<p>Filmmakers Anubhav Sinha and Sudhir Mishra are bringing together an impressive ensemble for their upcoming project, which explores a lesser-known 21-day chapter from Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Manoj Bajpayee will portray the iconic leader, while legendary actress Waheeda Rehman has now joined the cast in a key role.</p><h2>Waheeda Rehman joins the cast</h2><p>According to Anubhav Sinha, Rehman was initially unsure about returning to the screen, but Sudhir Mishra was determined to have her as part of the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rani-mukerji-s-mother-krishna-mukerji-dies-at-75-1790068766676"><strong>Rani Mukerji’s mother Krishna Mukerji dies at 75, family asks for privacy</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Waheedaji was rather unsure of coming back to acting in another movie. But Sudhir was very keen on having her as part of the cast,” says Anubhav Sinha.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mishra reportedly had several conversations with the veteran actress to reassure her about the role. “I promised to feed her the best food in Lucknow,” he says.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yami-gautam-alia-bhatt-pratibha-ranta-5-actresses-who-delivered-unforgettable-patriotic-performances-1790063286816"><strong>Yami Gautam to Alia Bhatt: 5 actresses who played iconic patriotic roles</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rehman had visited Lucknow a long time ago and was not very familiar with the city. She eventually agreed to be part of the project and is now in Lucknow shooting for the film.</p><p>While some reports have suggested that Rehman will portray Putlibai, Mahatma Gandhi’s mother, the makers have clarified that she is playing a different character.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/prem-keetanu-trailer-out-veer-pahariya-aparshakti-khurana-caught-in-a-college-love-triangle-1790067904532"><strong>Prem Keetanu trailer: Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti caught in a love triangle</strong></a></p><h2>Waheeda Rehman's career</h2><p>Honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest civilian honour, and a National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Reshma Aur Shera (1971), Waheeda Rehman’s career is packed with timeless classics like Guide, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Teesri Kasam, and Khamoshi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-visits-lalbaucha-raja-with-wife-gauri-khan-and-daughter-suhana-1790049214922"><strong>Shah Rukh Khan visits Lalbaugcha Raja with wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana</strong></a></p><h2>About the upcoming film</h2><p>The film is directed by Sudhir Mishra and features Manoj Bajpayee and Saurabh Shukla in key roles. The film is produced by Anubhav Sinha and Narendra Hirawat under A Benaras Mediaworks production and presented by NH Studioz.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It explores an integral chapter connected to India’s independence history, focusing on a 21-day period from Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Further details about the film are yet to be revealed.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman has joined the cast of filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s upcoming project. Starring Manoj Bajpayee and Saurabh Shukla, the film explores a lesser-known 21-day chapter from Mahatma Gandhi’s life.

Filmmakers Anubhav Sinha and Sudhir Mishra are bringing together an impressive ensemble for their upcoming project, which explores a lesser-known 21-day chapter from Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Manoj Bajpayee will portray the iconic leader, while legendary actress Waheeda Rehman has now joined the cast in a key role. Waheeda Rehman joins the cast According to Anubhav Sinha, Rehman was initially unsure about returning to the screen, but Sudhir Mishra was determined to have her as part of the film. Also Read: Rani Mukerji’s mother Krishna Mukerji dies at 75, family asks for privacy “Waheedaji was rather unsure of coming back to acting in another movie. But Sudhir was very keen on having her as part of the cast,” says Anubhav Sinha. Mishra reportedly had several conversations with the veteran actress to reassure her about the role. “I promised to feed her the best food in Lucknow,” he says. Also Read: Yami Gautam to Alia Bhatt: 5 actresses who played iconic patriotic roles Rehman had visited Lucknow a long time ago and was not very familiar with the city. She eventually agreed to be part of the project and is now in Lucknow shooting for the film. While some reports have suggested that Rehman will portray Putlibai, Mahatma Gandhi’s mother, the makers have clarified that she is playing a different character. Also Read: Prem Keetanu trailer: Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti caught in a love triangle Waheeda Rehman's career Honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest civilian honour, and a National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Reshma Aur Shera (1971), Waheeda Rehman’s career is packed with timeless classics like Guide, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Teesri Kasam, and Khamoshi. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan visits Lalbaugcha Raja with wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana About the upcoming film The film is directed by Sudhir Mishra and features Manoj Bajpayee and Saurabh Shukla in key roles. The film is produced by Anubhav Sinha and Narendra Hirawat under A Benaras Mediaworks production and presented by NH Studioz. It explores an integral chapter connected to India’s independence history, focusing on a 21-day period from Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Further details about the film are yet to be revealed.

