India, July 9 -- There are certain films that stand tall in the annals of Indian cinema. And in the vast history of cinema, only a handful of actors can claim to have starred in at least a dozen such iconic projects. Waheeda Rehman is one of them. With classics like Pyaasa (1957), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) - all in collaboration with filmmaker-actor Guru Dutt - her legacy is undeniable.

Today, on the legendary filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, Waheeda, who was still in her late teens when she became a star through his films, talks to HT City about how Guru Dutt's work continues to be celebrated for its themes, aesthetics, and visionary direction.

Lately, there has been chatter...