Urmila Matondkar recalls when Feroz Khan was moved by her performance: You Made Me Cry, Girl
Mumbai, June 22
Actress Urmila Matondkar revealed an unforgettable compliment that she received from late legendary actor Feroz Khan for her movie, 'Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya', which also featured Fardeen Khan as the lead.
During her recent appearance on the reality show 'India's Best Dancer Season 5' Urmila recounted the time Feroz Khan walked up to her after watching the film.
She revealed that the veteran actor came up to her and said, "You made me cry girl".
Urmila recalled, "Of all the people in the world, jab Feroz Khan sahab yeh film dekhne aaye the, tabh ki baat yaad hain, jab unhone film khatam ki aur yeh compliment-wompliment saamne-saamne jaana mujhe ekdam aata nahi hai, jamta nahi hain aaj bhi. Toh, he came up to me, and he said, "You made me cry, girl, in the last scene, and I don't like tears". And I was like, bohot kam aise hota hain jab mujhe kya bolu samajh mein nahi aata and I'm like (gasping sound) oh oh matlab maine kya bola hoga mujhe yaad nahi hain, but it was so touching and to see such a macho he-man of a person coming up to you and saying something like that".
Showing her gratitude toward the audience, Urmila stressed that the ultimate validation for an actor comes from the viewers and not the critics.
She was further amused by the fact that even more than two decades after its release, her portrayal as the obsessive lover Ria in 'Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya' continues to resonate with movie lovers.
Made under the direction of Rajat Mukherjee and backed by Ram Gopal Varma, 'Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya' is a remake of the American film 'Fatal Attraction.'
'India's Best Dancer Season 5' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's amazing how actors remember these moments years later. Feroz Khan was a legend in his own right, and for him to be moved by a younger actress's work speaks volumes. Urmila's humility in this anecdote is also refreshing—she seems genuinely touched.
One of my favorite films! Urmila's performance in 'Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya' was so chilling yet compelling. I'm glad she shared this story—it makes me appreciate the film even more. Though I wish she'd act more these days, she's truly missed on screen. 🎬
Urmila's reaction—saying she forgot what she said in that moment—is so relatable. It shows how much that compliment meant to her. Also, it's great that she values audience love over critical acclaim. That's the real test for any artist, na? 👏
I remember watching this movie in college and being blown away by Urmila's acting. The fact that it was a remake of 'Fatal Attraction' and she made it her own is commendable. Feroz Khan's words—"I don't like tears"—make the compliment even more powerful. What a gem of an actor he was too.
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