April 22, 2026

Urmila Matondkar

Shabana Azmi kept a distance from Jugal Hansraj during ‘Masoom’ shoot in order to make it more authentic onscreen: ‘She wanted the awkwardness to be visible onscreen’ | Hindi Movie News

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Before Jugal Hansraj did movies like ‘Papa Kehte Hai’ and ‘Mohabbatein’, he was seen as a child artist in ‘Masoom’. The film starred Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi and still is remembered as one of the classics in Hindi cinema. It also had Urmila Matondkar as child artist and was directed by Shekhar Kapur. All…

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‘He’s pulling me too hard’: How Jackie Shroff’s fierce spin left Urmila Matondkar bruised on the sets of ‘Rangeela’ |

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During the filming of ‘Rangeela’s’ iconic track ‘Hai Rama’, choreographer Ahmed Khan faced an unexpected hurdle when Jackie Shroff’s enthusiastic spin led to an accidental bruise on Urmila Matondkar. However, with Urmila’s comforting words and the motivating presence of Ram Gopal Varma, Khan found the strength to push through. Most fans remember ‘Rangeela’ and its…

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Manish Malhotra admits overspending Rs 5,000 on film’s Rs 2,500 costume budget: ‘It was never about mai Rs 500 andar kar leta hu’ |

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Manish Malhotra is one of Bollywood’s most well-known fashion designers. Over the years, he has shaped many iconic screen looks and worked closely with celebrated filmmakers. As he recently turned 59, he reflected on his craft, and recalled experiences for working in the film industry. Manish Malhotra on facing strict budgets in the early days…

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Ram Gopal Varma reveals Urmila Matondkar replaced Mahima Chaudhry in Satya; Manoj Bajpayee wasn’t meant to play Bhiku Mhatre | Hindi Movie News

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Ram Gopal Varma has opened up about the surprising casting decisions behind his cult classic Satya. In a recent interview, the filmmaker revealed that both Urmila Matondkar and Manoj Bajpayee were not originally cast in the roles audiences remember today. ‘Urmila wasn’t supposed to be in the film’ Varma was asked about how Urmila Matondkar…

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Urmila Matondkar talks about the ‘Rangeela’ remake; Says, ‘Nothing belongs to nobody | Hindi Movie News

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With ‘Rangeela’ making a spectacular comeback in theaters with a striking 4K restoration, Urmila Matondkar, the film’s iconic lead, took a moment to address the buzz surrounding potential remakes. She passionately stated, “Cinema is a universal language; it transcends ownership, and this film now belongs to all. Read on to know more. Urmila Matondkar talks…

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‘Rangeela made time stand still’: Urmila Matondkar credits film’s relatability; says it arrived when Bollywood was ‘obsessed wth Switzerland’ |

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Urmila Matondkar reflects on ‘Rangeela’s’ enduring appeal as it returns to cinemas. She attributes the cult classic’s success to its relatable, heartfelt story about ambition, not just nostalgia. Matondkar, who credits the film as a career turning point, believes its timeless narrative and emotional honesty resonate deeply with audiences, even after three decades, and welcomes…

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Ram Gopal Varma wanted hit AR Rahman as the composer stayed at a hotel in Goa and watched TV instead of making music for ‘Rangeela’: ‘It’s worth it at the end of the day’ | Hindi Movie News

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Ram Gopal Varma known for movies like ‘Shiva’, ‘Company’, ‘Satya’, ‘Sarkar’ and more, however, ‘Rangeela’ is considered his most iconic film. The Urmila Matondkar, Aamir Khan, Jackie Shroff starrer is a cult now, remembered for its story line, dialogues, cast and the music which is timeless. The soundtrack created by AR Rahman proved to be…

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