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On Waheeda Rehman`s birthday, Saira Banu recalls her first meet with the actress

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On veteran actor Waheeda Rehman`s birthday, fellow yesteryear actress Saira Banu on Saturday shared her special wishes for the screen legend while admiring her “simplicity in personal life”. Taking to her Instagram handle, Saira shared a throwback picture along with Rehman and legendary actor and husband Dilip Kumar. She wrote in her post, “Happy Birthday Waheeda Aapa”! Saira revealed that she had known Waheeda since long, as her mother and the latter stayed in the same building. “I have known her for long as my mother Naseem Banuji and Waheeda Aapa resided in the very same building at Nepean Sea Road. The first time I saw Waheeda Aapa was at a function in an Auditorium where we were invited and the Chief Guest was Dilip Sahib, whom I was dying to see at any given opportunity,” she said. Further, Saira recalled a memorable evening at an event in Mumbai. The event was also attended by actor Dilip Kumar. “My mother and I sat with all the prime guests, Waheeda Rehmanji, the poetess cum filmstar Tabassum, …

Waheeda Rehman set two conditions before entering the film industry

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Waheeda Rehman, one of the finest actresses in our industry, has been vocal about her thoughts since she joined the industry. On her birthday today, let`s recall how Waheeda Rehman had set two conditions before entering the film industry. The veteran actress once shared that she was clear on two things when she started her film career – one, that she would not wear a bikini, and the other, that she would not change her name, as was the phenomenon at that point in time. Although some actresses of her time featured in films wearing a bikini, she feels she did not have the figure to carry it well.” “I remember when I was working with Guru Dutt, I had incorporated a clause in the contract that I would have the final say on the costumes and wouldn`t wear costumes that I don`t like. He (Guru Dutt) wanted me to watch his films, which I did, but I was adamant about having the clause,” Rehman said at one of her book launch events. “I didn`t …

National Awards: Allu Arjun’s Moving Note For Waheeda Rehman

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Allu arjun shared this image. (Courtesy: alluarjunonline) Allu Arjun has shared a  special message for veteran actress Waheeda Rehman on Instagram. She was felicitated with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honour, at the 69th National Awards ceremony in Delhi on Tuesday. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu. Allu Arjun, who received the Best Actor prize at the prestigious event, said that “it was a lifetime experience to witness Shri Waheeda Rehman ji win the Dadasaheb Phalke award.” The actor, who was recognised for his performance in Pushpa – The Rise, added, “More than 6 decades of career in films. Truly inspiring.” Allu Arjun also shared pictures with Waheeda Rehman,  Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon on social media. For Alia, who shared the Best Actress award with Kriti, the south superstar said, “It was an absolute pleasure to see dear Alia Bhatt win this award. Iconic performance for an iconic film. Truly deserving and many more.” Alia won the award for her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi. For Kriti Sanon, Allu Arjun added, …

Ranbir Kapoor Asks Photographers To Be Careful As They Surround Waheeda Rehman. Viral Video Inside

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Image was shared on X. (Courtesy: deepjaiswal007) Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor was his wife Alia Bhatt’s plus-one at the National Film Awards ceremony held in Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan on Tuesday evening. Besides performing husband duties and clicking pictures of Alia Bhatt on stage with her prize, the animal star was also seen standing up for film veteran Waheeda Rehman, who was seen being hounded by photographers in one inside video from the event. It so happened that at the event, the Brahmastra couple was seated in the second row with veteran actor Waheeda Rehman seated in the row just in front of them. In a video shared on social media, the photographers could be seen surrounding the veteran actress, making her feel visibly uncomfortable. Just at that moment, Ranbir Kapoor was seen getting up from his seat and asking the photographers to be careful. Take a look at the video below: In another viral video from the ceremony, Alia Bhatt and Allu Arjun are seen sharing a warm hug. Later, Ranbir Kapoor is seen shaking hands with the Pushpa star …

Alia Bhatt And Ranbir Kapoor Pose With Waheeda Rehman In Inside Pic

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Image was shared on X. (Courtesy: deepjaiswal007) New Delhi: The 69th National Film Awards ceremony was held in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan today and the awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu. The winners of the National Awards for the year 2021, announced in August, include Allu Arjun (Best Actor), Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon (Best Actress) among others while the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honour, went to legendary actress Waheeda Rehman. A few hours after the ceremony ended, some inside pictures of the stars started doing rounds on social media. Our favourite however is this frame in which Alia Bhatt and her husband Ranbir Kapoor can be seen striking a pose with film veteran Waheeda Rehman. Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Mimi can also be spotted in the picture. Alia Bhatt can be seen flashing her widest smile while posing with the Pyaasa star. The picture was shared by a fan on X (previously known as Twitter) along with a caption that …

