Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated legendary actress Waheeda Rehman on being selected to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
The Odisha CM said that Waheeda Rehman is one of the finest actresses and has contributed immensely to Indian cinema. Her memorable roles have etched indelible mark in the hearts of cinema lovers.
“Congratulate legendary actress, Waheeda Rehman Ji on being selected to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. She is one of the finest actresses and has contributed immensely to Indian cinema. Her memorable roles have etched indelible mark in the hearts of cinema lovers”, the CM wrote on his social media handle ‘X’.
Congratulate legendary actress, #WaheedaRehman Ji on being selected to receive the prestigious #DadasahebPhalke Award. She is one of the finest actresses and has contributed immensely to Indian cinema. Her memorable roles have etched indelible mark in the hearts of cinema lovers.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) September 26, 2023
Waheeda Rehman will be conferred with the country’s top honour in the field of cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur announced.