Bollywood forget this actress, Yash Chopra’s heroine was abandoned by family, lived alone for 12 years, donated home to NGO before death, she was…
GH News August 11, 2025 02:06 AM

Sometimes in the world of glitz and glamour some names get lost only to be remembered after ages. There are so many actors and actresses who have given hit films but eventually vanished into thin air leaving no traces. Today we will discuss an actress whom Bollywood completely forgot. Despite this Yash Chopras actress has worked with names like Dev Anand Raj Kapoor Rajesh Khanna and more.
Bollywoods Forgotten Actress
This actress played Kajols grandmother in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and the song Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen from the film Waqt was picturised on her. If it doesnt ring a bell then let us tell you we are talking about none other than Achala Sachdev.
Who Was Achala Sachdev?
Born in 1920 in Peshawar Pakistan Achala Sachdev was an Indian actress who appeared in classic films of the Hindi-language film industry. She started her career as a child actress and later became known for mother and grandmother roles in Hindi films.
Achala Sachdevs Last Days Were Painful
For an actress who was loved by the audience for her roles her last days were painful. She lived alone in her two-bedroom flat in Pune for over a decade with just one attendant to look after her. Both her children were not in touch with her and before her demise she donated her house to an NGO. Like many stalwarts who contributed to the film industry for decades she was also abandoned by the film industry.