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Rangeela was a celebration of life'
The Morning Standard
|December 12, 2025
HIRTY years may have passed, but the girl who danced into our hearts as Mili still lights up the screen with the same magnetic glow.
With Rangeela re-releasing for anew generation, TMS spoke to actress Urmila Matondkar — an icon who shaped not just a film, but an entire pop-culture moment. In an exclusive conversation, she revisits the film’s magic, her journey, and success. Excerpts from the conversation:
Tell us a few memories and your journey with Rangeela?
This story is from the December 12, 2025 edition of The Morning Standard.
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