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Waheeda Rehman
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- Born 3 February 1938
- Place of Birth Chengalpattu
- Occupation Film Actor, Screenwriter, Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Shashi Rekhi (1974; Died 2000)
- Years active 1955-present
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- Guide
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ABOUT Waheeda Rehman
Waheeda Rehman: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Waheeda Rehman, born February 3, 1938, stands as a towering figure in Indian cinema, her career spanning over five decades and encompassing more than 90 films. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards, the Padma Shri (1972), the Padma Bhushan (2011), and the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2023). Rehman's debut in the Telugu film Rojulu Marayi (1955) paved the way for a prolific career, marked by memorable collaborations with Guru Dutt in classics such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Her performance in Guide (1965) garnered her the first of her Filmfare Best Actress awards, followed by another for Neel Kamal (1968). She also won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Reshma Aur Shera (1971). While she transitioned to supporting roles in later years, her presence remained impactful in films like Kabhie Kabhie, Chandni, Lamhe, Trishul, and Mashaal. Her contributions extended beyond the screen; Rehman is a philanthropist and advocate for education, serving as an ambassador for RangDe, an organisation working against poverty in India. She received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994, further cementing her enduring influence on Indian cinema. Recent appearances include roles in Water, Rang De Basanti, and Delhi 6, showcasing her continued relevance and commitment to the art form.
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WAHEEDA REHMAN NEWS
Guru Dutt: The tortured genius behind classics Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool, who died at 39 of 'melancholia'
August 11, 2023 8:11 pm
Born on July 9, 1925, Guru Dutt died by suicide in 1965. But in his 39 years, Dutt brought to life his passion for art through his rich and interesting filmography, which includes classics like Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool.
Kangana Ranaut compares Sharmila Tagore's performance to 'warmth of the winter sun', hopes Waheeda Rehman makes a comeback soon
July 08, 2023 3:49 pm
Kangana Ranaut took to social media to appreciate Sharmila Tagore's performance in Gulmohar and hoped that Waheeda Rehman too makes her comeback soon.
Amitabh Bachchan was the quintessential toxic hero in Kabhi Kabhie, but Yash Chopra presented him as a romantic poet
July 08, 2023 8:01 am
Yash Chopra's 1976 film Kabhi Kabhie came at the height of Amitabh Bachchan's 'angry young man' era and projected him as the brooding lover, even though he played a toxic man who refused to move on.
Gulzar's Namkeen was the Jee Le Zaraa of its time that cast three female stalwarts in one film
May 12, 2023 3:02 pm
When Farhan Akhtar announced Jee Le Zaraa with three leading female actors, it was applauded for such films are not made very often. But 41 years ago, Gulzar made a film with three leading women that never got as much recognition.
When Dharmendra said he found it difficult to work with Waheeda Rehman, gets 'tongue tied': 'I need to use bad language to get josh'
April 28, 2023 1:59 pm
Waheeda Rehman had shared why Dharmendra confessed that he couldn't work around her.
When Amitabh Bachchan's mother requested Waheeda Rehman to 'not slap him too hard': 'Director asked me to give Amitabh a solid whack'
April 22, 2023 2:58 pm
Waheeda Rehman recalled the time when she first shared screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in Reshma Aur Shera.
Waheeda Rehman reveals Raj Khosla advised Guru Dutt not to cast her in Pyaasa, he was the reason why she refused Guide initially
February 24, 2023 5:56 pm
Waheeda Rehman recalled how she was discovered by Guru Dutt and how she had earlier refused to work in Guide.
Did you know Waheeda Rehman shot for Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Amitabh Bachchan's mother? Here's why she opted out of the film
February 24, 2023 4:33 pm
Waheeda Rehman started shooting for Karan Johar's 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham but had to opt out.
Waheeda Rehman reveals Guru Dutt was told she's like a 'wooden doll', was asked to change her name
February 23, 2023 4:39 pm
In the next episode of The Invincibles, Arbaaz Khan will be seen going down memory lane with Waheeda Rehman, who will share some untold stories from her career.
Neel Kamal, a rare Waheeda Rehman film that gloriously fails the test of time
February 03, 2023 10:31 pm
Neel Kamal does a great disservice to Waheeda herself; the scenes either have her crying over her fate, or showing a steely determination to be an ideal wife, or being coquettish with her lover.
