26 Facts About Waheeda Rehman

Waheeda Rehman was born on 3 February 1938 and is an Indian actress.

Waheeda Rehman's accolades include a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards.

Waheeda Rehman was honoured with India's civilian awards; the Padma Shri in 1972 and the Padma Bhushan in 2011.

Waheeda Rehman rose to prominence by her collaborations with Hindi filmmaker Guru Dutt in the dramas Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.

Waheeda Rehman received widespread critical acclaim for the romantic drama Guide, for which she won her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

Waheeda Rehman won the award again for her performance in the romantic thriller Neel Kamal, and additionally earned nominations for her roles in the comedy Ram Aur Shyam and the drama Khamoshi.

Since the 1970s, Waheeda Rehman has worked primarily in supporting roles, appearing in Yash Chopra's romantic dramas Kabhie Kabhie, Chandni and Lamhe, and action films Trishul and Mashaal.

Waheeda Rehman is an advocate for education and is an ambassador for RangDe, an organisation combating poverty in India.

Waheeda Rehman was born on 3 February 1938 to a Deccani Muslim family in Chengalpet of present-day Tamil Nadu, India.

Waheeda Rehman's father was Mohammed Abdur Rehman and her mother was Mumtaz Begum, and she was the youngest out of four daughters.

Waheeda Rehman studied in St Joseph's Convent in Visakhapatnam when her father was posted there in the then-Madras Presidency.

Waheeda Rehman's dream was to become a doctor, but due to her family's circumstances emotionally and financially, alongside her mother's illness, she abandoned her goal.

Waheeda Rehman made her film debut with the Tamil film Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum as a dancer.

Waheeda Rehman's performances caught the eye of Hindi filmmaker Guru Dutt, whom she considered her mentor.

Waheeda Rehman continued collaborations with Dutt which include the noir film 12 O'Clock, the romantic drama Kaagaz Ke Phool, and the Muslim social film Chaudhvin Ka Chand ; all of which earned her critical praise.

Waheeda Rehman starred as Rosie, a rebellious, strong-willed wife of an unfaithful archaeologist.

Waheeda Rehman stated that the role proved difficult for her, particularly because it broke several film stereotypes at the time.

Guide was a major commercial success, emerging as the fifth-highest grossing Hindi film of 1965, and it opened to widespread critical acclaim, with Waheeda Rehman's performance receiving universal praise.

Waheeda Rehman would be an unusual Hindi film heroine even today.

For headlining the film Reshma Aur Shera, Waheeda Rehman won the National Film Award for Best Actress, which is India's equivalent to the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Waheeda Rehman began experimenting with roles at this stage of career.

Waheeda Rehman accepted the offer to play a mother to Jaya Bhaduri in Phagun.

Waheeda Rehman is regarded as one of the greatest and finest actors of Indian cinema.

One of the highest paid actress of mid- to late 1960s and early 1970s, Waheeda Rehman appeared in Box Office Indias "Top Actresses" list in 1967 and 1968.

In 2012, Waheeda Rehman was placed 9th by NDTV in its "The Most Popular Actress of All Time" list.

Waheeda Rehman was placed in Times of Indias "50 Beautiful Faces" list.