‘Your name has no s*x appeal’: When 16-year-old Waheeda Rehman was asked to change her name for….; actress’ EXPLOSIVE reply to director was…
Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman has given many memorable films in her career. He worked in films such as Pyaasa, Guide, Paper Kee Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. She made her debut with CID. In a career spanning over five decades, Waheeda Rehman was not only known for her brilliant acting but also for her strong opinions and self-esteem. Recently at the Jaipur Literature Festival, she shared a story from his early days that got everyone thinking. Waheeda Rehman was asked to change her name for THIS reason Waheeda Rehman said that when she was just 16 years old and was going to debut in Bollywood with the film CID in 1956, she was asked to change her name. At that time, it was considered common to change the names of new actors in the film industry. After coming to Mumbai from Chennai, she went to Guru Dutt with her mother to sign the contract. She said, “When I came as a newcomer from Chennai to Mumbai, I was called to sign a …
