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‘Every newcomer tried to be him’: When Waheeda Rehman paid tribute to Jeetendra at Screen Awards | Bollywood News

‘Every newcomer tried to be him’: When Waheeda Rehman paid tribute to Jeetendra at Screen Awards | Bollywood News

2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Mar 31, 2026 08:52 PM IST As the curtains are set to rise for the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 on April 5 in Mumbai, it is an apt moment to look back at some of the most memorable highlights from past editions. Among the most anticipated honours of the evening has always been the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. One such unforgettable moment unfolded in 2005, when Waheeda Rehman presented the honour on stage to the legendary Jeetendra. The atmosphere turned electric as Waheeda Rehman took to the stage and introduced the award, referring to Jeetendra as “an actor who was a great star of his time, who set his own trend, and every newcomer tried to be him, every new girl wanted to work with him.” Her words set the tone for what followed. Jeetendra walked on stage to a standing ovation from the entire film industry. Among those in attendance were his daughter Ekta Kapoor, wife Shobha Kapoor, and stalwarts such as Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan, accompanied …

‘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…

‘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 …

EXCLUSIVE | Waheeda Rehman reacts to AR Rahman’s Bollywood is ‘communal’ comment: ‘Yeh mulk hamara hai, shanti se raho’ | Bollywood News

EXCLUSIVE | Waheeda Rehman reacts to AR Rahman’s Bollywood is ‘communal’ comment: ‘Yeh mulk hamara hai, shanti se raho’ | Bollywood News

AR Rahman has been facing a backlash ever since he suggested that he has lost work in the Hindi film industry due to a communal bias and a power shift in the last eight years. While the music composer clarified his intention on social media later, several celebs including Javed Akhtar, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan and Kangana Ranaut reacted to his controversial statement. Now, in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, veteran actor Waheeda Rehman opened up about the ongoing row in the industry. She claimed that the reason behind his claims might be time. When asked to address Rahman’s comments about getting less work due to a power shift and a perceived communal bias in the industry, she replied, “Yes, I read about it, but I try to dig less into it. I prefer not to pay attention to it, when everything is going fine. These small things happen in every country.” The 87-year-old further added, “So, what to believe and how much to believe? If it’s even true or not. Why should we get involved? …

‘Waheeda Rehman a wildlife photographer now,’ reveals Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: She refused Delhi 6, said, ‘I don’t feel like acting’ | Bollywood News

‘Waheeda Rehman a wildlife photographer now,’ reveals Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: She refused Delhi 6, said, ‘I don’t feel like acting’ | Bollywood News

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Delhi-6 featured one of the finest ensemble casts seen in Hindi cinema in the 21st century. At the heart of the film was legendary actress Waheeda Rehman, whose screen presence was as gentle and moving as ever. In a recent exclusive conversation with SCREEN, Mehra spoke about how the veteran actress came on board the project, especially after having worked with her earlier in Rang De Basanti. Recalling his first approach, Mehra said that when he initially narrated Delhi-6 to Waheeda Rehman, she turned it down. “I went to her the first time with the idea of Delhi-6, but she told me, ‘Beta, I haven’t been acting much lately,’” he shared. Soon after, Rang De Basanti came her way. “I went to her again with Rang De Basanti, and she accepted the part because she really liked the story,” Mehra said. Following the film’s massive success, he once again approached her for Delhi-6. “I told her, ‘Now I can make this film because I’ve just delivered a super-successful film and people are …

Jaya Bachchan and Waheeda Rehman attend Kamini Kaushal’s prayer meet in Mumbai, seen sharing a brief conversation | Bollywood News

Jaya Bachchan and Waheeda Rehman attend Kamini Kaushal’s prayer meet in Mumbai, seen sharing a brief conversation | Bollywood News

Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, who entertained audiences and contributed to Indian cinema for over six decades, passed away last Friday. She was remembered in Mumbai, where several members of the film industry came together to pay tribute to her. Actors Jaya Bachchan and Waheeda Rehman were among those who attended the prayer meet and offered their final respects. The gathering was held in Mumbai on Tuesday. Jaya Bachchan was among the first to arrive. Dressed in white, she was seen greeting other senior attendees. Waheeda Rehman arrived shortly after, and in some videos, the two were seen sharing a conversation. Actor Raza Murad was also present. Also Read | Nishaanchi 2’s climax sees Anurag Kashyap operate at melodramatic heights with a twist that is laden with poetic justice Kamini Kaushal and Jaya Bachchan had worked together on films such as Rajshri Productions’ Upahar, Manoj Kumar’s Shor, and Pradeep Sarkar’s Laga Chunari Mein Daag, which was among Kaushal’s later performances. Waheeda Rehman, too, shared screen space with Kaushal in films like Rajendra Kumar’s Dharti. One of …

Waheeda Rehman had crush on THIS married actor, she made him uncomfortable, slapped Amitabh Bachchan

Waheeda Rehman had crush on THIS married actor, she made him uncomfortable, slapped Amitabh Bachchan

Who isn’t a fan of Waheeda Rehman? She is one of the most talented stars we have in the Bollywood industry. It has always been a treat to watch her on the big screen. She still makes us all go crazy with her gorgeous. She has been in the industry for more than five decades and done over 90 films. She was born into a Tamil Deccani Muslim family in Tamil Nadu. Earlier, she actually wanted to be a doctor and not an actor. But due to her family’s financial circumstances, she gave up on her dream. She did films only to help her family financially. Also Read – 69th National Film Awards: 5 times Ranbir Kapoor proved he is a green flag unlike the image created by the internet She once spoke to Twinkle Khanna in a conversation where she said that she was a stubborn newcomer and used to keep her conditions whenever she got an offer and used to work on her conditions only. She once refused to wear revealing clothes which …