore
Biography
Achala Sachdev was an Indian actress who appeared in classic films of Hindi language film industry, who started her career as a child actor. She later became known for mother and grandmother roles in Hindi films. Her most memorable roles were as Balraj Sahni's wife in Waqt (1965) and Kajol's grandmother in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA
Filmography31 titles
Juari
1968as Rakesh's Mother
1968as Rakesh's Mother
Aakash Deep
1965
1965
Bahu Beti
1965as Mrs. Kaushalya
1965as Mrs. Kaushalya
Angulimala
1960
1960
Sohni Mahiwal
1958
1958
Raagini
1958
1958
Chhote Nawab
1961as Nazir Hussain's wife
1961as Nazir Hussain's wife
Azaad
1955
1955
Waris
1954as Mishrani
1954as Mishrani
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995as Simran's Grandmother
1995as Simran's Grandmother
Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai
1967
1967
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
2001as Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand
2001as Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand
Tumhari Kasam
1978
1978
Chandni
1989
1989
Fakira
1976as Neeta's Mother
1976as Neeta's Mother
Daag
1973as Mrs. Malti Khanna
1973as Mrs. Malti Khanna
Anamika
1973as Archana's Mother
1973as Archana's Mother
Jhoola
1962
1962
Andaz
1971
1971
Anhonee
1952as Champa
1952as Champa
Rajkumar
1964as Padma
1964as Padma
Bombai Ka Babu
1960
1960
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
1978
Julie
1975as Mrs. Devki Bhattacharya (Usha's mother)
1975as Mrs. Devki Bhattacharya (Usha's mother)
Waqt
1965as Laxmi Kedarnath
1965as Laxmi Kedarnath
Journey Beyond Three Seas
1957as Champa's Mother
1957as Champa's Mother
Himalay Ki Godmein
1965
1965
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1996as Rupa
1996as Rupa
Around The World
1967as Raj's mom
1967as Raj's mom
Ji Chahta Hai
1964
1964
Adalat
1958
1958