Sadhana's name and persona conjures up images of stylish
sophistication and trend setting fashion statements. She was
the queen of style for the Indian women of the 60s. Sadhana
is at the top of every mention of style and fashion in Bollywood.
With her entrance on the scene in "Love in Simla"
[1960] Sadhana brought a fresh new image to the Hindi film
heroine. Hers was a look of 60s modernism that coincided with
the petite slimed down fashion trends that were taking place
in Paris and New York and was exemplified by the Hollywood
actress Audrey Hepburn. It was Sadhana who brought this look
to the popular fore in India while giving the 'Breakfast At
Tiffanies' glamour her own particular Indian flavor.
A generation of Bollywood actresses copied Sadhana in
mannerism, look, and style. She will always be remembered
as a fashion icon and as such one tends to forget her other
qualities. Sadhana possessed that intangible 'star quality'
that manifested in an ethereal and enticing screen presence.
She also had great comic timing and natural grace.
