Conversations with Waheeda Rehman

The book explores Waheeda Rehman's extraordinary career and her collaborations with celebrated filmmakers and actors, including Guru Dutt, Satyajit Ray, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand. Her candid recollections offer a fascinating glimpse into the changing world of Indian cinema.

Nasreen Munni Kabir is a documentary filmmaker and writer on cinema based in London. She has written extensively about Hindi cinema and conducted acclaimed conversations with major figures from the Indian film industry.

Waheeda Rehman is one of India's most celebrated actresses, known for her performances in films such as Guide, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam and Khamoshi. Her career spans several decades and includes collaborations with some of Indian cinema's most influential filmmakers.

In this collection of conversations, Waheeda Rehman looks back on her life and extraordinary career with honesty, warmth and humour. She discusses her early years, her entry into cinema and the challenges and opportunities she encountered as an actress.

She also shares memories of working with legendary personalities such as Guru Dutt, Satyajit Ray, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand. Rich in personal anecdotes and observations, the book provides both a portrait of Waheeda Rehman and a valuable slice of Indian film history.