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This actress was asked by Guru Dutt at age of 16 to change her name, rejected it due to…, became a superstar, she is…

This actress was asked by Guru Dutt at age of 16 to change her name, rejected it due to…, became a superstar, she is…

India.com09-07-2025
There are many stars in Hindi cinema whose real names are different and they have kept some other names to join the industry. Veteran stars like Dilip Kumar, Madhubala and Meena Kumari also changed their names before entering the movies. But when Guru Dutt put a condition of changing the name in front of 16-year-old actress, who boldly refused it, she is now hailed as one of the finest actresses in the history of Indian Cinema. Veteran Actress Waheeda Rehman
Here we are talking about renowned actress Waheeda Rehman, who has been in the industry for more than 6 decades and is now hailed as one of the finest actresses in the world of glitz and glamour. Meanwhile, the veteran actress once revealed that the legendary Late Guru Dutt had advised her to change her name to something catchy and unique. When Guru Dutt Advised Waheeda Rehman On Name Change
Waheeda Rehman and Guru Dutt are one of the most iconic and best pairings of Indian cinema. Rehman made her debut with Dutt in CID and the two became great co-workers. They worked together in classic films like 'Pyaasa', 'Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam', 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand', 'Kagaz Ke Phool', 'Kala Bazaar' and many more, which made her one of the leading actresses in industry. At the Jaipur Literature Festival, Waheeda recalled how she came to Mumbai from Chennai for CID and was advised to change her name. 'It Was So Rude'
The actress revealed how she did not change her name despite pressure to change it. She said, 'When I came to Mumbai from Chennai as a newcomer, I was sixteen years old, Guru Dutt ji called me to sign a contract. My mother also came with me. They said we want to change your name because it is long and not good. When they said they didn't like it, I felt very bad. It was so rude! My mother and father gave me this name – who are you to tell me it's not good?' Waheeda concluded while saying, 'I refused to change it. Waheeda Rehman can appear on screen, and you can call me Waheeda while working. It does not matter whether it is long or not.'
She further mentioned that Guru Dutt tried hard to convince her to change her name, but she did not do so. She said, 'He gave examples of Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Meena Kumari and many others. At that time, I was very proud of myself and I calmed down with maturity. I refused him outright because my parents gave me this name and I like it. He said that there is no glamour or sex appeal in this name. I said that whatever you say, I will not change it.'
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