'Guru Dutt was inspired by Judy Garland's A Star is Born for Kaagaz Ke Phool' says Waheeda Rehman, in Mumbai

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Waheeda Rehman says "As far as I know, Guru Dutt was inspired by Judy Garland's 'A Star is Born'. Even though I have not seen that film but the movie has been treated keeping in mind how the Bombay film industry works, the junior artists and how people respect success. Most importantly how success adversely affects few people and their lives." Winner of multiple awards, including a National Film Award, Waheeda Rehman is one of the most popular yesteryear actresses of Indian Film Industry. The actress is known for her versatility and was active during the 1950s to 80s. She initially started her career in Telugu film industry. Her first two films like Rojulu Marayi and Jayasimha (1955) were huge blockbusters. She soon shifted to Bombay and under the mentorship of Guru Dutt, she worked hard t