Subhash Ghai’s 1999 film ‘Taal’ is a beloved classic, featuring a stellar cast including Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, and Akshay Khanna. The film presented a compelling love triangle that resonated with audiences. The movie is still appreciated for its storyline and its music. Interestingly, the role that helped Anil Kapoor gain fame was initially offered to Aamir Khan and later to Govinda.
Reports suggest that the director of ‘Taal’ initially approached Aamir Khan for the part that Anil Kapoor eventually played. However, Aamir Khan declined the role due to script disagreements. Subsequently, Govinda was considered, but he was occupied with the filming of ‘Haseena Maan Jayegi’ at the time. Anil Kapoor then stepped in and brought the character to life. Let’s take a look at the film’s financial performance and where it is available for streaming.
‘Taal’, released on August 13, 1999, featured a star-studded cast that included Amrish Puri, Alok Nath, Supriya Karnik, and Mita Vashisht, besides the main leads. Director Subhash Ghai also made a brief appearance in the movie.
Subhash Ghai’s movies often have his signature style. With a production budget of 15 crore, ‘Taal’ earned a worldwide gross of 50.07 crore, according to Sacnilk, making it a commercial success.
The movie showcases A.R. Rahman’s music, featuring memorable songs such as ‘Main Ratha Jogi’, ‘Nahin Saamne Ye’, ‘Ishq Bina Kya Jeena Yaara’, and ‘Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaave’. The story involves Mansi Shankar (Aishwarya Rai), who comes to the city from the mountains with her father, Tara Babu (Alok Nath). They meet Jagmohan Mehta (Amrish Puri), a wealthy businessman from their village.
At the same time, Jagmohan’s son, Manav Mehta (Akshay Khanna), returns home after finishing his studies. Mansi and Manav fall in love, but Manav’s family disrespects them and expels them. Mansi then resolves to become a star. She meets Vikrant Kapoor (Anil Kapoor), a music director, who supports her aspirations. The film’s narrative is designed to keep the audience engaged until the end. The film is available on ZEE5.