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Sadhana Shivdasani (2 September 1941 \u2013 25 December 2015<\/p><\/div>\n

Sadhana was easily one of those heroines who could act to the demands of the role leaving a lasting impression and at the same time mesmerize her audience by her looks. Glamour and simplicity, were both her strong points. A village girl, a ghagra<\/em> swinging desi<\/em> dancer, a high society educated simple or fashionable woman, she could carry all with ease and conviction.<\/p>\n

She married R K Nayyar, who was the first to direct her in Love In Simla<\/em> in 1960. Produced by Sashdhar Mukherji, starring son, Joy Mukherji, the film set out a transformation of Sadhana into an Indianized Audrey Hepburn, with the hair cut and eye and lips make up and all. From this first outing itself, Sadhana became a fashion icon on Indian screen. A rare feat, she carried it with confidence and success almost all her career.<\/p>\n

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One of the finest posters of its time, the Arzoo designed by the legendary Diwakar Karkare.<\/p><\/div>\n

Some of the most enchanting, lilting, melodious, memorable songs are attached to her memory for film goers.<\/p>\n

In her very first year in the industry, Sadhana was truly fortunate to have one of the genius directors, Bimal Roy sign her for Parakh<\/em> (1960). She came to learn some of the finest performance skills that stayed with her all along. Here in Parakh<\/em> she came about as a simple and convincing small town girl, a post master\u2019s daughter, opposite Vasant Choudhury, the handsome Bengal actor, who never could make it in Hindi films. With music by Salil Chowdhury and lyrics by Shailendra, vocals by Lata, here we start with our musical tribute.<\/p>\n

O sajna barkha bahaar aai<\/strong><\/em> (Parakh<\/em>, 1960) – Salil Chowdhury \/ Shailendra \/ Lata Mangeshkar<\/span><\/p>\n