A few days ago, a video started circulating on social media, showing a woman claiming to be legendary former Bollywood actress, Waheeda Rehman dancing energetically at the remarkable age of 85. to the tune of “Aaj Phir Jeene ki Tamanna Hai”.

The false claim that the woman dancing in the video is Waheeda Rehman was propagated by several individuals on the internet, but notable among them were Twitter users @kshitiz_m, @ShamaJunejo, @cretiredroy, and @Abha_261. These users shared the video with misleading information, contributing to its rapid circulation on social media platforms.

Clarifying the Misleading Claim

The woman’s claim in the video being Waheeda Rehman is inaccurate and misleading. Upon careful analysis, we can confirm that the woman in the video is not Waheeda Rehman. The person dancing in the video is Sunila Ashok, a passionate dancer who posted the video on her YouTube channel in January 2022. While Sunila Ashok does bear a resemblance to Waheeda Rehman, it is crucial to distinguish between the two.

It’s important to note that Waheeda Rehman was recently honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. This misinformation has been widely spread by influencers aiming to grab attention on social media, particularly following her recent honour of receiving the prestigious award.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to extend his congratulations.

Delighted that Waheeda Rehman Ji has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. Her journey in Indian cinema has left an indelible mark. A beacon of talent, dedication and grace, she embodies the best of our cinematic heritage. Congratulations to her. https://t.co/uuqfXqIW7l

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2023

The Conclusion & The Intent

It’s important to note that Waheeda Rehman was recently honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. This misinformation has been widely spread by influencers aiming to grab attention on social media, particularly following and capitalising on her recent honour of receiving the prestigious award. In conclusion, the viral video claiming to feature Waheeda Rehman dancing is, in fact, a video of Sunila Ashok, a YouTuber & a dancer.

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ANALYSIS: Misleading

FACT: A video of a woman dancing while playing the song "Aaj Phir Jeene ki Tamanna Hai" has been shared, claiming that she is former actress #WaheedaRehman dancing at age 85. The fact is that the woman performing in the video is Sunila Ashok.(1/3) pic.twitter.com/TkXEYgM8BW

— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) September 28, 2023

Claim: A video circulating on social media features Waheeda Rehman dancing at age 85.

Fact: The woman in the video is Sunila Ashok, a talented dancer, and not Waheeda Rehman. The claim is misleading.

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