Tag Archives: Waheeda Rehman

Bits n Bobs

Posted on 11/01/2015 by Anu M

Gharara/Sharara…still confused by the many definitions. Raghu adds a few more explanations to 1950s hairstyles. Bengal’s laterite soil makes for Japanese dye. Please admire Waheeda – X and X.

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The Marilyn Silverstone post

Posted on 28/02/2013 by Anu M

Marilyn Silverstone‘s 1959 photograph of Waheeda Rehman. More on her here.

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The Shawl/Cloak Post

Posted on 16/12/2012 by Anu M
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The Period Drama Post

Posted on 01/11/2012 by Anu M

Sahib, Bibi aur Ghulam is set in 19th century Calcutta.  The women who appear in the film belong to different classes.  Of the two main characters Choti Bahu (Meena Kumari) belongs to the feudal, zamindari class who are presumably Orthodox Hindus.  Jaba (Waheeda … Continue reading →

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Stand up Collar

Posted on 14/07/2012 by Anu M

  The always lovely Waheeda rocks a stand-up collar blouse.

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