Waheeda Rehman is one of the most talented actresses in Bollywood of her time. The veteran actress is loved by millions of fans for her divine beauty and masterclass acting performances. A few of Waheeda's notable works include Guide, Pyaasa, Kagaz Ke Phool, Chaudvin Ka Chand, and Reshma Aur Shera, among many others. Throughout her entire career in the film industry, Waheeda has received a lot of iconic awards and accolades, including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. And now she added another feather to her hat, as she recently received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Waheeda Rehman looked absolutely stunning as she slipped into a white-hued, self-worked saree, which she teamed with a matching blouse. With a green-stoned layered neckpiece, matching earrings, and a potli bag, the veteran actress finalised her look. However, in several inside videos of the National Award ceremony, Waheeda can be seen sitting while her name is being announced, and undoubtedly, it was an emotional moment for the diva.
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After being honoured with such a prestigious award with a standing ovation, Waheeda ji expressed her gratitude for the same. While being on the stage, the actress thanked the entire industry and said that wherever she is today, this became possible only for the industry, from producers to makeup artists. She also said that she wants to share this award with every department of the industry. Sharing that no one can make a film alone and that everyone needs another one for the same, the actress stated:
"I feel very honoured, very humbled. Magar aj jis mukaam pe main khadi hu, yeh saara meri pyari industry ki wajah se. Mujhe luckily, bahut achhe, top producers, directors, filmmakers, technicians, dialogue writers, music directors aur sangeetkaar – sabka sahara mila. Sabne izzat di, pyar diya. Aur akhiri mein, makeup artists, hair aur costume banane waalon ka bhi bahut haath hota hai. Isiliye, yeh main award, apne priya film industry ke saare departments ke saath share karna chahti hu. Koi bhi ek insaan ek poori picture nehi bana sakta, un sab ko hum sabki zarurat hoti hai."
Earlier, taking to his X (previously Twitter), I&B Minister Anurag Thakur announced that Waheeda Rehman would be presented with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema. Right after the announcement was made, the veteran actress, in an interview with India Today, talked elaborately about her feelings about the same. The diva revealed how happy she was when people finally recognised her works. Sharing the mantra of success, Waheeda ji said that one should keep working with dedication and honesty, and then only they can get their regards.
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For those who don't know, Waheeda Rehman ji never wanted to be an actress as her dream was to be a doctor. But due to the circumstances around her, including her father’s early death and her mom falling ill, the diva had to give up on her dreams and step into showbiz. The diva made her debut with Telugu social drama, Rojulu Marayi. However, it was after she started collaborating with Dev Anand and Guru Dutt that her career flourished magnanimously.
Congratulations, Waheeda ji.
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