Waheeda Rehman biography
Waheeda Rehman is an Indian actress, born on 3 February 1938 in Chengalpattu.
Waheeda Rehman's screen career began in 1955 with Kaalam Maari Pochu, playing Dancer.
Waheeda Rehman has 94 screen credits across Hindi and Indian cinema, Bengali cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Skater Girl (2021), Vishwaroopam II (2018), The Song of Scorpions (2017).
Waheeda Rehman is best known for Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.
Honours include Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, Padma Bhushan and National Film Award for Best Actress.
- Born
- 3 February 1938 (age 88)
- Birthplace
- Chengalpattu
- Work
- Film actor, Screenwriter, Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Bengali cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Known for
- Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Abhijan, Guide
- Awards
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
- Padma Bhushan
- National Film Award for Best Actress
- Padma Shri in arts
- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Waheeda Rehman filmography
94 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Skater Girl | Maharani | English / Hindi | |
| 2018 | Vishwaroopam II | Kashmiri's mother | Tamil / Hindi | |
| 2017 | The Song of Scorpions | Zubeidaa | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Arshinagar | Dadijaan | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Love in Bombay | Preeti Mehra | Hindi | Delayed Release |
| 2009 | Delhi 6 | Annapurna Mehra | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Aishwarya Rathod | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Chukkallo Chandrudu | Padmavathi | Telugu | Cameo |
| 2005 | Water | Bhagwati | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Principal Khanna | Hindi | |
| 2005 | 15 Park Avenue | Mrs. Mathur / Mrs. Gupta | English / Bengali | |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | Saraswati Batra | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Ulfat Ki Nayee Manzilen | Hindi | Delayed Release | |
| 1991 | Lamhe | Dai Jaan | Hindi | Nominated , Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1991 | Swayam 1991 | Hindi | ||
| 1991 | Swayam | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Chandni | Lata Khanna | Hindi | Nominated , Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1986 | Singhasan | Raj Maata Vardhan | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Simhasanam | Telugu | ||
| 1986 | Allah-Rakha | Advocate Salma | Hindi | |
| 1985 | Bayen Hath Ka Khel | Hindi | Unreleased film | |
| 1984 | Sunny | Gayatri | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Mashaal | Sudha | Hindi | |
| 1984 | Maqsad | Sharda | Hindi | |
| 1983 | Mahaan | Janki | Hindi |
Show all 94 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Pyaasi Aankhen | Hindi | ||
| 1983 | Himmatwala | Savitri | Hindi | |
| 1983 | Ghungroo | Rani Maa | Hindi | |
| 1983 | Coolie | Salma | Hindi | |
| 1982 | Sawaal | Anju Mehta | Hindi | |
| 1982 | Namak Halaal | Savitri | Hindi | |
| 1982 | Dharam Kanta | Radha Singh | Hindi | |
| 1982 | Namkeen | Jugni / Jyoti | Hindi | Nominated , Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1980 | Jwalamukhi | Savita | Hindi | |
| 1980 | Jyoti Bane Jwala | Malti | Hindi | |
| 1979 | Jiban Jerakam | Bengali | ||
| 1979 | Aaj Ki Dhara | Hindi | ||
| 1978 | Trishul | Shanti | Hindi | Cameo |
| 1977 | Adalat | Radha | Hindi | |
| 1976 | Kabhi Kabhie | Anjali Malhotra | Hindi | Nominated , Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1974 | Bangaaru Kalalu | Saroja | Telugu | |
| 1973 | Phagun | Shanta | Hindi | |
| 1973 | Insaaf | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Zindagi Zindagi | Meeta Sharma | Hindi | |
| 1972 | Dil Ka Raja | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Trisandhya | Indu | Hindi | |
| 1972 | Thrisandhya | Malayalam | ||
| 1972 | Subah-O-Sham | Shirin | Hindi | |
| 1972 | Dil Ka Raaja | Laxmi Singh | Hindi | |
| 1971 | Reshma Aur Shera | Reshma | Hindi | National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1971 | Subah-o-Shyam | Persian | ||
| 1971 | Man Mandir | Krishna / Radha | Hindi | Double Role |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari | Suman Mehra | Hindi | |
| 1970 | Dharti | Jwala/Princess Chitralekha | Hindi | |
| 1970 | Man Ki Aankhen | Geeta | Hindi | |
| 1970 | Darpan | Madhavi | Hindi | |
| 1969 | Khamoshi | Radha | Hindi | Nominated , Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| 1969 | Shatranj | Meena | Hindi | |
| 1969 | Meri Bhabhi | Maya | Hindi | |
| 1968 | Neel Kamal | Rajkumari Neel Kamal/ Seeta | Hindi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| 1968 | Baazi | Elizabeth D'Silva | Hindi | |
| 1968 | Aadmi | Meena | Hindi | |
| 1967 | Ram Aur Shyam | Anjana | Hindi | Nominated , Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| 1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam | Taruna | Hindi | |
| 1967 | Palki | Mehroo | Hindi | |
| 1966 | Teesri Kasam | Heera Bai | Hindi | |
| 1966 | Dil Diya Dard Liya | Roopa | Hindi | |
| 1965 | Guide | Rosy / Nalini | Hindi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| 1964 | Kohra | Hindi | ||
| 1964 | Shagoon | Geeta | Hindi | |
| 1964 | Majboor | Susheela Mehta | Hindi | |
| 1964 | Kohraa | Rajeshwari | Hindi | |
| 1963 | Mujhe Jeene Do | Chameli Bai | Hindi | |
| 1963 | Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Asha | Hindi | |
| 1963 | Ek Dil Sau Afsane | Suneeta | Hindi | |
| 1962 | Abhijan | Gulabi | Bengali | |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam | Jaba | Hindi | Nominated , Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1962 | Bees Saal Baad | Radha | Hindi | Highest-grossing Hindi film of 1962 |
| 1962 | Baat Ek Raat Ki | Neela / Meena | Hindi | |
| 1962 | Rakhi | Radha | Hindi | |
| 1961 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Rani | Hindi | |
| 1960 | Kala Bazar | Alka | Hindi | |
| 1960 | Ek Phool Char Kaante | Sushma | Hindi | |
| 1960 | Girl Friend | Hindi | ||
| 1960 | Chaudhvin Ka Chand | Jameela | Hindi | |
| 1959 | Kaagaz Ke Phool | Shanti | Hindi | |
| 1958 | Solva Saal | Laaj | Hindi | |
| 1958 | 12 O'Clock | Bani Chaudhary | Hindi | |
| 1957 | Pyaasa | Gulabo | Hindi | |
| 1956 | C.I.D | Kamini | Hindi | |
| 1956 | Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum | Lead dancer | Tamil | In the song "Salaam Babu Enaai" |
| 1955 | Rojulu Marayi | Dancer | Telugu | In the song "Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna" |
| 1955 | Jayasimha | Princess | Telugu | |
| 1955 | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Dancer | Tamil | In the song "Yeru Thooki Povayae" |