Bhoot: Urmila Matondkar Reminisces As Movie Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Bhoot is a horror thriller movie from 2003, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film features a talented cast including Ajay Devgn, Urmila Matondkar, Nana Patekar, Rekha, Fardeen Khan, and Tanuja. Urmila's outstanding performance in the movie earned her several Best Actress awards.
It was a trip down memory lane for actor Urmila Matondkar as her film Bhoot turned 20 on Tuesday. The Khoobsurat actor reshared the stories from her fans on Instagram remembering the film. The first picture showcased the actor receiving awards for Bhoot. In another picture, Urmila's glimpse from the movie can be seen. Kangana Ranaut Calls Urmila Matondkar 'Soft Porn Star', Says 'She's Not Known For Her Acting For Sure' (Watch Video).
Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, Bhoot is a Hindi horror film that was released in 2003. The film tells the story of a couple, Vishal (Ajay Devgn) and Swati (Urmila Matondkar), who move into a new apartment. They soon discover that the apartment is haunted by a vengeful spirit, leading to terrifying events.
Bhoot is known for its atmospheric horror, suspenseful storytelling, and effective use of sound and visuals. It received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to the horror genre in Bollywood.
Urmila Matondkar's performance, in particular, was highly praised and earned her several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
The success of Bhoot led to the creation of a sequel titled Bhoot Returns in 2012, although it did not have a direct continuation of the original story.
Apart from Urmila, the movie stars Ajay Devgn, Fardeen Khan, Rekha, and Nana Patekar in pivotal roles.
Urmila married Mohsin Akhtar Mir, a Kashmir-based businessman in 2016 in a low-key ceremony. Urmila Matondkar Celebrates 7 Years with Husband Mohsin Akhtar Mir on Their Anniversary (View Pics).
Urmila entered the film industry as a child artist. She first appeared in BR Chopra's Karm, Marathi film Zaakol and Shekhar Kapur's Masoom. And years later, as an adult, she established her name as a Rangeela actress in Bollywood. Judaai, Satya and Jungle are some of her memorable films.
Like the other 90s actresses, Urmila is set to debut on the OTT platform. Helmed by Saurabh Varma, the series Tiwari is said to be a thriller, based on an emotional mother-daughter story. In the poster, Urmila could be seen with a rustic look, with injury marks on her body and white cloth tied to her hand. The series is now in pre-production.