03-13-2024 11:52:13
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Renowned Indian actress Waheeda Rehman, who last year received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honor, has donated her personal memorabilia to Cinematographic Heritage Foundation (FHF) for conservation. Rehman, the 86-year-old grande dame of Indian cinema, has worked with most of her country's legendary filmmakers during her career and the roles she chooses are in films that are considered classics in the history of Indian cinema. He worked with Guru Dutt in “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), Satyajit Ray in “Abhijaan” (1962), Basu Bhattacharya in “Teesri Kasam” (1966) and Yash Chopra in “Kabhie Kabhie” . (1976), among many other memorable roles.
The donated materials include the sari Rehman wore at the premiere of 'CID' in 1956, her photo albums, photographs and lobby cards from 'Kaagaz Ke Phool', 'Chaudvin Ka Chand' (1960), 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam” ( 1962 ). 'CID', 'Bee Saal Baad' (1962) and 'Baat Ek Raat Ki' (1962). The donation was supported and made possible by Sohail Rekhi and Kashvi Rekhi, Rehman's son and daughter.
“I donated all of this to the Film Heritage Foundation because these are very important memories that need to be preserved. Those interested in learning more about films and the history of Indian cinema can look back at the treasured memorabilia housed in the FHF archives. I hope you all like it and enjoy viewing all these albums,” said Rehman.
FHF Director Shivandra Singh Dungarpur added: “It was a very touching moment for me when he donated his precious personal memorabilia to the Film Heritage Foundation and entrusted us to care for and preserve it for posterity. She kept the sari she wore at the premiere of “CID” almost seven decades ago and looking through her photo album, it was a beautiful trip down memory lane and it felt like we were reliving those moments again with her. Looking through his photo albums full of stunning black and white images from his iconic films, I was struck by his timeless grace and dignity and once again reminded of the incredible legacy that spans a career spanning over six decades and I am so proud he chose us as his custodians his memory.
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