New Delhi: Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman is set to be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for this year, the most esteemed recognition in the field of Indian cinema.
The announcement was made by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, on September 26.
Taking to X, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting wrote: “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.”
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…
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 26, 2023
“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 (sic),” he added.
Waheeda Rehman is regarded as one of India’s finest actors, primarily recognised for her remarkable performances in films like Pyaasa, CID, Guide, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Khamoshi, and Trishul.