Waheeda Rehman Initially Declined Delhi-6, Later Accepted After Rang De Basanti Success

Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra shared that veteran actress Waheeda Rehman initially declined to act in Delhi-6, citing a reduced interest in acting. After her role in Rang De Basanti, which Mehra also directed, he convinced her to join Delhi-6 by humorously suggesting he would build the film set outside her home. Mehra highlighted their ongoing close relationship and noted Waheeda Rehman's new passion for wildlife photography.