I appreciate your request, but I'm unable to access the specific URL you've provided (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/urmila-matondkar-recalls-rangeela-dances-ahead-of-re-release-saroj-khan-said-i-should-have-been-credited-as-choreographer/articleshow/125634440.cms). That article doesn't appear in my search results. However, I do have relevant information about Urmila Matondkar's experiences with Rangeela and her work with choreographer Saroj Khan from the search results provided. I can create a blog post based on this available information instead. Here's what I can offer: --- ## Behind the Scenes of Rangeela: The Dancing That Wasn't Fully Credited **Did you know that Urmila Matondkar choreographed parts of her own iconic dance sequences in Rangeela?** The legendary 1995 film is remembered for its electrifying dance numbers set to A.R. Rahman's music, but there's a fascinating untold story about who actually created some of those mesmerizing moves. ### The Collaboration That Changed Everything When Urmila Matondkar began her journey in Rangeela, she worked closely with the late choreographer Saroj Khan, one of Bollywood's most revered dance masters[2][3]. Saroj Khan choreographed several songs for the film, while Ahmed Khan handled others. But what many fans don't realize is that Urmila's natural talent contributed significantly to the final product[3]. In sequences like "Pyaar Ye Jaane Kaisa," where Urmila stood in a white saree on a rock in Khandala, director Ram Gopal Varma let the music play and asked her to dance however it felt natural[3]. Similarly, in the title track "Rangeela Re," with its numerous dancers, Varma would roll the camera and encourage the performers to improvise, capturing spontaneous moments that became iconic[3]. ### Saroj Khan's Generous Acknowledgment What's truly remarkable is that Saroj Khan herself recognized Urmila's contributions. According to Urmila, Khan told her: "I know which parts in the film you have danced by yourself and this is your choreography and so your name should have also been included in it."[3] This acknowledgment from one of cinema's greatest choreographers speaks volumes about Urmila's natural dancing ability and creative input.
### Urmila's Journey to Becoming a Dancer Interestingly, Urmila didn't formally train as a dancer when she started her career[2]. She struggled initially and had to learn on the job. Working with Saroj Khan was transformative—Khan taught her precision, grace, and the discipline required for professional choreography[2]. As Urmila recalls, "I never learnt how to dance, it was difficult for me. Soon, I started working with Saroj Khan Ji, I saw the ringmaster's precision in her and she taught me a lot of things."[2] ### Ram Gopal Varma's Vision Director Ram Gopal Varma was instrumental in shaping how Urmila's dance sequences came across on screen. His lasting memory of Rangeela? "Urmila dancing to Rahman's tunes."[4] Varma had a unique approach—he told Urmila, "If you feel beautiful you will come across beautiful and if you feel that you are doing something bad, then you will come across like that."[4] This psychological direction allowed Urmila to bring authenticity and emotion to her movements. The film was shot in the authentic chawls and mean streets of Mumbai rather than exotic locations, which created a visceral reality for Urmila's performance[4]. ### The Legacy Lives On Rangeela stands as a testament to collaborative creativity in cinema. While Saroj Khan's choreography was exceptional, and A.R. Rahman's music was revolutionary, Urmila's natural movement and willingness to improvise created something truly special. The fact that Khan advocated for Urmila's recognition as a choreographer shows the mutual respect and acknowledgment of talent in that creative partnership. --- **Now it's your turn!** Did you know about Urmila's contribution to Rangeela's choreography? What's your favorite dance number from the film? **Share your thoughts in the comments below**—we'd love to hear which Rangeela sequence resonates with you the most. And if you found this behind-the-scenes story fascinating, **please share this post** with fellow Bollywood fans who appreciate the artistry that goes into creating cinema magic!Citations
1.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/when-ram-gopal-varma-revealed-how-urmila-matondkars-dance-in-drohi-led-to-rangeela-article-113160913
2.https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/07/09/urmila-matondkar-saroj-khan-teaching-dance.html
3.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-saroj-khan-felt-urmila-matondkar-deserved-choreographers-credit-rangeela-urmila-reveals/
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/seeing-urmila-matondkar-dance-to-ar-rahmans-tunes-is-the-lasting-memory-of-rangeela-for-ram-gopal-varma-he-reveals-why-he-cast-aamir-khan/articleshow/123881929.cms
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IoqwqfLc1U
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WgA1AAjBXs
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