Anil Kapoor on 'Taal' turning 27: Playing Vikrant Kapoor remains one of my fondest memories
Mumbai, Aug 13
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor shared that playing Vikrant Kapoor remains one of his fondest memories as Subhash Ghai's music-romantic entertainer 'Taal' turned 27 on Thursday.
He further stated that seeing the story and music of 'Taal' resonate with the audience through generations has been an incredible experience for him.
Sharing a clip from the Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna starrer on his official Instagram Stories, Anil penned, "From day one, Taal had a magic of its own - a story where music voiced every unsaid emotion. Playing Vikrant Kapoor remains one of my fondest memories. 27 years on, seeing this music and story touch generations is nothing short of incredible. (sic)."
He also congratulated the entire 'Taal' team on an unforgettable journey.
"To @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb, #AkshayeKhanna, @subhashghai1, and the entire team...What an unforgettable journey it's been", he concluded the post.
Earlier, marking the milestone moment, Ghai had revealed that he told Aishwarya that he would have to completely destroy her image in order to do justice to her role in the movie.
The director shared, "I told her that I need to destroy your image. But you will be doing no makeup in the first hour. She said, yes, 'I will do whatever you say'. As a director, you have to think about your character".
As the makers were looking for someone who could convincingly portray Mansi's dancing abilities, Ghai had asked legendary choreographer Saroj Khan who, apart from Madhuri Dixit, would be able to do justice to the role. Saroj Khan had then suggested Aishwarya's name.
Ghai shared, "Aishwarya ka jab naam aaya tha, wo cosmetic world se aayi thi. Toh 4-5 naam the, main ne Saroj ji se pucha, Madhuri ke alawa kisko le sakte hai (When Aishwarya's name came up, she had come from the cosmetic world. So there were 4-5 names in consideration, so I asked Saroj ji, apart from Madhuri, who else can we take?) She said Aishwarya".
Recently, Ghai also disclosed that the script for 'Taal 2' is almost done.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The chemistry between Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya was so underrated. He played the rich businessman with such nuance. And Subhash Ghai saab really knew how to make larger-than-life films. Taal 2 with today's technology? I'm cautiously excited but hope they don't ruin the legacy.
Honestly, Taal is one of those films that defined Indian cinema's romance genre. Rahman sir's soundtrack was revolutionary - every song was a masterpiece. And Saroj Khan ji's suggestion to cast Aishwarya proved to be a masterstroke. Anil Kapoor's dedication to his craft always shines through. Respect! 👏
I appreciate the nostalgia, but honestly, Taal was quite dated even for its time. The rich guy vs poor girl trope was overused, and Akshaye Khanna's character was barely there. Still, Anil Kapoor's performance was top-notch. And the music carried the film more than the story did.
The way Ghai ji described how he broke Aishwarya's image tells you how much thought he puts into his characters. In today's era of formulaic films, we need directors like him who take risks. Taal remains a timeless classic that introduced us to a new-age Aishwarya. Dil se thank you to the entire team! ❤️
Interesting that Taal is being discussed here. I grew up in the US but remember my parents playing the soundtrack constantly. It was my first exposure to Bollywood's
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