Mumbai, September 2: The birthday of renowned actress Sadhana Shivdasani, one of the leading actresses of the 60s and 70s, is being celebrated today. On this occasion, actress Saira Banu and actor Jackie Shroff paid tribute to her legacy.
Saira Banu shared memorable photos on Instagram featuring herself alongside Sadhana, Raj Kapoor, and Mala Sinha. She wrote, “Sending love-filled memories on Sadhana’s birthday. One of the finest actresses of Indian cinema and a person of grace. Sadhana was one of the best discoveries of Shashadhar Mukherjee at Filmalaya Studios. She was an artist who delivered remarkable performances in films like ‘Woh Kaun Thi’, ‘Mera Saaya’, and ‘Waqt’, which remain etched in people’s hearts and memories forever.”
Jackie Shroff also posted pictures of Sadhana on his Instagram Stories, stating, “You will always remain in our memories.” Sadhana, celebrated for her exceptional acting skills and iconic hairstyle known as the ‘Sadhana Cut’, continues to be a popular figure from that era.
At just 14 years old, Sadhana made her debut as a background dancer in Raj Kapoor’s film ‘Shree 420’ with the famous song ‘Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh’. She later played the role of the lead actress’s younger sister in the 1958 film ‘Abana’, for which she was paid a symbolic fee of just ₹1.
In 1960, Sadhana made her official debut as a lead actress in Shashadhar Mukherjee’s film ‘Love in Shimla’, directed by R.K. Nayyar. The film was a massive hit, and her unique hairstyle, inspired by Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn, became known as the ‘Sadhana Cut’, setting a trend among young women of that time.
Refusing to take side roles in films, Sadhana maintained her principle of only working as the main heroine. She passed away on December 25, 2015.
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