The Plot idea of "Rangeela" is not original.. its Bollywood inspired by Bollywood itself.Any guesses ? Well Year -1970 Movie - Mere Humsafar.. only difference here is in the old movie the director played by non other but Balraj Sahini has his eye on the lady and woes to win her, make her career etc., while the poor village boy (Jeetendra) almost looses her to the film world & glamor..Plot very similar and identical..Incidentally there is another Aamir Khan movie again inspired by an old blockbuster movie of 1971 and that's Caravan again starring Jeetendra, and the movie is "Mela", but that attempt was a failure, as the Original was too good.

Ram Gopal Varma's movies are either really good or really bad. This one lies right in between, but leans more towards the former category. That being said, expect a lot of naach-gaana. But the movie does full justice to its title- it is "rangeela" in many ways: whether its the situations, characters, songs or even its outfits. Urmila entertains as the ambitious Mili, an aspiring actress. Aamir Khan is lovable as the boisterous, rough and carefree Munna (but a softie at heart). This is probably one of his most lovable characters. He carries off the role effortlessly, whether its his walk, his tapori accent or his crazy outfits. Gulshan Grover is hilarious as the crazed director inspired by Hollywood, who explodes "Spielberg wouldn't approve of this!" many times throughout the movie. A special mention to the actor that plays Mili's father - he was so cute. What I like is that the lead pair is very unconventional and unexpected, their relationship has some sweet moments that are depicted well. There's nothing really cheesy as well. Although its a love triangle, its handled in a more straightforward way. Although Jackie Shroff utters barely two sentences in the first half of the film, he gets more screen space in the second half and the viewer understands his character better. Are there flaws? Yes. The movie could have been edited better, as the second half seems never- ending. The songs also pop up too soon in the second half. The music is catchy, "Tanha Tanha" and "Rangeela Re" are my picks. Overall, good for a one time watch!

It's a shame no-one has yet written about this movie. So, I am giving it a shot. Needless to say, the songs in the movie are great, and the movie was a big part of what I think was Urmila's short-lived comeback. Jackie Shroff is adequate is his role as the unhappy-in-real-life mega star. Anyone without a bias would easily agree the star of the show, in more ways than one, is Aamir Khan. This comment comes in a significant few years after the actual movie, but Aamir Khan has proved himself (AGAIN!) that he is, in my opinion, the best actor in the Hindi film industry, past and present. The chocolate-boy from Qayamat Se Qayamt Tak, has long-shed his image as such, and defies logic by playing roles that, at first glance, seem impossible for someone with his looks to accomplish. If you think his performances in Sarfarosh and Lagaan were great, I think the clincher is this movie, simply because the role is so different. The seemingly happy-go-lucky character with no worry in the world, could not have been played better, be it by the so-called superstar Shahrukh Khan, or by the great Amitabh Bachchan. The only person who could have pulled off this role convincingly is the aging South Indian star Kamalhasan. The movie by itself is a simple love story about the aspirations of a wannabe actress, played by the resurgent Urmila Matondkar, who with the assistance of an unknown mega star (played by Jackie Shroff) and an unselfish, unassuming poor friend (played by Aamir Khan), makes it big in Bollywood. Needless to say, the love triangle surfaces, and one of the two guys plays a martyr in this sacred triangle. Music by AR Rahman is sensational and the direction is simply superb. The movie is a great mix of comedy and drama, and is simply three hours of fun.My recommendation - WATCH IT if you haven't already. On behalf of the millions who have watched it, I think it is safe to say, you will go back to it again when you want to feel good.

With Rangili "Urmila" dancing tirelessly every quarter of an hour, this movie is a feast from frame 1 to the end. Excellent performances by both Aamir and Urmaila produce some enchanting moments but it is the underplayed role by Jackie that goes to make this movie a complete entertainer. The music by A.R. Rahman is one of its own kind.A must see.