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Achala Sachdev

Achala Sachdev

Actor · Died April 30, 2012, aged 91 · Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India

Achala Sachdev was an Indian actress who appeared in classic films of Hindi language film industry. She later became known for mother and grandmother roles in Hindi films.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 3, 1920
Died
April 30, 2012 (aged 91)
From
Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
29 on MovieCove · 121 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 27% in 30 days

What are Achala Sachdev's films like?

Across their 24 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Family2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: browse their Family movies
Musical2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Musical movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
45%
Morality
21%
Self
13%
Society
8%
Power
7%
Survival
5%
Ideas
1%
Romantic love13 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds10 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 24 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 12 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 15 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 15 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 14 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 2 · Affecting 15 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Mentor
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3
Threshold guardian
1 of 3
  • Mentoras Dr. Renuka Roy in Adalat (1958)
  • Allyas Dr. Renuka Roy in Adalat (1958)
  • Threshold guardianas Ravi's mom in Andaz (1971)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
18
Romantic
14
Tense
12
Dread
6
Bittersweet
6
Other
14

How their films linger

Bittersweet14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet14
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Achala Sachdev's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 23 of their 29 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now17 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Achala Sachdev's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

121 credits, 29 with a MovieCove page.

  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...(2001)

    as Lajwanti “Daadi” Raichand

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Dahek A Burning Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mrs. Bahkshi

  • Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love(1996)

    as Rupa

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge(1995)

    as Simran's Grandmother

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Chandni(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Ganga Ki Saugand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Tumhari Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Karm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mrs. Shyamlal Kumar

  • Chandi Sona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mrs. Jojo

  • Amaanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Shanti

  • Chhailla Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mrs. Ramesh Verma

  • Laila-Majnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Laila's Mother

  • Fakira(1976)

    as Neeta's Mother

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Vishal's Mother

  • Julie(1975)

    as Mrs. Devki Bhattacharya (Usha's mother)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Himalay Se Ooncha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Vijay's mother

  • Trimurti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Kalyani

  • Anjaan Raahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Rajan's mom

  • Pap Aur Punya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Ganga's mom

  • Kora Kagaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mrs. Gupta

  • Geetaa Mera Naam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Bhagat Singh, the Immortal Martyr (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Vidyavati Kaur (Bhagat's mother)

  • Mr. Romeo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mrs. Saxena

  • Girl Without a Name(1973)

    as Archana's Mother

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Daag: A Poem of Love(1973)

    as Mrs. Malti Khanna

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Raja Rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mrs. Sarita Devi Das

  • Hanste Zakhm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Naya Nasha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Reena's Mother

  • Joroo Ka Ghulam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Yaar Mera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Shyam Mother

  • Aankhon Aankhon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Zameen Aasmaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Hamida

  • Haré Rama Haré Krishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Kal Aaj Aur Kal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Achala (Monica's Mother)

  • Paraya Dhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Mrs. Sahni

  • Andaz(1971)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Chahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Shobha

  • My Name Is Joker(1970)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Pavitra Papi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Maya

  • Heer Raanjha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Aadmi Aur Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Mrs. Mehra (Munish's mom)

  • Bandhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Darpan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Man Ka Meet(1969)

    as Somu's Mother

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Shatranj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Aulad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sharda K. Gupta

  • Kanyadaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Rekha's Mom

  • Duniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Shobha R. Sharma

  • Juari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Rakesh's Mother

  • Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sunil's Mother

  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sharda (Thakur's sister)

  • Hamraaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Matron

  • Aurat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Shagird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Aag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Shanti

  • Around The World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Raj's mom

  • Dil Ne Pukara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Rajan's Mom

  • Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan(1967)

    as Radha Saxena

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mere Sanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Savitri Mehra (as Achla Sachdev)

  • Bahu Beti(1965)

    as Mrs. Kaushalya

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Waqt(1965)

    as Laxmi Kedarnath

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Arzoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Gopal's Mom

  • Akashdeep(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Himalay Ki Godmein(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Janwar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Mrs. Srivastava (as Achla Sachdev)

  • Mahabharat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Kunti

  • Rajkumar(1964)

    as Padma

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Sangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Radha's Mother

  • Ji Chahta Hai(1964)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Main Jatti Punjab Di (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Shagoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • The Householder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Mrs. Saigal

  • Dil Ek Mandir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Dharmesh's Mother

  • Grahasti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Gopal's Mother

  • Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Mrs. Kamla Kumar

  • Nine Hours to Rama(1963)

    as Mother

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Mother of Bhagat Singh

  • Man-Mauji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Kamla Bai

  • Aashiq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Renuka's mother

  • Jhoola(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Deepak's Mother

  • Chhaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Arun's Older Sister

  • Chhote Nawab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Nazir Hussain's wife

  • Nazrana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Getha's and Vasanthi's mother.

  • Zabak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Bindya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Bindya's Mother

  • Bombai Ka Babu(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Angulimaal(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Chand Mere Aja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • College Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Shyam's mother

  • Manzil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Patang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Mrs. Ram Das

  • Zameen Ke Tare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Ganga

  • Char Dil Char Rahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Barkha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Jeema Kaur

  • Raat Ke Rahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Mary

  • Sohni Mahiwal(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Zimbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Uma Chakravarty

  • Adalat(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raagini(1958)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Prema Mehra

  • Pardesi(1957)

    as Champa's Mother

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Miss Mary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Payal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Dhola Maru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Bond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Inspector (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Amanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Azaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Naukari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Rattan and Uma's mother

  • Badshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Munna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Chandni Chowk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Nawab Safdar Jung''s Wife

  • Mehbooba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Waris(1954)

    as Mishrani

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Shahenshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Footpath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Mina

  • Rahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Chanda

  • Anhonee(1952)

    as Champa

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 80th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 118 titles from 1952 to 2001; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996)

$4.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Midcredits 98th

Film career

19522001

Peak 1996 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1970Screen debut· Mera Naam Joker

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting118 of 118: 118 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score60th

By decade

1950s27 · acting1960s51 · acting1970s35 · acting1980s1 · acting1990s3 · acting2000s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Achala Sachdev's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 29; across their 24 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Reach · how many have seen their films

7thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 24

Midcredits score across 29 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 29 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic8
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Angulimaal (1960)

91st percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Midcredits 98th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 48. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Achala Sachdev's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Achala Sachdev work with?

People who share at least 2 of Achala Sachdev's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Om Prakash shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles