What’s common between Madhuri Dixit and Urmila Matondkar? Both “former”/ “semi-retired” actors have now made the TV their home and judge dance reality shows. Madhuri Dixit judges celebrities dancing on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, while Urmila has just joined the panel on Chak Dhoom Dhoom (Team Challenge).
Here in ends the similarity. Madhuri Dixit has always epitomised grace, natural Indian beauty and charm. Urmila, on the other hand, has tried to play the spunky modern Indian girl since her Rangeela days. And the difference continues… in their fashion choices on the small screen.
While both actors are no longer young, Madhuri Dixit seems to have accepted that she’s now a mom. Playing the role of a good Indian mom, she’s been wearing Sabyasachi saris and kurta-churidars on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, comfortable enough to dance in them. Her makeup and hair are appropriate for her age, and she gives her look an Indian touch with flowers in her hair, a simple bun, bangles or other jewellery.
Urmila, on the other hand, is an eyesore. In Saturday’s episode, she wore a blingy outfit, with big hair, which made me quickly change the channel. Here’s Urmila in her first episode, in a colour that doesn’t suit her, her typical hair style (bangs blow-dried on the side), and makeup that’s completely unbecoming (it ages her). And her cleavage-revealing dress just makes me feel sad for her: is she that desperate to get attention? Wisen up, Ms Matondkar.
Our only complaint with Madhuri Dixit: she’s chosen to stick to safe Sabyasachi choices. Yawwnn! So please, please, Madhuri, either get Sabyasachi to design more exciting saris and suits. Take a hint from co-judge Malaika Arora Khan. She likes to have fun with her clothes.. (Her outfits on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa are by Vikram Phadnis).
What do you think of Madhuri Dixit and Urmila Matondkar’s TV outfits?
Madhuri def looks better.
Malika is wearing a dress very similar to Urmila, yet she is able to carry it off quite gracefully na? I guess it is not bedazzled in sequins like Urmila’s & that helps.
Urmila is kind of stuck in the 90s – you know, when she was at her peak – she still follows the very same trends of matt brown makeup shades & sequinned dressed. It all just combines to make her look old.
@Tanveer– You’re right about Urmila. She’s continuing with her Rangeela days!
I also have a hunch that Urmila has got some “work” done on her face – that didn’t quite go so well – she suddenly looks quite old. Her eyebrows are all weird. Too much Botox??
Maybe Botox… maybe something with the cheekbones/ nose?