22-06-2025
This actress used to hate Raj Kapoor, earned Rs 1 for her first movie, became a star, faced poverty, died a lonely death, she was...
Bollywood has seen various superstars who, without any doubt, left a lasting impact on the audience. Similarly, there is one actress who became famous for her name, which apparently turned into a haircut. If this doesn't ring a bell, then let us tell you — we are talking about none other than the late actress Sadhana.
Sadhana was one of those actresses whose pictures were displayed at many barber shops and beauty parlours — why? Because of the haircut people requested, which eventually was named after the actress.
Born in Karachi on September 2, 1941, Anjali Shivdasani, popularly known as Sadhana, moved to Bombay with her family at the age of 7 during the Partition of India. Sadhana was born into a family of actors.
Sadhana's father was the elder brother of actor Hari Shivdasani (actress Babita's father). She is the aunt of Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan. During her college days, Sadhana's family faced financial troubles.
Sadhana always knew she wanted to be an actress. Her inspiration was Nutan, and she was also a big fan of Dev Anand. As a teenager, Sadhana appeared as an extra in the chorus group and danced alongside Raj Kapoor in the song Mur Mur Ke Na Dekh, Mur Mur Ke from Shree 420 (1955). Paid Rs 1 for a Film
Did you know that Sadhana was paid only Rs 1 for a film? Yes, when she was 15, she was approached by producers who cast her in India's first Sindhi film titled Abaana (1958), and for that, she was paid Rs 1. Sadhana's Retirement and Death
Sadhana fell in love with Simla director Ram Krishna Nayyar. The duo were together until Ram passed away in 1995 due to asthma. In the late 1960s, Sadhana developed thyroid-related health issues, for which she underwent treatment in Boston. She later retired in 1974.
If reports are to be believed, Sadhana suffered from eye problems due to hyperthyroidism.
In her final years, Sadhana battled illness and had to undergo emergency surgery for a bleeding oral lesion. She passed away on December 25, 2015, at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai after being admitted with a high fever. Tragically, Bollywood's beloved Mystery Girl died a lonely death.
