Waheeda Rehman
Biography
Waheeda Rehman is an Indian actress born on February 3, 1938, in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India. She is known for her contributions to Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Bengali films, primarily from the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. Throughout her career, she has received various awards and accolades, including a Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality, a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, a National Film Award for Best Actress, and two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. Waheeda Rehman has appeared in numerous films and has been recognized for her work with notable directors, including Guru Dutt.
Career overview
Waheeda Rehman is an Indian actress known for her contributions to various genres of films from the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. Born on February 3, 1938, in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India, she has appeared in mainly Hindi films, as well as Telugu, Tamil, and Bengali films.
Throughout her career, Waheeda Rehman has received numerous accolades, including a Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality, a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, a National Film Award for Best Actress, and two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. Her work has been widely recognized and praised by critics and audiences alike.
Waheeda Rehman has been associated with several notable films, including those directed by Guru Dutt, for which she is often praised. Her extensive filmography spans multiple genres and languages, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
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- Skater Girl (2021) as Maharani
- The Song of Scorpions (2019) as Zubaida
- Vishwaroopam II (2018) as Wisam's Mother
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Herself
- Arshinagar (2015) as Dadijaan
- The Anupam Kher Show (2014) as Herself
- Love in Bombay (2013)
- Light, Shadow, and Me (2012) as Self
- Delhi-6 (2009) as Dadi
- Rang De Basanti (2006) as Mrs. Rathod
- Chukkallo Chandrudu (2006)
- 15 Park Avenue (2006) as Mitali’s mother
- Water (2005) as Bhagavati, Narayan's Mother
- Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005) as Sunita Khanna
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
- Om Jai Jagadish (2002) as Saraswati Batra
- Lamhe (1991) as Daijaan
- Swayam (1991) as Aparajita
- Chandni (1989)
- In Search of Guru Dutt (1989) as Self
- Singhasan (1986) as Rajmata
- Allah Rakha (1986) as Advocate Salma Anwar
- Mashaal (1984) as Sudha Kumar
- Sunny (1984) as Gayatri Inderjeet
- Maqsad (1984)
- Coolie (1983) as Salma
- Ghungroo (1983)
- Himmatwala (1983)
- Mahaan (1983) as Janaki
- Namak Halaal (1982) as Savitridevi / Rani Ma
- Namkeen (1982)
- Dharam Kanta (1982)
- Sawaal (1982)
- Naseeb (1981) as Self
- Jwalamukhi (1980) as Savita Devi
- Trishul (1978) as Shanti
- Kabhi Kabhie (1976) as Anjali Malhotra
- Adalat (1976) as Radha
- Phagun (1973) as Shanta Bangan / Shamrao Dhamle
- Zindagi Zindagi (1972) as Meeta Sharma
- Dil Ka Raaja (1972) as Lakshmi
- Reshma Aur Shera (1971) as Reshma
- Man Mandir (1971)
- Homaye Sa'adat (1971) as Shirin
- Dharti (1970) as Jwala / Princess Chitralekha
- Man Ki Aankhen (1970)
- Prem Pujari (1970)
- Khamoshi (1969) as Nurse Radha
- Shatranj (1969)
- Darpan (1969)
- Meri Bhabhi (1969) as Maya
- Baazi (1968) as Elizabeth desilva
- Neel Kamal (1968) as Sita Raichand
- Aadmi (1968) as Meena
- Palki (1967) as Mehroo
- Ram Aur Shyam (1967) as Anjana
- Patthar Ke Sanam (1967) as Taruna
- Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966) as Roopa
- Teesri Kasam (1966) as Hirabai
- The Guide (1965) as Rosie Marco/Nalini
- Guide (1965) as Rosie Marco / Nalini
- Kohraa (1964) as Rajeshwari
- Shagoon (1964) as Geeta
- Mujhe Jeene Do (1963)
- Ek Dil Sau Afsane (1963) as Sunita
- Rakhi (1962)
- Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962) as Neela / Meena
- The Expedition (1962) as Gulabi
- Bees Saal Baad (1962) as Radha
- Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) as Jaba
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961) as Roopa
- The Full Moon (1960) as Jameela
- Ek Phool Char Kaante (1960) as Sushma Saxena
- Kala Bazar (1960) as Alka M. Sinha
- Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) as Shanti
- 12 O'Clock (1958) as Bani Chaudhary
- Solva Saal (1958) as Laaj
- Pyaasa (1957) as Gulabo
- C.I.D. (1956) as Kamini
- Rojulu Maraayi (1955) as Dancer
- Jayasimha (1955) as Padmini