Waheeda Rehman on her love for wildlife photography at 86: ‘I have visited all wildlife safaris in India, only Gir is left’

Waheeda Rehman, who is passionate about wildlife photography, revealed she loves Namibia, recalled her acting days when she ensured her clothes had relevance to the characters she played on-screen

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | Updated: March 14, 2024 05:28 PM IST

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Waheeda Rehman is living her dream of becoming a photographer in her 80s

Waheeda Rehman may be away from the silver screen for a while, but the veteran actress continues to reinvent herself, and that’s what makes her relevant even at the age of 86. In the last few years, the Teesri Kasam star has been passionately talking about her love for photography and her photographs are proof that she has been nailing it. Speaking with The Times of India, she recently said she enjoys capturing flora and fauna. The actress, who has been globe-trotting and enjoying safaris, in pursuit of her passion, said, “Mujhe photography ka bahut shauq hai (I love photography).” The actress further added that she is a part of a group comprising like-minded people who love photography. “The members of the group are professional photographers. I have been going on these trips for over a decade now,” she added

Over the decade, the shutterbug has used her lens to document several candid moments as well, apart from capturing nature and wildlife. “I’ve been to almost all jungle safaris in India except Gir. I have also gone on international safari trips. One of my favourite places is Namibia,” said Waheeda adding that South African country is “beautiful with sand dunes touching the Mediterranean Sea and waves”. The actress also held an exhibition of her wildlife photos captured in Kenya, Tanzania and India.

A humble Waheeda, who calls her love for photography, “a real expensive hobby,” She once, sharing an interesting anecdote, told Filmfare, “I was always passionate about photography. I’d carry a Rolleiflex camera when we shot outdoors to shoot sunsets, and landscapes as well as photographs of my co-stars including Nanda, Raj Kapoor and even Satyajit Ray. Dilip (Kumar) saab would joke, ‘Jab dekho ladkon ki tarah camera lekar ghoomti rehti ho! (Dilip Kumar would react, ‘Look at her how she is always carrying a camera like a boy!)’.”

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