Rehman

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Rehman
Born (1921-06-23)23 June 1921
Lahore, British India
Died 1984
Bombay (now Mumbai)
Nationality Indian
Other names First name Said
Occupation actor
Years active 1946-1979
Known for Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)

Rehman (23 June 1921–1984) [citation needed] was an Indian film actor whose career spanned from late 1940s through to late 1970s. He was an integral part of the Guru Dutt team, and most known for his roles in films, like Pyaasa (1957), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) and Waqt (1965).[1]

Early life and education

Rehman was an actor in Hindi and Indian films. He was born on 23 June 1921 at Lahore. He graduated from Robertson College Jabalpur. Amongst his nephews, are prominent Pakistani film and TV actor Faisal Rehman and Fasih-ur-Rehman, Indian classical dancer and sons of his younger brother Massud-ur-Rehman famous cinematographer in Pakistan.[2]

Film career

After college (1942) he joined the Royal Indian Air Force and trained at Poona as a pilot. Air Force didn't appeal to him and soon left for a career in films at Bombay. He is best known for his suave sophisticated roles, which suited his personality. His movie career started with a job as third assistant director to Vishram Bedekar at the studios in Pune. Vishram needed an Afghan who could tie a Pushtun turban on one of his characters. Rehman could do that being a Pushtun, and that brought him to the screen for some lead roles.

Initially he played lead roles, as time passed and his hair turned grey, he accepted character roles and made his mark in some hit films; Chaudhvin Ka Chand and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (where he played a debauched zamindar, Chhote Sarkar),[3] Waqt were some of his memorable roles, the first two with Guru Dutt.' famous actor, producer, director. He was a regular in Guru Dutt films ( Pyaasa). They were old friends from the days they were trying to break into films. Rehman also did key roles in 'Baharon Ki Manzil', 'Gomti ke Kinare', 'Dushman', 'Holi Ayi Re'. Rehman received four Filmfare nominations as Best Supporting Actor for: Yahudi (1958), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966).[4]

Death

In 1977, he suffered three heart attacks after which he got throat cancer and died after a prolonged and painful illness in 1984. Rehman is the elder brother of Masood-ur-Rehman, cinematographer, Pakistan Film Industry. Masood is father of Pakistan TV and film star Faisal Rehman(Arman)., and celebrated Pakistani-Indian classical dancer Fasih-ur-Rehman.

Selected filmography

Yeh Raaste hain Pyar Ke (19xx)

References

  1. ↑ The Illustrated Weekly of India, Volume 111, Issues 13-25, 1990. p. 15.
  2. ↑ "The Dancing Afghan". The Indian Express. 23 January 2005. 
  3. ↑ "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam 1962". The Hindu. 30 August 2008. 
  4. ↑ 1st Filmfare Awards 1953

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