When asked if the iconic 1995 film Rangeela starring her and Aamir Khan can be remade, veteran actor Urmila Matondkar gave a candid and refreshingly open-minded response. According to her, once a film is out in the world, it “doesn’t belong to you anymore.” Hindustan Times+1

Matondkar recalled how deeply Rangeela holds a place in many hearts — and hers. She described it not merely as a film but as “a feeling,” underlining how unforgettable and emotionally resonant it remains even decades later.

Despite personal nostalgia and the movie’s timeless status, Urmila doesn’t shy away from the idea of a remake — or at least doesn’t outright reject it. She said that it’s “silly and childish” to be overly possessive about past work, adding that if someone wishes to reinterpret Rangeela, they should be free to try. Hindustan Times+1

Ultimately, Urmila’s take reflects a mature understanding of cinema as a shared space — where stories, characters, and memories belong as much to the audience as to the artists who brought them to life.