Approximately 26 years ago, Subhash Ghai’s film ‘Taal’ was released, featuring Akshay Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, and Anil Kapoor in prominent roles. The film depicted a love triangle, with the story focusing on the characters played by Akshay Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, and Anil Kapoor. The story and the songs of ‘Taal’ were well-received, and continue to be enjoyed by audiences today. A lesser-known fact about the film reveals that the role played by Anil Kapoor was initially offered to Aamir Khan and Govinda.
According to IMDb, the director and producer of ‘Taal’ first offered the role to Aamir Khan, but he did not like the script. The second offer went to Govinda, who was filming ‘Haseena Maan Jayegi’ at the time. Ultimately, Anil Kapoor was chosen for the role, and he delivered a memorable performance. Let’s delve into the film’s budget, collection figures, and where you can watch it on OTT platforms.
Released on August 13, 1999, ‘Taal’ featured a talented ensemble cast including Akshay Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Anil Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Alok Nath, Supriya Karnik, and Mita Vashisht. Director and producer Subhash Ghai also made a cameo appearance in one of the scenes.
Subhash Ghai often included his own presence in his films. According to Sacnilk, ‘Taal,’ made with a budget of 15 crores, earned a worldwide collection of 50.07 crores. The film was a hit.
‘Taal’ featured music by A.R. Rahman, who composed a series of memorable songs. The film’s soundtrack included evergreen hits like ‘Main Ratha Jogi,’ ‘Nahin Saamne Ye,’ ‘Ishq Bina Kya Jeena Yaara,’ and ‘Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaave.’ The story follows Mansi Shankar (Aishwarya Rai), who lives in the mountains and comes to the city with her father, Tara Babu (Alok Nath). Tara Babu visits Jagmohan Mehta (Amrish Puri), a wealthy businessman from their village.
During the same time, Jagmohan’s only son, Manav Mehta (Akshaye Khanna), returns after completing his studies. Mansi and Manav fall in love with each other, but Manav’s family insults them and throws them out of the house. Mansi decides to become a big star, and she meets Vikrant Kapoor (Anil Kapoor), a music director who supports her. The film’s narrative is crafted in a way that keeps you engaged until the very end. You can watch this entire film on ZEE5.