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Waheeda Rehman to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year, confirms I&B Minister Anurag Thakur | Hindi Movie News
Veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed the same today.
Anurag Thakur tweeted, “I feel an immense sense of happiness and honour in announcing that Waheeda Rehman ji is being bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema.Waheeda ji has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films, prominent among them, Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, Guide, Khamoshi and several others. In her career spanning over 5 decades, she has essayed her roles with extreme finesse, leading to a National Film Award for her role as a clanswoman in the film Reshma and Shera. A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, Waheeda ji has exemplified dedication, commitment and the strength of a Bharatiya Nari who can achieve the highest level of professional excellence with her hard work.”
He further added, “At a time when the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been passed by Parliament, her being awarded with this lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema and one who has dedicated her life after films to philanthropy and the greater good of society. I congratulate her and humbly pay my regards to her rich body of work that is an intrinsic part of our film history.”
In her career spanning decades, Waheeda Rehman has delivered memorable performances in hits like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Guide, Teesri Manzil, Ram Aur Shyam and Kabhi Kabhi among others. She received the prestigious National Award for her performance in 1971 release Resha Aur Shera, co-starring Sunil Dutt. Waheeda Rehman was conferred with the Padma Shri in 1972 and was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan in 2011.
Waheeda Rehman was last seen in Skater Girl (2021), where she was directed by Manjari Makijany, veteran actor Mac Mohan’s daughter. Over the past few years, the veteran actress has developed interest in wildlife photography.
Anurag Thakur tweeted, “I feel an immense sense of happiness and honour in announcing that Waheeda Rehman ji is being bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema.Waheeda ji has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films, prominent among them, Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, Guide, Khamoshi and several others. In her career spanning over 5 decades, she has essayed her roles with extreme finesse, leading to a National Film Award for her role as a clanswoman in the film Reshma and Shera. A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, Waheeda ji has exemplified dedication, commitment and the strength of a Bharatiya Nari who can achieve the highest level of professional excellence with her hard work.”
He further added, “At a time when the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been passed by Parliament, her being awarded with this lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema and one who has dedicated her life after films to philanthropy and the greater good of society. I congratulate her and humbly pay my regards to her rich body of work that is an intrinsic part of our film history.”
In her career spanning decades, Waheeda Rehman has delivered memorable performances in hits like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Guide, Teesri Manzil, Ram Aur Shyam and Kabhi Kabhi among others. She received the prestigious National Award for her performance in 1971 release Resha Aur Shera, co-starring Sunil Dutt. Waheeda Rehman was conferred with the Padma Shri in 1972 and was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan in 2011.
Waheeda Rehman was last seen in Skater Girl (2021), where she was directed by Manjari Makijany, veteran actor Mac Mohan’s daughter. Over the past few years, the veteran actress has developed interest in wildlife photography.
