Waheeda Rehman bestowed with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award

Waheeda Rehman, the iconic beauty of yesteryears, has been chosen to receive the prestigious 'Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award.' The announcement by the central government on Tuesday recognizes her outstanding contributions to the Indian film industry over five decades. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur celebrated her remarkable career and services to the film industry by announcing the news on 'X.'

In a tweet, Minister Anurag Thakur wrote, "I feel an immense sense of happiness and honor 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."

Anurag also wrote, "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. "

Waheeda Rahman's journey in the film industry is truly remarkable. She was an accomplished actor born on February 3, 1938, in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. She entered the world of cinema with the dance number 'Eruvaka Sagaro Ranno Chinnanna' from the film Rojulu Marayi.

One of her significant roles came in the movie 'Reshma Aur Shera,' for which she received the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1971. Waheeda Rahman was honored with the 'Padma Shri' in 1972 and the 'Padma Bhushan' in 2011, further recognizing her contributions to Indian cinema and society.

This lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to Waheeda Rahman's illustrious career, highlighting her enduring impact on Indian cinema.