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Actress · Hindi Cinema

Waheeda Rehman

Classic1955–present

A dancer and actress of extraordinary grace, Waheeda Rehman was the muse of Guru Dutt’s greatest films and a National Award-winning performer. Her career bridged the golden age and modern cinema across seven decades. She is celebrated as one of Hindi cinema’s most elegant leading ladies.

Honours: Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2021); Padma Bhushan; National Film Award for Best Actress.

Filmography

57 films · compiled from Wikidata

Recent & Ongoing

Skater Girl poster

Skater Girl

Arshinagar poster

Arshinagar

2000s

Love in Bombay poster

Love in Bombay

Delhi-6 poster

Delhi-6

Water poster

Water

Rang De Basanti poster

Rang De Basanti

Om Jai Jagadish poster

Om Jai Jagadish

The 1990s

Lamhe poster

Lamhe

Swayam 1991

Best known for: Pyaasa · Guide · Kaagaz Ke Phool · Chaudhvin Ka Chand · Teesri Kasam

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