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Interview || Urmila Matondkar on whether Rangeela can be remade: ‘It’s silly and childish to think…’

Interview || Urmila Matondkar on whether Rangeela can be remade: ‘It’s silly and childish to think…’

Actor Urmila Matondkar is all smiles as her much-loved classic Rangeela makes its way back to the big screen, nearly three decades after its release. For her, the film’s return is more than just nostalgia. It’s a reminder that a solid story never goes out of style. Urmila Matondkar rose to fame with her role in the iconic film, Rangeela.(Instagram) Today, the Ram Gopal Varma directorial, which also stars Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff, enjoys a cult status. The film was re-released on Friday. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Urmila recalls how Rangeela was made on a minimal budget at a time when Bollywood was obsessed with extravagant song shoots in Switzerland. On Rangeela memories Rangeela revolves around Urmila’s character Mili who dreams of becoming a star. However, things take a turn when Raj Kamal, an actor, and Munna , her childhood friend, both fall in love with her. “Instead of memories, it’s a big flash of happiness, excitement, thrill… Everything just comes to your mind the minute you say Rangeela,” an excited Urmila …