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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated veteran actress Waheeda Rehman on being conferred with the celebrated Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for her stellar contribution to Indian cinema.
Taking to X (previously referred to as Twitter), PM Modi wrote, “Delighted that Waheeda Rehman Ji has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. Her journey in Indian cinema has left an indelible mark. A beacon of expertise, dedication and style, she embodies the most effective of our cinematic heritage. Congratulations to her.”
Delighted that Waheeda Rehman Ji has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. Her journey in Indian cinema has left an indelible mark. A beacon of expertise, dedication and style, she embodies the most effective of our cinematic heritage. Congratulations to her. https://t.co/uuqfXqIW7l
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2023
On being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Waheeda Rehman informed ANI, “I’m pleased. This can be a large award from the federal government. Something which is given with love and respect offers extra happiness. I wish to thank I&B Minister Anurag Thakur for it and different juries for choosing me.”
Union Info and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Tuesday introduced that Waheeda Rehman can be conferred the celebrated Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for her stellar contribution.
Taking to X, Thakur penned down a protracted notice and made the announcement. “I really feel an immense sense of happiness and honour in saying that Waheeda Rehman ji is being bestowed with the celebrated Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this yr for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema,” he stated.
“Waheeda ji has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi movies, outstanding amongst them, Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, Information, Khamoshi and several other others. In her profession spanning over 5 many years, she has essayed her roles with excessive finesse, resulting in a Nationwide Movie Award for her position as a clanswoman within the movie Reshma and Shera. A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, Waheeda ji has exemplified dedication, dedication and the energy of a Bharatiya Nari who can obtain the best stage {of professional} excellence along with her hardwork,” he added.
Thakur congratulated the veteran star and concluded, “I congratulate her and humbly pay my regards to her wealthy physique of labor that’s an intrinsic a part of our movie historical past,” Thakur stated.
Waheeda Rehman is thought for her excellent performances in movies like ‘Information’, ‘Pyaasa’, ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’, ‘Chaudhvin Ka Chand’, and ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam’.
