Sadhana Shivdasani

Question:  Recently passed away Sadhana Shivdasani was a renowned –

(a) Actress
(b) Singer
(c) Writer
(d) None of these

Ans (a)

Related facts:

  • Veteran Indian actress Sadhana Shivdasani died on 25 December 2015 in Mumbai, Maharashtra after a brief illness. She was 74 years old.
  • One of the top actors of the 1960s and 1970s, Sadhana is remembered for her powerful performances in hits like Hum DonoLove in SimlaMera Saaya and Waqt.
  • Sadhana Shivdasani was born on September 2, 1941 in Karachi (now in Pakistan) in the British India.
  • She was highest paid actress in Hindi cinema from 1962-65 with Vyjanthimal and the third highest paid with Nanda from 1970-1973.
  • Her debut in Bollywood was with the film Shree 420 as Chorus girl. She has worked in films like Love in Simla, Parakh, Hum Dono, Waqt, Woh Kaun Thi.
  • She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by IIFA in 2002.

Reference:

http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yesteryears-bollywood-star-sadhana-dies-at-72/

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/veteran-bollywood-actress-sadhana-passes-away-at-74-1181534.html

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Actress-Sadhana-Shivdasani-passes-away/articleshow/50321623.cms