An actress who once dreamed of becoming a doctor. Despite tying anklets to learn dancing as an amateur, fate
pulled him into the world of acting. An actress who entered the world of cinema, but did the work on her own
terms. Neither did she agree to change her name nor did she agree to wear revealing clothes. The actress who did
this is none other than waheeda rehman, who was recently honored with the dadasaheb phalke Award. Let us
introduce you to Waheeda’s journey in the film industry.
Waheeda Rehman wanted to become a doctor - waheeda rehman, honored with the dadasaheb phalke Award,
had never even thought of entering the world of acting. She wanted to become a doctor. In an interview, she had
told that at that time, medicine was considered the most suitable profession for Muslim women. My father was in
civil service, due to which he never imposed any restrictions on me. When I wanted to learn dance, she
encouraged me and I started learning dance along with studies.
This is how I entered the world of acting - When waheeda was just 13 years old, her father died. In such a
situation, he himself strangled his dreams and accepted to work in films in order to improve the condition of his
family. waheeda Rehman's career started from telugu film industry. She was first seen in the films Rojulu
Marayi and Jaisimha. At that time she used to do item numbers in films.
This is how she became Bollywood's guide.
When waheeda was spreading her charm in South films, Guru Dutt's attention fell on her. Guru Dutt offered
Waheeda the crime thriller film CID and the actress's journey in bollywood began. After this, she was seen with
Guru Dutt in Pyaasa, 12 O Clock, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhavin Ka Chand besides Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam.
During the year 1965, Vijay anand made the film Guide, in which waheeda rehman made everyone her fan by
playing an important role.
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