Thirty years after Rangeela lit up the silver screen and redefined Bollywood's take on romance and style, Urmila Matondkar has once again set hearts racing — this time with a nostalgic Instagram video that has fans across generations rejoicing.
In a beautiful tribute to the film that catapulted her into superstardom, Urmila shared a video of herself grooving to the iconic track "Rangeela Re", and the internet couldn’t get enough. Her energy, grace, and expressive charm remain just as captivating — and for many fans, it's as though no time has passed at all.
"It was never just a film… It was, and still is, a feeling," Urmila wrote in her emotionally charged post. "Woven with intense joy, hope, dreams, ambition, beauty, zest, affection, admiration, love and desire, struggle and triumph, sacrifice, and above all — a grand celebration of life."
Released on September 8, 1995, Rangeela was directed by Ram Gopal Varma and featured Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff alongside Urmila. The film broke away from Bollywood clichés of the time, presenting a fresh, vibrant narrative accompanied by one of A.R. Rahman’s most iconic soundtracks.
In her post, Urmila reflects not just on the film’s impact, but on its soul — highlighting how each song embodied the Navrasa, the nine emotions of Indian aesthetic theory. “Every song is not just music — it is a celebration of the Navrasa: love (Shringaar), laughter (Hasya), sorrow (Karuna), anger (Raudra), courage (Veer), fear (Bhayanak), disgust (Bibhatsa), wonder (Adbhut), and peace (Shanta),” she shared.
“An innocent girl walks onto the silver screen and, with her charm and purity, captures hearts — taking the audience on a timeless journey of beauty, poetry, life, and love.” The actress also thanked her fans for their unwavering love and support over the decades.
“Thirty years ago today, Rangeela became each one of yours! And even today, I believe it holds the power to take you back to that very first moment — when you laughed, cheered, and fell in love with its magic. Your appreciation, your accolades, and above all, your love — have been the greatest blessings of my journey.”
Fans flooded the comments with emotional reactions, calling the video “goosebumps-inducing” and “pure nostalgia.” For many, seeing Urmila dancing to "Rangeela Re" after 30 years brought back memories of an era that redefined style, music, and storytelling in Hindi cinema.
With its iconic visuals, pathbreaking music, and a heroine who redefined glamour and grace, Rangeela remains timeless — and Urmila’s tribute only adds another emotional chapter to its legendary status.
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