Waheeda Rehman gets emotional as she receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime achievement on October 17.

She became emotional as she made her way to the stage to receive the award.

The actor has been honoured by the government for her exceptional contribution to the advancement and enrichment of Indian cinema.

She dedicated the award to the entire film industry and said that an actor is nothing without the support of all the departments of filmmaking including directors, makeup artists, music composers and others.

News 18 quoted the actor as saying, “I feel very honoured, very humbled and it is all because of my beloved industry.

She added, "Luckily, I received immense support from excellent producers, directors, filmmakers, technicians, dialogue writers, music directors and composers – everyone stood by me. They gave me respect and love. And finally, the contribution of makeup artists, hairstylists and costume designers cannot be ignored. That’s why I want to share this award with all the departments of my dear film industry. No single person can make an entire film; we all need each other.”