Achala Sachdev – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Bodytype	Slim
Height	5 feet 2 inches (1.6 m)
Weight	27 kg (60 lbs)
Hair Color	White
Eye Color	Black

Gender	Female
Date of Birth	May 3, 1920
Full Name	Achala Sachdev
Profession	Actress
Nationality	Indian
Date of Death	April 30, 2012
Place of Death	Pune, India
Cause of Death	Respiratory Failure
Birthplace	Peshawar
Published on	August 24, 2021 on 08:19 AM
Zodiac Sign	Taurus

Achala Sachdev is a veteran Indian actress, born on 3rd May 1920 in Peshawar, pre-partition. She made her identity by giving breathtaking performances in Classical films in Hindi cinema. She acted in Bollywood and South-Indian films where she got huge applause from the viewers. She started off her career as a child star and constantly worked in movies. She later became famous for playing mother, grandmother roles in Hindi movies. And her most popular film credits are ‘Waqt’ in 1965, in which she portrayed the role of Balraj Sahni’s wife. Also, she is known for playing the role of Kajol’s grandmother in ‘Dilwale Dulhania Lejayenge’ which was released in 1995.

Career

Initially, Achala Sachdev worked for All India Radio, Lahore,pre-partition era. Then she worked at All India Radio in Delhi. In 1938, she made her film debut through ‘Fashionable Wife’, and then she didn’t look back. She appeared in more than 130 Hindi movies. She also acted in Yash Raj Films, such as; Daagh: A Poem of Love’ released in 1973, and other movies, like; Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge in 1995, starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol as a lead. Among others, Mera Naam Hai Joker, Prem Pujari, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, and others are on the hit list. She also acted in some English films, such as; Nine Hours To Rama, directed by Mark Robson in 1963. Well, the veteran actress established her prolific career for which she got immense popularity in her career life.

Achievements

The actress won several awards and honors, but Achala Sachdev always considers the fame and lasting success of her acting career-and that be her biggest life achievement.

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Achala Sachdev Education

Qualification: High School Graduated

Achala Sachdev Career

Profession: Actress

Known For: Rahi (1952)

Net Worth: USD $1 Million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Not Known

Mother: Not Known

Marital Status: Married

Husband: Clifford Douglas Peters

No. of Children: 1

Son: Jyotin Peters

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FAQs

Who was Achala Sachdev?

Achala Sachdev was an Indian actress, born on 03 May, 1920 in Peshawar.

When did Achala Sachdev pass away?

Achala Sachdev passed away on April 30, 2012.

What was the cause of death?

The cause of Achala Sachdev’s death was Respiratory Failure.

How old was Achala Sachdev at the time of death?

Achala Sachdev was 12 years old when he passed away.

How tall was Achala Sachdev?

Achala Sachdev was 5 feet 2 inches (1.6 m).