The film ‘Taal,’ which was released approximately 26 years ago, directed by Subhash Ghai, featured prominent actors like Akshay Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, and Anil Kapoor. The movie presented a love triangle, with Akshay Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, and Anil Kapoor in leading roles. ‘Taal’ is remembered for its story and its musical score, which are still enjoyed today. An interesting fact about the film reveals that the role played by Anil Kapoor was initially offered to Aamir Khan and Govinda.
Reportedly, the director and producer of ‘Taal’ initially offered the role to Aamir Khan, but he declined the script. Later, the role was offered to Govinda, who was filming ‘Haseena Maan Jayegi’ at the time. Eventually, Anil Kapoor was cast, and he delivered a memorable performance. Let’s explore the film’s budget, collection figures, and where it can be viewed on OTT platforms.
Released on August 13, 1999, ‘Taal’ featured Akshay, Aishwarya, and Anil Kapoor, along with Amrish Puri, Alok Nath, Supriya Karnik, and Mita Vashisht. Director and producer Subhash Ghai made a cameo appearance.
Subhash Ghai often included his own presence in his movies. According to Sacnilk, ‘Taal’ was made with a budget of 15 crores and earned a worldwide collection of 50.07 crores, which made the film a success.
‘Taal’ included music by A.R. Rahman, who created a number of timeless songs. The film features hits such as ‘Main Ratha Jogi,’ ‘Nahin Saamne Ye Alag Baat Hai,’ ‘Ishq Bina Kya Jeena Yaara,’ and ‘Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaave.’ The film’s narrative follows Mansi Shankar (Aishwarya Rai), who, along with her father Tara Babu (Alok Nath), comes to the city from the mountains. They meet Jagmohan Mehta (Amrish Puri), a wealthy businessman.
During this period, Jagmohan’s son, Manav Mehta (Akshay Khanna), returns after completing his studies. Mansi and Manav fall in love, but Manav’s family disrespects them and throws them out. Mansi then determines to become a star, and she encounters Vikrant Kapoor (Anil Kapoor), a music director, who supports her. The storyline is crafted to keep the audience engaged throughout. The film can be viewed on ZEE5.