Waheeda Rehman Received Dadasaheb Phalke Award

India: Film veteran Waheeda Rehman received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 69th National Film Awards ceremony, that was held in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan on Tuesday. The Pyaasa actor was teary-eyed as she was handed over India’s highest film honour by President Droupadi Murmu. Upon receiving the award, the actress thanked the Bollywood industry for playing a catalyst in her film journey.

In her thank you speech, the actress said, “I feel honoured and very humbled. But today where I stand, it’s all because of the lovely industry I have been a part of. Luckily, I got an opportunity to work with top directors, producers, filmmakers, technicians and music directors, who supported me and showered me with lots of love and respect.”

Waheeda Rehman continued, “Lastly makeup artists, hair and costume designers also deserve a special mention. Hence I want to share this award with all departments of the film industry. One  person cannot make an entire film, it’s a collective effort.”

The actress, who was visibly emotional, received the award while wearing a beautiful cream saree and looked her elegant best.