Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award, dedicates it to film fraternity

New Delhi, October 17

Screen icon Waheeda Rehman on Tuesday became the eighth woman artiste to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in the field of Indian cinema, an honour she dedicated to her “dear film industry” and its various departments.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Rehman, 85, during the 69th National Film Awards ceremony, held at Vigyan Bhawan here.