Sadhana, whose hairdo defined an era, dead

Veteran actress Sadhana, known for her films, songs, and sequences, but mostly, for her fringe haircut, finally succumbed to a long battle with cancer on December 25. She was 74 and is survived by her foster daughter. Born in Karachi, her family moved to India and settled in Mumbai when she was barely 7 years old. She first entered the industry as a child actress in 1955 with a small appearance in Raj Kapoor's 'Shree 420'. She also did a significant role in India's first Sindhi language movie 'Abaana'. Sadhana was at her prime in 1965, when she delivered two blockbusters 'Waqt' and 'Arzoo'. “Sadhana (Shivdasani) breathed her last at her home this morning,” friend and BJP city spokesperson Shaina N.C. said.