National Awards: Waheeda Rehman After Receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award

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Still from a video shared by YouTube. (Courtesy: DoordarshanNational) New Delhi: Film veteran Waheeda Rehman received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 69th National Film Awards ceremony, that was held in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan on Tuesday. The Pyaasa actor was teary-eyed as she was handed over India’s highest film honour by President Droupadi Murmu. Upon receiving the award, the actress thanked the Bollywood industry for playing a catalyst in her film journey. In her thank you speech, the actress said, “I feel honoured and very humbled. But today where I stand, it’s all because of the lovely industry I have been a part of. Luckily, I got an opportunity to work with top directors, producers, filmmakers, technicians and music directors, who supported me and showered me with lots of love and respect.” Waheeda Rehman continued, “Lastly makeup artists, hair and costume designers also deserve a special mention. Hence I want to share this award with all departments of the film industry. One  person cannot make an entire film, it’s a collective effort.” The …

Emotional Waheeda Rehman Receives The Dadasaheb Phalke Award

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Waheeda Rehman receiving the award from President Droupadi Murmu (Courtesy: YouTube) A visibly emotional Waheeda Rehman, her usual elegant self in a cream saree, received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honour, at a ceremony in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan on Tuesday. The 69th National Awards, given pout for the year 2021, were presented by President Droupadi Murmu. Waheeda Rehman, 85, is beloved for her work in films like Guide, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool and Chaudhvin Ka Chaand. Her accolades include the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. On the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, Waheeda Rehman said she was thrilled to be given the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and advised her youthful fans to follow their hearts. Waheeda Rehman was announced as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award last month on a date coinciding with Dev Anand’s birth centenary. Dev Anand was Waheeda Rehman’s first co-star in her Hindi debut, CID. They made several movies together, among them the classic Guide. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur made the Dadasaheb Phalke Award announcement …

Your Guide To 10 Best Waheeda Rehman Films

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Waheeda Rehman in a film still. (courtesy waheedaxrehman) New Delhi: Bollywood legend Waheeda Rehman will be conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the country’s highest film honour, for 2021. The veteran actress is known for her work in films like Guide, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Teesri Kasam and Khamoshi. In her career spanning over 5 decades, Waheeda Rehman has essayed various iconic roles with extreme finesse. She won a National Film Award for her role as a clanswoman in Reshma Aur Shera. Waheeda Rehman is also a recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards. To celebrate her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema and her decades old legacy, let’s take a look at some of her memorable works.  Guide – YouTube Waheeda Rehman and Dev Anand’s Guide is a perfect cocktail of romance, music-dance sequences, drama and a thought-provoking story. The actress played Rosie, a rebel woman, in the film.  CID – SonyLiv Waheeda Rehman made her Hindi film debut with C.I.D, alongside Dev Anand. The classic Bollywood thriller is directed by Raj Khosla and …

Dear Friend Asha Parekh Is “Very Happy” For Waheeda Rehman

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Image was shared on X. (courtesy: Indepthcomments) New Delhi: Film veteran Asha Parekh is over the moon as her dear friend Waheeda Rehman is all set to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2021. Expressing her joy over the Pyaasa star’s big win, Asha Parekh told NDTV, “I was thrilled. She is a lovely human being, a lovely actress, I am very very happy for her.” Talking fondly about her friend, the actress continued, “She is beautiful. She is gorgeous because she is a good human being and that shows on her face.” On being asked about Waheeda Rehman’s filmography, including her return to films with Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6, Asha Parekh said, “She has worked in some wonderful films throughout her life. In her comeback films as well, she kept her mark. Whatever she did, she put her mark.” For the unversed, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 was accorded to Asha Parekh for her contribution to Indian cinema. Recalling her reaction to the win, she said, “I …

Waheeda Rehman And Guru Dutt Made Magic On Screen. It Began With A Buffalo

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Image was shared on X. (courtesy: filmyguftgu) New Delhi: It all started with a buffalo. The famed Guru Dutt-Waheeda Rehman collaboration began one day in Hyderabad in 1955 when the filmmaker extended his stay in the city after a bovine crashed into his car and then spotted a young woman from across the street. He asked who she was. And the rest, as they sometimes say, is cinematic history. On Tuesday, Rehman was named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award, occasion for cinephiles to dig into her remarkable filmography. The Dutt-Rehman story — which starred gems such as Pyaasa (1957), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) and Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam (1962) — was recalled by film writer Abrar Alvi in Ten Years With Guru Dutt by Sathya Saran. “Waheeda has a buffalo to thank for the fact that we signed her on,” Alvi recalls in the book, flipping back to the time when Rehman, then a budding dancer, had just started out in the south and Dutt was impatiently looking to add another hit to the …