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Sadhana Shivdasani

Indian actress (–)

Sadhana Shivdasani (2 September – 25 December ), known mononymously as Sadhana, was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of the finest actresses of Indian Cinema, Sadhana was noted for her exquisite beauty and trend-setting fashion statements. She was popularly known as "The Mystery Girl" for her stint as the "mystery girl" in the suspense thriller trilogy films directed by Raj Khosla during the mid s.

Born in Karachi, Sadhana and her family migrated to Bombay during the partition of India when she was 7 years old. After making an uncredited appearance in Shree (), Sadhana became the protègè of the director Sashadhar Mukherjee, who cast her in Love In Simla (), where her distinctive hairstyle became a rage and came to be known as "Sadhana Cut". Following this success, Sadhana went on to establish herself as a leading actress with films like - Parakh (), Hum Dono (), Asli-Naqli (), Ek Musafir Ek Haseena (), Mere Mehboob (), Woh Kaun Thi? (), Arzoo (), Waqt () and Mera Saaya ().

Sadhana's health deteriorated in the latter half of s due to&#;hyperthyroidism, which forced her to take a brief break from work. She went to Boston for her treatment and returned to acting in , starring in two consecutive box-office hits — Ek Phool Do Mali and Intaqam. In , the actress made her directorial debut with the crime thriller Geetaa Mera Naam, and later withdrew from acting. Her final screen appearance was in the delayed release Ulfat Ki Nayi Manzilein (). In , she received the IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award. Sadhana was married to her Love in Simla director R. K. Nayyar on 7 March She was admitted to Hinduja Hospital on 24 December , following which she died on 25 December

Early life

Born as Anjali Shivdasani in a Sindhi Hindu family in Karachi, British India on 2 September , she was the only

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    Other Name(s)• Sadhana
    • The Mystery Girl Profession(s)• Actress
    • Film producer
    • Film director
    • ModelFamous for'Sadhana hair cut'Physical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- cm
    in meters- m
    in feet & inches- 5’ 6”Eye ColourBlackHair ColourBlackCareerDebut FilmLove in Simla (as a lead actress in )Last FilmUlfat Ki Nayee Manzeelein ()AwardShe received IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award in Personal LifeDate of Birth2 September (Tuesday)BirthplaceKarachi, Sind, British India (present-day Sindh, Pakistan)Date of Death25 December Place of DeathMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaAge (at the time of death)74 YearsDeath CauseCancer Zodiac signVirgoSignatureNationalityIndianSchool Auxilium Convent High School, Wadala, MumbaiCollegeJai Hind College, MumbaiEducational Qualification(s)• She did her school studies at home till at the age of 8 years and afterthat attended Auxilium Convent High School, Wadala, Mumbai
    • She completed her higher education at Jai Hind College, Mumbai, Maharashtra.Relationships & MoreMarital Status (at the time of death)WidowMarriage Date7 March
    FamilyHusbandR.K. Nayyar (director, producer and screenwriter)
    ChildrenShe had no children.
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    Karachi, Sindh, British India, now Pakistan

    Died25 December () (aged&#;74)

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    Sadhana Shivdasani (2 September &#; 25 December ), better known as Sadhana, was an Indian actress. She was known for her roles in Woh Kaun Thi? (), Mera Saaya () and Anita ().

    Shivdasani was born in Karachi, Sindh, British India (now Pakistan). She died in Mumbai from cancer at the age of

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    • This actress started her career as an extra, earned Rs 1 for first movie, later became superstar, died lonely death

    Bollywood has seen several female superstars, but arguably no one has left such an impact as Sadhna did. The late superstar's photo was displayed at many barber shops and beauty parlours. Not only women, but even men would prefer a Sadhna Cut. The journey of Sadhna isn't less interesting than an inspirational biopic. This actress, who charmed Bollywood in the s as The Mystery Girl started her journey as an extra, and earned Rs 1 for a movie.

    Sadhana's early beginnings

    Born in Karachi on September 2, , Anjali Shivdasani aka Sadhana and her family migrated to Bombay during the partition of India when she was 7 years old. Sadhana's father is the elder brother of actor Hari Shivdasani (actress Babita's father). Sadhana is the cousin of Babita and aunt of Karisma and Kareena Kapoor Khan. During her college days, Sadhana's family was facing financial troubles. To help her family, Sadhana found a job as a typist in Colaba and managed her studies and work. 

    Sadhana's first on-screen appearance

    The actress was always inclined towards cinema. Nutan was Sadhana's inspiration, and she was also a big fan of Dev Anand. When Sadhana was 13 years old, she got a chance to share screen space with Raj Kapoor. Teenage Sadhana worked as an extra in the chorus group, and danced with Raj on the song Mur Mur Ke Na Dekh, Mur Mur Ke in Shree (). 

    When Sadhana got Rs 1 as an acting fee for a film

    When Sadhana was 15 years old, she was approached by producers who spotted her in a college play. They cast her in India's first Sindhi film titled Abaana (), and reportedly she was paid Rs 1 for the movie. 

    Sadhana's big break 

    During the promotion of Abaana, producer Sashadhar Mukherjee noticed her. After her Sindhi film, Sashadhar offered her film Love In Shimla (), opposite his son, Joy Mukherjee. Lo