Waheeda Rehman, dazzling star of the silver screen, turns 80 years today.

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The evergreen and one of the most beloved actresses of golden era, Waheeda Rehman turned 77 today, ruling the industry in 1950's 60's and early 70's, Waheeda was considered to be one of the beautiful faces of the industry.

Waheeda Rehman, widely acknowledged to be the most beautiful actress ever to star in Indian cinema, not just mesmerised the audience with her evergreen charm but also with her amazing acting talent and dancing skills. Waheeda Rehman is still the epitome of grace and charm as she turns a year older.

Having lost her father at a tender age, Waheeda Rehman gave up on the dream of becoming a doctor to support her family. Her journey to stardom is a unique one. She started her career with Telugu movies, and eventually went on to achieve widespread success in Bollywood.

Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman on the sets of the movie Guide (1965).

Renowned for her natural talent and haunting beauty, Waheeda Rehman’s career spans an astonishing array of key films in Indian cinema, including Pyaasa, Abhijan, Mujhe Jeene Do, Guide, Teesri Kasam and Rang De Basanti.


Waheeda Rehman poses with Sivaji Ganesan’s wife Kamala Ganesan.

One of the classic beauties of Indian cinema, Waheeda Rehman is still the epitome of grace and charm as she turns a year older. Still active on screen, the veteran actress also makes her presence felt in Bollywood's social circuit.


A natural charmer Asha Parekh, legendary beauty Waheeda Rehman and grace personified Helen.

Waheeda Rehman, a rare combination of quintessential beauty with amazing acting talent and dancing skills is one of the most celebrated actors of Hindi film industry. She has to her credit some of the most remarkable films of the golden era, evergreen classic songs, hugely appreciated dance sequences and a slew of awards.

Here's wishing Bollywood's timeless beauty Waheeda Rehman a very Happy Birthday.

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