8 Things You Didn’t Know About Achala Sachdev

➡ Achala Sachdev Biography

The late, veteran actress, Achala Sachdev, who was known for her incredibly amazing contribution to the Hindi cinema, had worked hard in her acting career. She gave wonderful performances and got immense love and popularity from her fans and the viewers. She started her career at a young age and started appearing in Indian films in which she appeared as lead and supporting actress. Morevoer, here is another fact many people don’t know that she worked as a child star and appeared in many films. She was born on 3rd May 1920 and died on 30th April 2012. The actress worked in many hit films, but she is still remembered for the role of a grandmother played in the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Lejayenge’ starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. Well, let us dig out some more unknown things about the graceful lady!

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Achala Sachdev

1- Popular Films

Achala Sachdev’s popular films are ‘Waqt’ starring Bollywood biggies, and others, another one is ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Lejayenge’, and many more that are worth sharing to watch.

2- Mostly Played Roles

The actress mostly played the role of mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother for which she got huge appreciation from the viewers. She was known for her grace and adorable personality which makes her stand out.

3- Extensive Career

Achala Sachdev established herself as the best star by gaining extensive experience in the field of acting. She worked in more than 130 Hindi language films. Also, she worked at Delhi All India Radio. And you will be surprised to know that she worked in English movies too.

4- Appeared in English Movies

Apart from acting in Hindi language films, she also made appearances in English movies, such as; Mark Robson’s directorial ‘Nine Hours To Rama’ in 1963, ‘ Merchant Ivory’s directorial ‘The Householder’ in 1963, and to name a few.

5- Popular Film Song

In 1965, she gave a heart-winning performance in the film named ‘Waqt’ in which she appeared as Balraj Sahani’s wife. And one of the songs of the film ‘Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen’ became an instant hit and it was picturized on her.

6- Life Partner

Achala Sachdev married to Clifford Douglas Peters and lived in Pune. Her husband had a factory in Pune’s Bhosari Industrial Estate, named ‘Morris Electronics. he produced small electronic parts, and later, he sold his company to the Piramal Group.

7- Second Wife of Peters

Here you will be amazed to know that Achala Sachdev was a second wife of Peters as his first wife died. While before getting married to Peters, Sachdev herself was a divorce. It means it was her second marriage too.

8- Lived Alone after his Husband’s death

Peters was a Mechanical Engineer by profession and after his death, Achala Sachdev lived alone in a bungalow. Before five years of her death, she then gave away her bungalow to the Jansera Foundation (a charitable organization).