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Rangeela rolls again in 4K 90s magic gets a new frame of mind
MUMBAI: It’s time to put on those dancing shoes again Rangeela is ready to paint theatres in technicolour nostalgia. Three decades after Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar, and Jackie Shroff set the screen ablaze, Ram Gopal Varma’s cult classic is making a grand comeback. The 1995 musical will hit cinemas once again on 28 November 2025, exactly 30 years after it first redefined Bollywood cool.
The re-release isn’t just a replay; it’s a revival. Presented in a 4K HD restored version with immersive sound, the film promises razor-sharp visuals, richer colours, and a sonic polish worthy of A.R. Rahman’s iconic soundtrack. The restoration comes courtesy of Ultra Media, under its Ultra Rewind initiative, a project devoted to bringing India’s cinematic gems back to the big screen, one frame-perfect classic at a time.
When it first released, Rangeela was nothing short of revolutionary, a vibrant cocktail of melody, ambition, and Mumbai masti that marked a turning point for Hindi cinema in the 90s. From Rahman’s foot-tapping “Tanha Tanha” to the breezy “Yaaron Sun Lo Zara,” the soundtrack redefined Bollywood music, while Urmila’s star-making turn and RGV’s kinetic storytelling gave Hindi cinema a fresh, stylish edge.
Reflecting on the film’s enduring legacy, Ram Gopal Varma said, “Rangeela embodied the spirit of aspiration, showing that ordinary people can also dare to dream big. Its success demonstrated that rule-breaking cinema is often the most unforgettable.”
Ultra Media CEO Sushilkumar Agrawal added, “For many, Rangeela is a nostalgic trip back to the golden era of Bollywood. With Ultra Rewind, we’re bringing this beloved classic to modern audiences in a stunning 4K format, ensuring that its timeless charm continues to mesmerise audiences for years to come.”
Rangeela is the second project under Ultra Rewind, following the Guru Dutt Centenary Retrospective earlier this year on 8 July. That initiative saw the re-release of gems like Pyaasa, Sahib Biwi aur Ghulam, Kagaz Ke Phool, and Chaudhvin Ka Chand in 4K glory. The studio now plans to restore and re-release many other classics across languages, keeping India’s cinematic heritage alive and looking sharper than ever.
So, come November, the big screen will once again shimmer with Rahman’s rhythms, RGV’s storytelling swagger, and Urmila’s electric charm. Because some films don’t just age, they replay beautifully.
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India’s telecom subscribers cross 1.32 billion in February 2026
Broadband base swells past 1.06 billion as Jio and Airtel tighten grip on the market.
MUMBAI: India’s telecom sector is ringing in steady growth once again adding millions of new connections every month while the race for broadband supremacy continues to heat up like a fiercely contested cricket match. According to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 1 April 2026, the total telephone subscriber base in the country reached 1,321.31 million at the end of February 2026. This marked a net addition of 7.31 million subscribers during the month, translating into a monthly growth rate of 0.56 per cent.
Wireless subscribers (including mobile and Fixed Wireless Access) stood at 1,273.31 million, registering a net addition of 6.97 million and a growth rate of 0.55 per cent. Within this, urban wireless connections grew to 730.75 million (growth 0.70 per cent), while rural wireless subscribers reached 542.56 million (growth 0.35 per cent).
Wireline subscribers, though much smaller in scale, showed slightly faster growth. The total wireline base increased to 47.99 million, with a net addition of 0.34 million and a monthly growth rate of 0.70 per cent. Urban areas continued to dominate wireline connections with a share of 89.41 per cent.
Overall tele-density in India improved to 92.66 per cent. Urban tele-density stood at 150.68 per cent, while rural tele-density edged up to 60.02 per cent.
The broadband subscriber base crossed a significant milestone, reaching 1,059.05 million at the end of February 2026. This reflected a healthy net addition of 6.33 million subscribers and a monthly growth rate of 0.60 per cent from January’s figure of 1,052.72 million.
Segment-wise, mobile wireless access continued to drive the majority of growth with 996.52 million subscribers. Fixed Wireless Access (including 5G FWA) added 16.51 million, while wired broadband stood at 46.02 million.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. maintained its commanding lead with 519.64 million broadband subscribers. Bharti Airtel Ltd. followed with 364.14 million, Vodafone Idea Ltd. with 129.36 million, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. with 28.70 million, and Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd. with 2.38 million.
Together, these top five players command a massive 98.60 per cent share of the total broadband market.
In the wireless (mobile) segment, private operators continued to dominate with 92.59 per cent market share, leaving public sector undertakings (BSNL and MTNL) with just 7.41 per cent.
Out of the total 1,257.29 million wireless (mobile) subscribers, 1,177.60 million were active on the peak Visitor Location Register (VLR) date, representing an impressive 93.66 per cent activity rate. Bharti Airtel led in this metric with 99.42 per cent of its subscribers active.
Meanwhile, 14.47 million subscribers submitted requests for Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in February, indicating healthy competition and customer churn across zones.
While urban areas still lead in absolute numbers, rural connectivity is slowly catching up. Rural wireless tele-density stood at 59.46 per cent, compared with the much higher urban figure of 142.32 per cent.
Fixed Wireless Access using 5G technology also showed promising traction, growing to 11.93 million subscribers. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are the primary players driving this segment.
The data paints a picture of a maturing yet still rapidly expanding telecom ecosystem. With total telephone subscribers now well past the 1.32 billion mark and broadband users comfortably above 1.06 billion, India continues to solidify its position as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic digital markets.
From bustling city streets to remote villages, more Indians are staying connected than ever before proving that when it comes to telecom, the country’s appetite for growth shows no signs of hanging up anytime soon.
