Urmila Matondkar is an Indian actress, known for her fantastic acting skills and bold personality. She works primarily in Hindi films, in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, and Tamil films. On the occasion of her 49th birthday, let's have a look at the movies that showcased her true beauty.

1. Rangeela:

A romantic comedy film produced by Ram Gopal Varma made Urmila Matondkar an overnight sensation. Matondkar played the role of Mili Joshi, who is unafraid and unapologetic about her actions. The evergreen song 'Tanha Tanha' by AR Rahman still remains classy not because of the sensual choreography but mainly because of Matondkar who infuses every step with a stamp of confidence and control.

2. Satya:

Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the movie features Urmila as an innocent young girl who falls in love with a gangster. The movie showcased how versatile Matondkar was, as she excellently played the character of Vidya and received a nomination for her performance at Filmfare Awards.

3. Ek Hasina Thi:

Urmila played the role of Sarika, which was an author-backed role, something against the stereotypical notions of Bollywood heroines. The climax of the film still remains unforgettable.

4. Bhoot:

The actress won the Filmfare Critics award for Best Actress for her role as Swati in Ram Gopal Varma's 'Bhoot'. She portrayed a woman trapped inside a troubled ghost and none of the heroines of that era could have done it better than her.

5. Kaun:

Urmila played the role of a woman, trapped inside her house, constantly traumatized by events taking place beyond her reach. She played the role fantastically.