Filmmaker Karan Johar has paid homage to late veteran actress Sadhna and says her legacy of "beauty, poise and grace will live on forever".

Sadhna, who has worked in films like 'Mera Saaya', 'Ek Musafir Ek Hasina', 'Hum Dono' and 'Ek Phool Do Mali', died in Mumbai on Friday after a long battle with cancer, a family friend said. She was 74.

Karan, who is related to the late actress, took to Twitter to pay homage to the actress.

RIP Sadhana aunty...Your legacy of beauty,poise and utmost grace....will live on forever... pic.twitter.com/XkQTCjdN6k

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 25, 2015

"RIP Sadhana aunty...Your legacy of beauty,poise and utmost grace...will live on forever," KJo tweeted.

The 43-year-old filmmaker also shared a black and white photograph of Sadhana, who is survived by her foster daughter.