What went wrong with Urmila?

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Posted: 7 years ago
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Today i saw the news about Urmila doing an item number in Irrfan Khan's movie Blackmail.. so i was wondering what went wrong in Urmila's career that she failed to become a big star like her contemporaries?

She had the gorgeous movie star looks & body, great dancer, outstanding actress, gave successful movies on her own (Bhoot, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya etc)..

So why she failed to make it big? Because she dint work much with the Khans? But then Aishwarya also didn't work much with the Khans yet made it big.. so what went wrong for Urmila? Thoughts?


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Posted: 7 years ago
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Too many bakwaas films with RGV
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Originally posted by: TheBoss

Too many bakwaas films with RGV


But most of her movies with RGV are both commercial & critical success & regarded among her best performances like Kaun, Bhoot, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya, Jungle, Ek Hasina Thi, Satya etc.

RGV also gave Urmila her biggest blockbuster in Rangeela. So IMO her association with RGV rather helped her.

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Posted: 7 years ago
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People perceived her more for her glamor and dances than acting ? Sometimes if someone if very good in something in tends to overshadow others.
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Posted: 7 years ago
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She peaked at a time where older actresses had no opportunities. Shes also not as well-connected as Tabu is to land projects.
I feel like she kind of gave up herself.
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Posted: 7 years ago
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My parents would say the opposite. She can't play regular characters only crazy people.
I was never a fan.
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Posted: 7 years ago
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Originally posted by: _Bitchaari_Bahu

Today i saw the news about Urmila doing an item number in Irrfan Khan's movie Blackmail.. so i was wondering what went wrong in Urmila's career that she failed to become a big star like her contemporaries?

She had the gorgeous movie star looks & body, great dancer, outstanding actress, gave successful movies on her own (Bhoot, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya etc)..

So why she failed to make it big? Because she dint work much with the Khans? But then Aishwarya also didn't work much with the Khans yet made it big.. so what went wrong for Urmila? Thoughts?



First you have to define what you mean by "making it big" - then I can answer the question.

She was considered a top a-list star from 1995-2005. She had hit films, hit songs, fan following, critical acclaim and plenty of awards.
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Posted: 7 years ago
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Originally posted by: galaxyfan

My parents would say the opposite. She can't play regular characters only crazy people.

I was never a fan.


I think she's a very versatile actress & played variety of roles. If you think she can't play regular character, then you need to watch Khubsoorat, Hum Tumpe Marte Hai, Satya, Pinjar etc etc.

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Posted: 7 years ago
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Originally posted by: Rekha_ji


First you have to define what you mean by "making it big" - then I can answer the question.

She was considered a top a-list star from 1995-2005. She had hit films, hit songs, fan following, critical acclaim and plenty of awards.


I mentioned it in the first para, failed to make it big as her contemporaries / other big stars like Aishwarya, Sridevi, Madhuri, Kajol, Rani, Karishma etc etc who at one point of time ruled as the no.1 actress. Urmila was never the number 1 actress as them.. even though she had all the qualities to become one.

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Posted: 7 years ago
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Urmila made it big.
I think she has done great in the industry on her own.

Age happened plus she stopped herself.

She did a Marathi film and an item song in Marathi too.


She is a wonderful actress, hot, sexy and a great dancer too

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