Waheeda Rehman
Quotes by Waheeda Rehman
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For an actor, one doesn't have to be a dancer. But because our Hindi movies have so many song and dance sequences, it is preferred if they are good dancers. It's always advantageous to know dance. But if you don't, it's okay.
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When I signed 'Guide,' my colleagues in the industry said that I was doing a big mistake. They even said that this might be my last film because that was the phase when actresses in the industry were portrayed as submissive women. We used to do love stories or family dramas where women were ideal in every role.
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Guru Dutt was a serious person, yes. He used to be very impatient, not with the artistes, but with the technicians - especially the camera crew.
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It was the ill-fated Dil Diya Dard Liya in 1966, where she played my friend. Though the film didn't do well, it is remembered for its powerful theme. Shyama was an entertaining friend during the shooting and we continued our friendship even after the film was over.
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As for Amitabh Bachchan, I worked with him in 'Reshma Aur Shera' where he played a mute character. While shooting I noticed that he expresses a lot through his eyes. Around the same time he did a commentary for 'Bhuvan Shome.' I felt this boy was amazing. He has got both the traits required for being a good actor: voice and expression.
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I've been through emotional and financial ups and downs. But I enlarge the positive and avoid negative people.
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When I was offered 'Abhijaan,' I didn't know any Bengali. But Satyajit Ray insisted, saying my character spoke a mixture of Bhojpuri, Hindi, Urdu and Bengali. I agreed only because he had faith in me.
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Blessed with intelligence, beauty and undeniable talent, Vidya Balan can work wonders if she receives the right script and a sensible director.
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