Waheeda Rehman on getting Dadasaheb Phalke Award: ‘A Gift I Received on Dev Anand’s 100th Birthday
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur announced on Tuesday that veteran actor Waheeda Rehman will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for her stellar contribution to Indian cinema. Rehman is one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema history. She has appeared in over 90 films in a career spanning over five decades. She is known for her versatility and grace, and has played a wide range of roles, from comedic to dramatic to tragic.
Rehman has won numerous awards for her work, including a National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She was also awarded the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest honor given to a film personality in India. It is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.
Rehman is a deserving recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. She is a true legend of Indian cinema, and her work has inspired generations of actors and filmmakers. Expressing her excitement at receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Waheeda Rehman told ANI, “I am happy. This is a big award from the government. I want to thank I&B Minister Anurag Thakur for it.”
In an interview with ANI, Waheeda Rehman spoke about the importance of progressive ideas and women’s empowerment. She said, “In the films I did, I often kept in mind that there should be progressive ideas, women should be allowed to do whatever they want to do because, for centuries, women were not allowed to move forward, study and write. So they were suppressed when they also had talent.”
She also spoke about the importance of education and opportunity for all. She said, “I have met many people from different villages, when I was in Bangalore, many people who used to work in my factory did not even know how to write their names, they used their thumbs instead of signing the documents with pen.
