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Waheeda Rehman

Waheeda Rehman receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Presenting the 69th National Film Awards for 2021, President Droupadi Murmu called the film fraternity and artistes change-makers, who, through their films, pen a lively introduction to the diverse reality of Indian society.

Waheeda Rehman bags Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Award

Announcing the award, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said Ms. Rehman 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.

A centennial tribute

Hemanta Mukherjee (1920-89) believed that it is important to acquire the best at a time when the world has become really small; when we are listening to western music and the West is listening to us. This simple formula he pursued throughout his life and on reaching perfection he immortalized himself in Bengali music in particular and in Hindi songs in general.