Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Waheeda Rehman Refused Delhi 6 Role
Waheeda Rehman is a famous actress.
A director named Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wanted her to be in his movie Delhi-6.
He asked her twice, but she said no both times.
The first time, she was not acting much.
The second time, after she acted in another movie called Rang De Basanti, she still said no because she didn't feel like acting anymore.
She has now become a wildlife photographer.
Waheeda Rehman initially refused to act in Delhi-6, citing lack of interest in acting.
She later accepted a role in Rang De Basanti, which was successful.
After Rang De Basanti, she was approached again for Delhi-6 but refused.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed these details in an exclusive conversation.
Waheeda Rehman has since turned to wildlife photography.
- Who
- Waheeda Rehman, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
- What
- Waheeda Rehman refused to act in Delhi-6
- When
- After the success of Rang De Basanti
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- She did not feel like acting
- Actress
- Waheeda Rehman
- Director
- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
- Film
- Delhi-6
- Previous Collaboration
- Rang De Basanti
- Reason for Refusal
- Did not feel like acting