Waheeda Rehman Poem by Prem Nizar Hameed

With many hearty congratulations and rapturous applause,
A prestigious award in the name of Dadasaheb Phalke was
Handed over to Waheeda ji by our Honourable President;
Evergreen heroine of yesteryears, she performed her roles par
Excellence to have them etched in the hearts of many cinephiles;
Dedicated actress, she has National Award, Padma Shri
And Padma Bhushan to her credit in the decades-long career!

(First letter of each line spells out WAHEEDA)