Legendary actor Waheeda Rehman to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today announced that veteran actor Waheeda Rehman has been chosen for Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Mr. Thakur said, Waheeda Rehman will be given this prestigious award for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema. He said, the actress has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films like Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, Guide, Khamoshi, and several others.
The Minister said, in her career spanning over five decades, Waheeda Rehman 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. Mr. Thakur said, a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, Waheeda Rehman has exemplified dedication, commitment and the strength of a Bharatiya Nari who can achieve the highest level of professional excellence with her hardwork.
The Minister also said, at a time when the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been passed by Parliament, Waheeda Rehman being awarded with this lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema. Mr. Thakur said, Waheeda Rehman dedicated her life after films to philanthropy and the greater good of society.
