Rangeela(1995)
Rangeela is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film written, directed and co-produced by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Jackie Shroff, Aamir Khan and Urmila Matondkar in lead roles. The story follows Munna, a street-smart ticket black marketer, who is secretly in love with his childhood friend Mili, a middle-class girl aspiring to become a Bollywood actress. Their lives change when superstar Raj Kamal casts Mili in his new film, leading to a love triangle. The film is noted for its vibrant visuals, contemporary music by A. R. Rahman, and modern storytelling that broke away from conventional Bollywood tropes. It was a major box office success and received critical acclaim, winning seven Filmfare Awards including Best Supporting Actor for Shroff and Best Music Director for Rahman. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India and was re-released in 4K UHD in 2025.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, JioCinema, Airtel Xstream
- OTT Release Date
- 3 September 1995
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Mili is a middle-class girl who dreams of becoming a Bollywood actress. Her best friend Munna, a poor ticket black marketer, loves her but cannot say it. When superstar Raj Kamal casts Mili in his film, both men fall for her. Mili must choose between her childhood friend and a famous actor.
“Love is more colourful than fame.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rangeela
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Gulshan Grover (21 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Ram Gopal Varma (14 films together), Gulshan Grover & Reema Lagoo (11 films together), Gulshan Grover & Avtar Gill (11 films together), A. R. Rahman & Aamir Khan (7 films together), and Jackie Shroff & A. R. Rahman (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rangeela' means 'colorful' in Hindi, reflecting the vibrant, playful tone of the story.
- A.R. Rahman composed the music, and the song 'Rangeela Re' became a major hit, boosting his early Bollywood fame.
- Actress Urmila Matondkar's bold, modern look in the film, styled by Manish Malhotra, started a new fashion trend.
- The film was partly inspired by director Ram Gopal Varma's own observations of Mumbai's film industry dreams.
- Actor Aamir Khan, who played the movie star, took a lower fee for this role to support the director's vision.
- The movie was shot in real locations across Mumbai, including the famous Chowpatty beach, adding to its authentic feel.
- It was one of the first major Hindi films to use extensive background score and sound design to enhance emotions.