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The 1995 Ram Gopal Varma directorial had catapulted actress Urmila Matondkar into stardom, and its music, especially the song 'Rangeela Re', remains etched in the memory of Bollywood lovers. As the iconic film Rangeela completed 30 years since its release, Urmila Matondkar surprised her fans with a nostalgic treat. The 51-year-old actress recreated the 'Rangeela Re' magic taking her fans on a nostalgic ride.
Urmila’s Nostalgic Performance
Taking to Instagram on Monday, the actress shared a special video where she revisited the evergreen track Rangeela Re. In the clip, Urmila gracefully performed the signature hook steps of the song, proving that her charm and energy remain timeless even after three decades.
Stylish Yet Simple Look
Dressed in a chic blue and white outfit paired with heels, Urmila exuded elegance as she danced on a balcony. The video captured her joyful spirit, ending with a candid moment where she blushed and smiled shyly, much to the delight of her fans.
Love and Memories
Urmila also penned a heartfelt note recalling her journey with *Rangeela* and the impact it created in her career.
Sharing the video, Urmila wrote, "Rangeela…It was never just a film..it was, and still is, a feeling...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!"
Further, sharing about the songs in the film, she wrote, "Every scene brings back an instant, childlike smile, carrying us into a world of innocence and wonder. Each song is not merely music, but a celebration of the Navrasa—the nine emotions of Indian literature and poetry: shringar (love), hasya (laughter), karun (sorrow), rodra (anger), veer (courage), bhanayak (fear), bibhatsya (disgust), adhbhut (wonder), and shanth (peace)." (sic)
She also talked about an "innocent girl" captivating the audience with her charm and wrote, "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. Thirty years ago today, Rangeela became each one of yours! And I am sure, even today, it has the power to transport you back to that very first moment—when you laughed, cheered, and fell in love with its magic." (sic)
She concluded her long heart-felt note by expressing her gratitude to fans. She penned, "Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives, for embracing me with so much love, and for putting me in a place that only a few can even dare to dream of.. yet fewer are ever blessed to your appreciation, your accolades!! Your love have been the greatest blessings of my journey..thank you (folded hands and ed heart emojis). Cheers to love, life and laughter!!! Ho ja Rangeela re." (sic)
Fans flooded her post with love, celebrating both the milestone and her graceful recreation of the iconic performance.
