Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/02/1938 |
| Age | 88 years |
| Birthplace | Chingleput, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Waheeda Rehman
27/08/2026
Waheeda Rehman’s film Teesri Kasam was announced for screening at the Indian Film Festival of New Zealand, where she was also expected to attend the opening ceremony. The event highlighted the continued international recognition of one of her most acclaimed classic performances.
26/01/2026
Waheeda Rehman commented on AR Rahman’s remarks about communal bias and work opportunities, urging calm and unity. She said ups and downs are part of every career and encouraged people to avoid unnecessary conflict.
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Bio/Wiki
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Husband | Kamaljeet |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Joseph's Convent in Vishakapatnam | ||||||
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| College | Not Known | ||||||
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Listening to music, Photography, Cooking |
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| Religion | Islam |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Guru Dutt, Indian Filmmaker & Actor |
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| Marriage Date | 27/04/1974 |
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Family
| Father | Abdul Rehman (District Commissioner) |
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| Mother | Mumtaz Begum |
| Siblings | Sayeeda Malik, Shahida, and Zahida |
Career
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Favourites
| Favourite co-actor | Dev Anand |
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| Favourite Continent | Africa |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Waheeda Rehman abstains from smoking. | |
| 2. Waheeda Rehman refrains from consuming alcohol. | |
| 3. She was born into a Dakhini Muslim family in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India. | |
| 4. In Chennai, she and her sister studied Bharatnatyam, and her father, a district commissioner, passed away when she was a teenager. | |
| 5. Although she aspired to become a doctor, consistent ailments prevented her from pursuing this dream. | |
| 6. Due to her talent in dance, she transitioned to films from her initial experience with a dancing role in the Telugu movie 'Rojulu Marayi'. | |
| 7. Guru Dutt noticed her during the celebration of the film's success and took on the role of her mentor. | |
| 8. Dev Anand was her preferred co-actor, and she gradually began addressing him as Dev. | |
| 9. She has portrayed both a romantic interest and a mother to Amitabh Bachchan in different movie roles. | |
| 10. Currently, she serves as an ambassador for the non-profit group Rang De. | |
| 11. Waheeda Rehman enjoys preparing sevaiyan, a dish she never fails to make during Eid. | |
| 12. She has appeared in more than 90 feature films across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Bengali cinema. | |
| 13. Her career spanned over five decades, making her one of the greatest and most accomplished actresses of Hindi cinema. |
