Waheeda Rehman
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Waheeda Rehman (born 3rd February 1938) is an Indian actress who has appeared in mainly Hindi films, as well as Telugu, Tamil and Bengali films. She is noted for her contributions to different genres of films from the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s. She has received a Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality, a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, a National Film Award for Best Actress and two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress throughout her career. Description above from the Wikipedia article Waheeda Rehman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Waheeda Rehman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Waheeda Rehman's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Waheeda Rehman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Namkeen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Waheeda Rehman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Waheeda Rehman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Waheeda Rehman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Skater Girl | Maharani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Song of Scorpions | Zubaida | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vishwaroopam II | Wisam's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Arshinagar | Dadijaan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Delhi-6 | Dadi | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Mrs. Rathod | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Chukkallo Chandrudu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | 15 Park Avenue | Mitali’s mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Water | Bhagavati, Narayan's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | Saraswati Batra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Lamhe | Daijaan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Chandni | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | In Search of Guru Dutt | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Singhasan | Rajmata | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sunny | Gayatri Inderjeet | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Mashaal | Sudha Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Coolie | Salma | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Mahaan | Janaki | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Himmatwala | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Namak Halaal | Savitridevi / Rani Ma | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Namkeen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Naseeb | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Jwalamukhi | Savita Devi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Trishul | Shanti | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Adalat | Radha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Kabhi Kabhie | Anjali Malhotra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Reshma Aur Shera | Reshma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Khamoshi | Nurse Radha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Aadmi | Meena | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Neel Kamal | Sita Raichand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ram Aur Shyam | Anjana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam | Taruna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Teesri Kasam | Hirabai | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Dil Diya Dard Liya | Roopa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Guide | Rosie Marco / Nalini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Kohraa | Rajeshwari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Mujhe Jeene Do | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bees Saal Baad | Radha | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Expedition | Gulabi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Baat Ek Raat Ki | Neela / Meena | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam | Jaba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Kala Bazar | Alka M. Sinha | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Chaudhvin Ka Chand | Jameela | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ek Phool Char Kaante | Sushma Saxena | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Kaagaz Ke Phool | Shanti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | 12 O'Clock | Bani Chaudhary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Solva Saal | Laaj | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Pyaasa | Gulabo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | C.I.D. | Kamini | Average | Similar → |
Waheeda Rehman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Waheeda Rehman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Waheeda Rehman is "Namkeen" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Waheeda Rehman acted in?
Waheeda Rehman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Waheeda Rehman?
Other notable films include "Mashaal", "Khamoshi", and "The Song of Scorpions".