New Delhi: One of the most recognizable figures from the 1990s who reinvented fashion and beauty is Urmila Matondkar. The actress, who was best known for her work as a child artist, is recognized for her part in Masoom by Shekhar Kapur (1983). Following her Bollywood debut in Sunny Deol’s 1991 film Narsimha, Urmila gained notoriety with Ram Gopal Varma’s Rangeela (1995). With the musical blockbuster, the actress rose to stardom quickly and became an instant hit with young people.
Here are four of Urmila’s songs from the movie – Rangeela that are still popular among moviegoers as she gets a year older today:
1. RANGEELA RE
The introductory song sequence, which brings the viewer to Rangeela’s larger-than-life world created by Ram Gopal Varma, is exceptional in its own right. The foot-tapping routine in Urmila’s small dresses to shorts encapsulated the essence of 1990s Hindi film. The vocals of Asha Bhosle and the music of AR Rahman worked wonderfully to match the vibrant world of cinema. The song’s subject is also reflected in Mehboob’s lyrics. With her animated reactions to the title tune, Urmila offers her character “Mili” her own unique perspective.
2. MANGTA HAI KYA
The song’s hot chemistry between Urmila and Aamir Khan makes this one a must-see for all 90’s kids. What better way to celebrate the actress’ birthday than to relive her oeuvre, at a period when there were sufficient financial restrictions and Indian film was having VFX problems. Mangta Hai Kya, a spectacle produced by Ram Gopal Varma. Everything, including the locales and insane dancing, was designed with the younger audience in mind. The shift in pop culture that occurred as globalization took hold was emblematic of the cultural influence that Rangeela had on filmmaking. You’ll undoubtedly groove to one of Aamir and Urmila’s upbeat and dynamic songs.
3. HAI RAMA
The sensual song sequence featuring Jackie Shroff and Urmila Matondkar that portrayed lust and passion was far ahead of its time. One of the factors that elevated Rangeela songs to the level of high art was the choreography of the late Saroj Khan and Ahmed Khan. Even though Haye Rama is a song about making love and having desires, it is nicely done. The portrayal of Urmila and Jackie as meticulous experts and their absolute competence make their chemistry appear much more realistic. When the media didn’t make a big deal out of everything, modern India was going through a transitional period. Family audiences simply loved the sensual track as entertainment without sensationalizing it.
4. TANHA TANHA
The album’s most seductive song sequence, both sonically and visually. In the romantic song, Urmila looks stunning in micro-minis and bikinis. The searing chemistry between Jackie and Urmila in this song will give you chills. Thankfully, there weren’t any cat calls, jobless trolls, or protestors threatening to set the theatres on fire back then. In the song, the on-screen couple revolutionised passion and sensuality in Bollywood. The youthful generation connected with the revitalising bodily manifestation of love and passion. Intimacy is boldly yet beautifully shown in Tanha Tanha. Urmila looks like Baywatch in her black monokini. The actress has often shown that when it comes to giving up, she is the most fearless creative.
