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Rangeela is a Bollywood romantic drama film released in 1995 directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar and Jackie Shroff in leading roles. The film is a musical entertainer filled with lively songs and dances that have become popular to this day. The storyline of the movie is about a young girl named Mili, played by Urmila Matondkar, who dreams of becoming a famous actress in the Indian film industry. Mili’s talent catches the attention of Munna, played by Aamir Khan, a street-smart young man who works as an extra in Bollywood movies. Munna is immediately smitten by Mili's beauty and her passion for acting, and he decides to help her achieve her dream.

Munna quickly discovers that Mili has a natural talent for acting, but she lacks the right connections to break through in Bollywood. Munna takes it upon himself to introduce her to his film industry contacts, and she begins to get small roles in movies. As she becomes more successful, Mili gets the attention of Raj Kamal, played by Jackie Shroff, a famous movie actor and director.

As their relationship develops, Mili finds herself caught between Munna, who has feelings for her, and Raj, who represents everything she has ever wanted. However, Raj is already engaged to a wealthy socialite named Sapna, played by Aamir Khan's real-life sister, Farah Khan.

The film deals with the themes of love, ambition, and betrayal. While Mili is trying to navigate her way to becoming a successful actress Munna supports her and find himself falling in love with her, something he cannot express. Raj also has romantic feelings for Mili despite being engaged causing a love triangle to develop. This creates a series of emotional conflicts between the characters and puts their relationships to the test.

All three actors gave exceptional performances in their respective roles. Aamir Khan portrays Munna as a street smart character with a rough exterior but a heart of gold. Urmila Matondkar delivers a powerful performance as she takes on the role of the ambitious and talented Mili. Jackie Shroff delivers a strong performance as Raj, the established actor and director, who falls for Mili, despite his engagement with Sapna.

One of the most notable features of the film is the soundtrack, composed by A. R. Rahman. The music is a blend of traditional Indian melodies and Western beats that enhances the romantic and upbeat atmosphere of the film. The songs "Tanha Tanha" and "Rangeela Re" became instant hits and are still popular today.

From a technical viewpoint, the film was ahead of its time. The cinematography by P.C. Sreeram is breath-taking, capturing the bright colours and excitement of Bollywood's movie culture. Ram Gopal Varma's direction of the film is a masterful piece of work, with excellent pacing and attention to detail.

Overall, Rangeela is an entertaining and romantic film with an engaging storyline, excellent performances, and captivating music that still resonates with audiences today. The movie is a classic Bollywood movie that has become an inspiration to future filmmakers and actors. It is a must-watch film for Bollywood fans and lovers of romantic films from around the world.

Rangeela is a 1995 drama. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4.