Asha Sachdev
Asha Sachdev | |
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Sachdev in 2012 | |
| Born | Nafeesa Sultan May 27, 1956 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Relatives | Anwar (brother) Arshad Warsi (half-brother) |
Nafeesa Sultan (born May 27, 1956), better known as Asha Sachdev, is an Indian former actress who worked in Hindi films during 1970s and 1980s. She acted in a few early films as a leading lady, including the spy film Agent Vinod (1977) and the thriller Woh Main Nahin, and later shifted to supporting characters. She has appeared in over 90 films in her career and is a recipient of a Filmfare award for her work in Priyatama (1978).
Sachdev starred in a few successful films including Hifazat (1973) and Ek Hi Raasta (1977). The latter featured the song "Jis Kaam Ko Dono Aye Hai", picturised on her and Jeetendra; it remains popular till date, along with the qawwali "Pal Do Pal Ka " from The Burning Train (1980).