<span class=normal>Urmila Matondkar<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>She started out being the it girl of Bollywood. The one with the body to die for and looks that oscillated from innocent to a seductress. Such was her teaming with RGV that no matter which film they did together, it would be a hit with the masses. Be it Rangeela, Daud, Satya or Bhoot. 2003 onwards Urmila started doing films that were considered as Art House Productions like Pinjar that was based on Indo-Pak partition, Tehzeeb and Bas Ek Pal. This was clearly a very low period in Urmilas life. Going forward one hardly saw any commendable performance from her. The kind of films she picked up was highly questionable like EMI, Banaras and of course the Karzzz remake.<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Speculation: With Urmilas contemporaries making a comeback one does wonder whats keeping her away. Her mentor RGV is struggling to make a mark again and so is Urmila, there has to be some Karmic connection there. Unfortunately, with the actors performance skills, her unwanted disappearance from films is a big waste. But with changing patterns in the Hindi Film industry, actors like Urmila will surely find a fitting role... that is if she doesnt mind doing second leads.<BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>With time maybe these ladies have realised that this industry has a shelf life as far as the female actors go and while youre still ahead of the game, you might as well get going with your retirement plans.</span>