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Waheeda Rehman Remembers Meena Kumari's Grace
31 Mar
Summary
- Waheeda Rehman fondly recalled Meena Kumari on her 54th death anniversary.
- Rehman considered Kumari an idol and a national treasure of Indian cinema.
- Rehman regretted not sharing scenes with Kumari in 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'.
Waheeda Rehman, a luminary of Indian cinema's Golden Era, recently reflected on the enduring legacy of her colleague, Meena Kumari. Speaking on the 54th anniversary of Kumari's death, Rehman expressed a mix of pain and pleasure in remembering the celebrated actress.
Rehman emphasized that Meena Kumari was an idol for an entire generation of actresses who followed. She described Kumari as a frail yet beautiful presence during her rare public appearances, calling her a "national treasure" and lamenting that she did not take better care of herself.
Recalling their sole collaboration in 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam', Rehman highlighted Kumari's soul-stirring performance as unparalleled in Indian cinema. Although Rehman played Rosy in 'Guide', she maintained Kumari's portrayal in 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' was in a league of its own.
Tragically, Rehman and Kumari did not share any scenes together in 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam', a fact that disappointed Rehman, as working with Kumari was a key reason she accepted the film. She also felt Kumari was unfairly typecast in tragic roles, wishing her joyful and lighter side, seen in films like 'Kohinoor', had been more frequently explored.
