February 4 brought birthday cheers for Urmila Matondkar, whose Instagram tribute captured the essence of her gracious spirit. The 90s Bollywood powerhouse shared captivating old photos, writing, ‘My heart swells with gratitude for your boundless love and blessings today. This pure affection defines my world, returned manifold to you all.’
Philosophizing further, she said, ‘True living means crafting myriad small moments to evoke smiles across faces. Blessed by the divine with such gems, I beseech for more paths to infuse positivity into lives.’ A final nod of deep appreciation for fans’ backing rounded off her message.
Admirers responded enthusiastically, filling comments with felicitations and emotive icons, proving her star power endures.
Urmila’s cinematic voyage started young with ‘Kalyug’ (1981), blossomed in ‘Masoom’ (1983), and peaked with lead stardom. ‘Rangeela’ was her game-changer, the ‘Rangeela Re’ song an eternal hit. Masterclasses in ‘Satya’ and ‘Mast’ displayed her acting depth and dance flair, distinguishing her in a competitive industry.
As she embraces another year, Urmila’s words inspire: life’s richest rewards come from uplifting others.