Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur announced
that veteran actor Waheeda Rehman will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb
Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for her stellar contribution to Indian
cinema.
Taking to X, Thakur penned down, “I feel an immense sense of
happiness and honour 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.”
“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 five 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 hardwork,” he added.
Thakur referred to Parliament passing the Women’s Reservation Bill
and said Waheed Rehman getting a Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement award is
a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema.
“At a time when the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been
passed by Parliament, her being awarded with this lifetime achievement award is
a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema and one who has
dedicated her life after films to philanthropy and the greater good of
society.”
Thakur congratulated the veteran star and concluded, “I
congratulate her and humbly pay my regards to her rich body of work that is an
intrinsic part of our film history.”
Waheeda Rehman is known for her outstanding performances in films
like Guide, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, and Sahib Bibi Aur
Ghulam.
ANI