<p>Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman has joined the cast of filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s upcoming project. Starring Manoj Bajpayee and Saurabh Shukla, the film explores a lesser-known 21-day chapter from Mahatma Gandhi’s life.</p>

Waheeda Rehman joins Manoj Bajpayee in Sudhir Mishra’s upcoming film; Anubhav Sinha reveals how he convinced her

Veteran Indian actor Waheeda Rehman, who was accorded the Dadasaheb Phalke award, India’s highest film honor, last year, has donated her personal memorabilia to the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) for preservation.

Waheeda Rehman donates personal film memorabilia to Film Heritage Foundation

Fans of Veteran Indian actor Waheeda Rehman may have a chance to view her journey in the film industry through her lens. Waheeda Rehman has donated her personal memorabilia to the Film Heritage Foundation for preservation.

Waheeda Rehman donates film memorabilia to Film Heritage Foundation

Veteran Indian actor Waheeda Rahman has been declared the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year. The announcement was made by the Indian Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur. She will be conferred with the country's top honour for her contributions to the field of Cinema.

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<p>Twinkle Khanna recently sat down with veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman as she reminisced about her time with late actor Dev Anand, with whom she’d worked in several films.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Waheeda was in conversation with Twinkle Khanna, for an interview shared on the Tweak India YouTube channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It started with their chat centering on her early days in the Hindi film industry and how Dev Anand developed a fondness for her and even stood up to director Raj Khosla to support her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Looking as graceful as ever, Waheeda Rehman started with how he approached her as she had her first movie with the star. She mimicked Dev Anand, “Waheeda, kaisi ho? Come on, let's do this. Come on, come on.''</p>

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<p>She further added that he had instructed her to address him just as Dev.</p>

<p>Waheeda Rehman made her Bollywood debut in 1956 with the film ‘C.I.D’ opposite Dev Anand. The film went on to become the highest grossing movie in India in that year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, ‘Guide’ starring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman in leading roles is considered as one of the cult films of Indian cinema. She remembered that although the director was not sold on casting her, it was Dev Anand who insisted on casting her. She said that Chetan Anand, the Hindi director, and Tad Danielewski, the English director, rejected her as the leading lady. They had said that her English was “not so good” but Dev insisted that his “Rosie is only Waheeda” and she was eventually cast in the role.</p>

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Twinkle Khanna recently sat down with veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman as she reminisced about her time with late actor Dev Anand, with whom she’d worked in several films.

Twinkle Khanna recently sat down with veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman as she reminisced about her time with late actor Dev Anand, with whom she’d worked in several films. Waheeda was in conversation with Twinkle Khanna, for an interview shared on the Tweak India YouTube channel. It started with their chat centering on her early days in the Hindi film industry and how Dev Anand developed a fondness for her and even stood up to director Raj Khosla to support her. Looking as graceful as ever, Waheeda Rehman started with how he approached her as she had her first movie with the star. She mimicked Dev Anand, “Waheeda, kaisi ho? Come on, let's do this. Come on, come on.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Twinkle Khanna (@twinklerkhanna) × She further added that he had instructed her to address him just as Dev. Waheeda Rehman made her Bollywood debut in 1956 with the film ‘C.I.D’ opposite Dev Anand. The film went on to become the highest grossing movie in India in that year. Saif Ali Khan confirms Ibrahim's Bollywood debut; read inside for details Meanwhile, ‘Guide’ starring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman in leading roles is considered as one of the cult films of Indian cinema. She remembered that although the director was not sold on casting her, it was Dev Anand who insisted on casting her. She said that Chetan Anand, the Hindi director, and Tad Danielewski, the English director, rejected her as the leading lady. They had said that her English was “not so good” but Dev insisted that his “Rosie is only Waheeda” and she was eventually cast in the role. Khloe Kardashian's jeans ad didnt go on air as it was was too sexy for TV; read details inside The film ‘Guide’ released in 1965 and also had an edited-down American version. It was also picked as India's official entry at the Oscars. The film was a big success at the box office. 'Adipurush' vs 'Raksha Bandhan' to '83' vs 'Matrix 4': The upcoming clashes at the box office

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