Waheeda Rehman admitted having a crush on this superstar, who used to feel uncomfortable around her on sets.
Waheeda Rehman is one of the most beautiful and professional actresses of Indian cinema. Several stars used to admire the veteran actress for her undeniable beauty and tremendous acting. Did you know there is one superstar who used to have a crush on her and vice versa? Well, he was none other than Dharmendra.
When Waheeda Rehman and Dharmendra confessed their mutual crush
In a reality show called Dance Deewane Season 3 , Dharmendra once confessed that after watching Chaudhvin Ka Chand, he was smitten by her beauty. In the same show, Waheeda Rehman was shown several photos of actors’ and asked who her crush was at that time. She took none other Dharmendra’s name. Following her confession, the Sholay actor was seen blushing, while his son Sunny Deol, who was also present, smiled at the revelation.
Waheeda Rehman made Dharmendra ‘uncomfortable’ on sets
Dharmendra and Waheeda Rehman worked together in six films including Khamoshi, Mann Ki Aankhen, Fagun and Ghar Ka Chirag. Once in an interview with FilmFare (2002), the actress revealed that Dharmendra felt uncomfortable around her. He one said to her, “I love working with you but I cannot do it anymore.” Waheed Rehman known for her professionalism when asked him why than he replied, ‘You always show up on the sets on time and deliver your dialogues accurately.’ Dharmendra on the other hand was rather unprofessional and used foul language on sets. He didn’t like to do that, but that’s how made him secure wide range of roles on-screen.
Waheeda Rehman and Dharmendra have been a part of Bollywood for a long time and occasionally appear on reality shows reminiscing about the old days.
