Rehman (23 June 1921 – 1979)^{[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[link]

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[link]

After college (1942) he joined the Royal Indian Air Force and trained at Pune 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 by race, 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[link]

In 1977, he suffered three heart attacks after which he got throat cancer and died after a prolonged and painful illness in 1979. 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 Indian classical dancer Fasih-ur-Rehman.

Selected Filmography[link]

• Pyaasa (1957)
• Yahudi (1958)
• Phir Subha Hogi (1958)
• Chhalia (1960)
• Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)
• Ghunghat (1960)
• Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)
• Mere Mehboob (1963)
• Ganga ki lhere (1964)
• Waqt (1965)
• Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966)
• Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966)
• Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966)
• Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967)
• Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968)
• Shikar (1968)
• Devi (1970)
• Dushmun (1971)
• Heera Panna (1973)
• Majboor (1974)
• Dost (1974)
• Aap Ki Kasam (1974) -- Sunita's father
• Aandhi (1975) -- K. Bose
• Chacha Bhatija (1977)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Rehman at the Internet Movie Database  India
• Rehman (1923–1979)
• Faisal Rehman Interview

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