Waheeda Rehman was born on 3rd Feb, 1938. She appeared as a dancer (at the age of 17) in an item number for a Telugu film titled Rojulu Maraayi in 1955.
Same year she acted in a Telugu film followed by a cameo in a Tamil film the very next year. Her first Hindi film appearance (at the age of 18) was in C.I.D., directed by Guru Dutt. She further rose to prominence collaborating with Guru Dutt in films like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool (directed by Guru Dutt), Chaudhvin Ka Chaand, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam (produced by Guru Dutt).
She has appeared in about 74 films and was impressive in lead as well as character roles.
Some of her other notable films are Guide, Kaala Bazaar, Teesri Kasam, Solva Saal, Neelkamal, Khamoshi, Ram aur Shyam, Kohraa, Trishul, Namak Halal, Kabhie Kabhie, Mahaan, Coolie, Namkeen, Chandni, Lamhe, Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6.
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