Waheeda Rehman

“I am satisfied with my life.”

“I never had any hang-ups about playing a secondary role.”

“I couldn't bring myself to call him by his first name, that wasn't my upbringing. So I suggested I call him 'Anandji.' He glared at me and said, 'Do I look like a schoolteacher to you?' The next day when I called him 'Dev Saab' he looked around as though he didn't know whom I was addressing.”

“There are so many fabulous heroine-oriented projects happening in Mumbai, whether it's 'Kahaani,' 'Bobby Jasoos,' 'Queen' or 'Mardaani.'”

“Call it my good luck or my open-minded nature; I never felt that I was overshadowed by my co-stars.”

“It's not just about learning the dialogue and facing the camera, you must somewhat live the role and not always be acting it.”

“During those days, we formed working relationships that lasted beyond the workplace. So even after 'Dil Diya Dard Liya,' Shyama and I would meet often.”

“I've shot many films in Hindi and some in Bangla in Kolkata. It's always a pleasure to be part of the city.”

“I have always loved taking pictures. When I was young, I would carry a small camera with me on the sets.”

“I love Huma Qureshi. She was amazing in 'Gangs Of Wasseypur.' I also love Richa Chaddha. She played a mother in 'Gangs Of Wasseypur.' And then I saw 'Fukrey' where she played a gangster, and I couldn't believe it was the same girl.”

“People come up to me and say that when I did films, that was the golden era, but I don't agree with that.”

“When 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand' was released, it was a big success and very well appreciated. At that time, colour films had just started to be made, and Guru Dutt decided to take the title song of the film, shoot it in colour and rerelease it with new fanfare.”

“I enjoyed working with all my directors. I may have done more films with certain directors, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed working more with them and less with others.”

“After a certain age, when you are married and have kids your priorities change.”

“I'm proud to be part of Guru Duttji's films.”

“Awards have lost their charm. The experience of getting an award has completely dissolved. Awards functions start in December and go on till April and are distributed for anything and everything. Categories like Best Jodi, Best Dressed Celebrity are all redundant.”

“I know I was successful, I was liked and loved and respected; so I was happy with that.”

“For 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam,' Guru Duttji wanted to cast Shashi Kapoor in the role of Bhootnath. However, Guru Duttji wanted bulk dates from Shashiji because he had already built a huge set and had acquired Meena Kumari's dates. Shashiji couldn't spare the required dates even though he was still a newcomer.”

“I was quite adamant that I will not change my name as it was given by my parents.”

“There used to be no bound scripts and the dialogues were given to us on the day of the shoot. There were no proper makeup rooms.”