Urmila Matondkar captured everyone's attention with her performance in the film ‘Rangeela’, and this film proved to be a turning point in her career. This film made her the ‘Rangeela Girl’ of Bollywood, and after this, her career reached new heights.
Entertainment: Renowned Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar celebrated 30 years of her iconic film ‘Rangeela’ with great fanfare. On Monday, September 8, 2025, the film completed three decades since its release. On this special occasion, Urmila shared a video on social media, dancing enthusiastically to the film's popular song ‘Ho Ja Rangeela Re’. She also wrote a heartfelt note sharing her experiences related to the film, in which she described the film as an important part of her life.
‘Rangeela’ Changed Her Career, Made Her the ‘Rangeela Girl’
Urmila Matondkar took her fame to a new level with her performance in the film ‘Rangeela’. This film proved to be a turning point in her career. The film's success made her popular as the ‘Rangeela Girl’ of Bollywood. After this, Urmila acted in many big films and carved a unique niche for herself in the industry.
Even today, after 30 years, the popularity of ‘Rangeela’ persists, and audiences remember every scene and song from the film. In her Instagram post, Urmila wrote that this film was not just a story but a celebration of life filled with joy, hope, struggle, and dreams.
Urmila's Heartfelt Message
In her post, Urmila wrote, "Rangeela was not just a film; it was and still is an emotion. It encompassed joy, hope, dreams, and struggle; it was a celebration of life. Every scene transports us to a world of innocence. Every song had the nine emotions [Navras]. She further added,
'A naive girl emerges on the big screen with this film and captures the hearts of the people. Thirty years ago, you were introduced to ‘Rangeela’. I am sure it still has the power to take you back to those earlier times. Thank you for making it a part of my life, for embracing it with such love, and for bringing me to this stage.'
Urmila's heartfelt message is no less than a gift for her fans. ‘Rangeela’ was released on September 8, 1995. It was directed by the renowned director Ram Gopal Varma. Aamir Khan, Jackie Shroff, and Urmila Matondkar played the lead roles in the film. Aamir Khan's tapori look and Jackie Shroff's acting style made the film special. The music also remained a hallmark of the film, with A.R. Rahman's songs gaining tremendous popularity among the audience.
