Urmila Matondkar’s morning is all about ‘hot coffee and warm cardigan’

Actress Urmila Matondkar shared a glimpse into her winter mood as she talked about her morning routine, soaking in the sunshine with what she described as “cosy chairs, hot coffee and a warm cardigan.” Urmila took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images from a photoshoot. In the images, the actress is seen sitting on a chair dressed in a teal hued cardigan paired with white denims. She is also seen holding a hot cup of Joe as she posed for the shutterbugs. She wrote as the caption: “Winter morning be like...Morning sunshine, cosy chairs, hot coffee n warm cardigan. Have a cheerful day my lovelies (sic).”

Urmila’s 1995 blockbuster “Rangeela” is all set to return on the big screen as it completed three decades in the Hindi film industry. As part of the Ultra Rewind initiative by Ultra Media, the restored release aims to rekindle the magic for longtime fans and introduce its timeless appeal to new generations.

Rangeela, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, revolved around Mili's ambition of becoming a famous actor but was met with several hurdles when Raj Kamal, a noted actor, and Munna, her childhood friend, both fell in love with her. The film also stars Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff. Urmila made her debut as a child in the 1977 film “Karm.” She gained recognition with “Masoom,” following which she appeared in few other films.

In 1987, as a teenager, she acted in the highly acclaimed film “Dacait,” where she played the role of Sunny Deol’s sister. Her first lead role came with the Malayalam film “Chanakyan,” and her subsequent lead role in Hindi cinema with “Narsimha.” After which she was seen in Hindi films such as “Judaai,” “Satya,” “Dillagi,” “Khoobsurat,” “Jungle,” “Kaun,” “Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya,” “Bhoot,” “Ek Hasina Thi,” “Tehzeeb,” “Pinjar,” “Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara,” “Bas Ek Pal” and “Ajoba.”

Urmila’s film in the south include “Thacholi Varghese Chekavar,” “Antham,” “Gaayam,” “Indian” and “Anaganaga Oka Roju.” In addition to acting in films, she has featured as a talent judge for various dance reality shows, including “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” and “DID Super Moms.” Meanwhile, Urmila Matondkar is all set to bring a wave of 90s nostalgia to the grand premiere of “Indian Idol 16.” She gifted her special coin to contestant Anshika Chonkar after being moved by her heartfelt performance of the blockbuster song “Rangeela Re.” The “Kunwara” actress joined the contestants on stage, grooving to her iconic track. She opened up about a personal memory from the very beginning of her career.

Urmila revealed, “When my first film was released and I went to watch it in the theatre, and when the song first came on screen and those thumkaas started, people threw money in the theatre. Today I want to give you a small part, a coin of my life, this is the same beautiful coin that I got on that day, all the very best bacha.”

Indo-Asian News Service