No other actress would have carried off this role, which is a psychiatric character, turning into a psychopathic personality, not bothered for the consequences of her actions, prepared to even kill, for revenge ! That's Urmila Matondkar, one of the most photogenic, sexy, emotive, shapely, and a very talented, yet sadly neglected, and underrated actresses, of Indian cinema.
This is her movie, though among the female cast, Sonali Kulkarni, another acclaimed one, in a supporting role of a doting, yet confused housewife, unwittingly involved in the drama, and becoming the target of the wrath of Ria, the model, brought into lime light, by her husband only, played by Fardeen Khan. Some how, the major flaw in the plot line of this movie is, the hero conveniently not disclosing his marital status to the heroine, till such time, as she is so involved, and has become extremely possessive of him. The way he behaves with her, also fuels her love for him, where as, he is apparently acting as a true professional, for whom, it's her beauty for the posters in which she has to look marvelous, so he has to keep her in good spirits, that's all ! This is , by far, a good performance of Urmila, in her credits of enacting psychologically disturbed characters, like Ek Hasina, Bhoot, etc., which had different shades of course, like the revenge, possession by a spirit . She carries the role in such a way, the audience really watches her in awe, while she enters into it so realistically, you almost feel, is she mad in her real life ?
It must be quite taxing on her, to show all those intriguing expressions of turmoil, mental agony, changing moods ! She conveys the avenging woman , out to murder , attacking and frightening, though she is so slim and demure otherwise, as well as the pathos of a metal patient, lost in her own world now, yet some where remembering her last passion, is very remarkable. she is definitely a step ahead of even Madhuri, or Aishwarya, who might have tried similar roles. she could be compared to kaajol for her talents. and has an edge over them ,for her flawless beauty, dancing skills, and well-toned body.
Some one in his user comments has called this a copy of the Fatal Attraction, but i don't agree with it totally. the director, and the screen play writer, have given this film, a different treatment, focussing on the innocence of the hero, his feelings for heroine, which are not sex tilted, and his love for his wife. The theme song, Pyar tune kya kiya, is lifted from an English tune, but surprisingly sounds original, that's the art of plagiarizing, i suppose ? editing, filmography, music, especially, Urmila's photo sessions are good . the other supporting actors have also delivered. A must for the fans of Urmila !
This is her movie, though among the female cast, Sonali Kulkarni, another acclaimed one, in a supporting role of a doting, yet confused housewife, unwittingly involved in the drama, and becoming the target of the wrath of Ria, the model, brought into lime light, by her husband only, played by Fardeen Khan. Some how, the major flaw in the plot line of this movie is, the hero conveniently not disclosing his marital status to the heroine, till such time, as she is so involved, and has become extremely possessive of him. The way he behaves with her, also fuels her love for him, where as, he is apparently acting as a true professional, for whom, it's her beauty for the posters in which she has to look marvelous, so he has to keep her in good spirits, that's all ! This is , by far, a good performance of Urmila, in her credits of enacting psychologically disturbed characters, like Ek Hasina, Bhoot, etc., which had different shades of course, like the revenge, possession by a spirit . She carries the role in such a way, the audience really watches her in awe, while she enters into it so realistically, you almost feel, is she mad in her real life ?
It must be quite taxing on her, to show all those intriguing expressions of turmoil, mental agony, changing moods ! She conveys the avenging woman , out to murder , attacking and frightening, though she is so slim and demure otherwise, as well as the pathos of a metal patient, lost in her own world now, yet some where remembering her last passion, is very remarkable. she is definitely a step ahead of even Madhuri, or Aishwarya, who might have tried similar roles. she could be compared to kaajol for her talents. and has an edge over them ,for her flawless beauty, dancing skills, and well-toned body.
Some one in his user comments has called this a copy of the Fatal Attraction, but i don't agree with it totally. the director, and the screen play writer, have given this film, a different treatment, focussing on the innocence of the hero, his feelings for heroine, which are not sex tilted, and his love for his wife. The theme song, Pyar tune kya kiya, is lifted from an English tune, but surprisingly sounds original, that's the art of plagiarizing, i suppose ? editing, filmography, music, especially, Urmila's photo sessions are good . the other supporting actors have also delivered. A must for the fans of Urmila !
