Waheeda Rehman Quotes

Indian actress

Waheeda Rehman (born 3 February 1938) is an Indian film actress. She is often regarded as one of the most prominent actresses of the golden era, and is cited in the media as the "Quintessential Beauty of Bollywood". She is best known for many successful and critically acclaimed movies from the 1950s, 60s and early 70s. She is the recipient of Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994 and the civilian national award of Padma Bhushan in 2011.

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I've made a few films and by the grace of God, you've liked them.

There are so many acting schools these days. Maybe, the new generation of actors is forgetting that acting is more emotional than mechanical. Take dancing, today's dancers are not dancing; they're just performing a drill to some beats.

The shelf-life of a heroine is very limited. But I feel that a true artiste should never retire. Even now, I can't say no to a role that excites me. But I don't see films as my career any longer. I do it for the fun and satisfaction.