Achala Sachdev was born on May 3, 1920 in Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India. She is known for her work on Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). She was married to Clifford Douglas Peters. She died on April 30, 2012 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Achala Sachdev
Movies
Kal Ho Naa Ho
The film’s female lead, Naina (Preity Zinta) narrates the story. Her father had committed suicide years ago which left a deep impact on her heart. Her family is dysfunctional since her mother and grandmother just cannot stop arguing. But when Aman (Shahrukh Khan) arrives next door, the whole gloomy conditions…
Dil Kya Kare
Anand Kishore (Ajay Devgan), his wife, Kavita (Mahima Chaudhary), and only child, a daughter, Neha (Akshita Garud), live a happy and serene life in Delhi, India. The peace and quiet of this happy family is disrupted when a mysterious woman begins to secretly meet Neha who develops an instant fondness…
Dil Laya Dimaag Laya
Anand Kishore (Ajay Devgan), his wife, Kavita (Mahima Chaudhary), and only child, a daughter, Neha (Akshita Garud), live a happy and serene life in Delhi, India. The peace and quiet of this happy family is disrupted when a mysterious woman begins to secretly meet Neha who develops an instant fondness…
Songs
Dil Ne Pukara
Asha lives a wealthy lifestyle in Bombay with her widowed dad, who would like her to get married to Dr. Prakash. While vacationing in Kashmir, she meets with a young man, Rajan, and both fall in love with each other. When she returns home and attends Dr. Prakash’s birthday party,…
Fakira
In order to help the poor and needy; Vijay alias Fakira rob a gang leader, Chimanlal on multiple occasions of his cash and smuggled goods. This makes him a target of the police and Chimanlal himself; Chimanlal hires a man name Toofan to either capture Fakira or bring his dead…
Mera Naam Joker
Raju is a joker, a clown. It is what he is and what he always shall be. As his life story unfolds in three chapters, from his school days to the circus to the streets, he must always make people laugh and be happy, no matter how unhappy he is…
Hare Rama Hare Krishna
In the background of the rise of the International Hare Krishna movement in the 1970s, is a Montreal-based family of the Jaiswals, consisting of mom, dad, son, Prashant, and daughter, Jasbir. Due to irreconciable differences between Mr and Mrs Jaiswal, they separate, leaving Jasbir with dad, and Prashant with his…
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai
Manikchand Khiralal is a struggling model who gets kicked out by his mentor, Dolly, when she finds another boyfriend; Lalabhai Bharodia has no business acumen, and has lost millions; Shruti is a much abused and underpaid designer; Gaurav Negi gets fired from his job with Glamour Ad Agency; Ashima Kapoor…
Bheegi Raat
Painting artiste Ashok lives a wealthy lifestyle along with his Bombay-based father, Dwarkanath, who wants him to marry Vinita, the daughter of businessman Ramdas. Ashok not only refuses but also insults her and she swears to avenge this humiliation. He then re-locates to Nainital, rents a cottage from Colonel Bhim…
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum
Esha and Rahul start a letter based friendship that blossoms into love. They don’t exchange names or pictures. Her parents would like Esha to marry Akshay who’s eager to tie the knot, so Esha is forced to make a decision…
Chandni
In one cruel stroke of fate, Chandni (Sridevi) faces life alone, her heart and her dreams shattered as Rohit (Rishi Kapoor) disappears from her life. When she meets Lalit (Vinod Khanna) who is fighting the demons of tragic memories, they both find solace in this new friendship. Lalit’s affection gives…
Songs
Aa Meree Jan Mai Tujhme Apnee Jan Rakh Doo
Chandanee O Meree Chandanee
Lagee Aaj Sawan Kee Phir Woh Jhadee Hain
Mai Sasural Nahee Jaungee
Mehbuba Shehro Me Se Shehar Suna
Mere Hatho Me Nau Nau Chudiya Hai
Parbat Se Kalee Ghata Takrayee
Tere Mere Hotho Pe, Mithe Mithe Git Mitwa
Tu Mujhe Sunaa Main Tujhe Sunaoo
Chhote Nawab
Naive, milk-drinker, childlike Chhote Nawab, born on February 29th, lives a wealthy lifestyle in the Bombay-based Nawab family consisting of his widowed dad; sister, Mehnuma and her husband, Safdar. His father has borrowed money from Bhagwanti Lala through Safdar’s prompting and is heavily in debt. When Bhagwanti gets a Court…
Daag
Sunil and Sonia are attracted to each other, and both get married. On the way to celebrate their honeymoon, they spend a night at Sunil’s boss’s bungalow, which is occupied by his son, Dhiraj. Dhiraj welcomes the two, and allows them to spend the night. Next morning, when Sunil leaves…
Fun Facts
Paternal Grandaunt of Suneet Kochar.