Taal(1999)
Taal is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by Subhash Ghai. The lead cast includes Aishwarya Rai as Mansi, Akshaye Khanna as Manav, and Anil Kapoor as Vikrant. The story follows a village singer who rises to fame after a music producer discovers her, while she is torn between her first love and her mentor. The film is set in the Himalayas and Mumbai, contrasting rural simplicity with urban glamour. Its soundtrack, composed by A.R. Rahman, was a major commercial and critical success. Taal was the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of 1999, earning ₹51.16 crore worldwide. It is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Prime Video, Ultra Play, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A young British businessman falls for a village girl with a beautiful voice. They get engaged, but a cruel misunderstanding tears them apart. A famous music producer discovers her talent and turns her into a singing superstar. Now she must choose between the man who broke her heart and the man who built her career.
“Love. Music. Destiny. One soul.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Taal
Cast reunions in this film: Amrish Puri & Anil Kapoor (16 films together), Amrish Puri & Alok Nath (11 films together), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & A. R. Rahman (10 films together), Amrish Puri & Subhash Ghai (8 films together), Subhash Ghai & Anil Kapoor (6 films together), and Anil Kapoor & Akshaye Khanna (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Taal' refers to the rhythmic cycle in Indian classical music, which is a key theme in the story.
- Aishwarya Rai performed a special dance on a giant drum for the song 'Nahin Saamne', which required precise choreography.
- The film was shot in scenic locations across Canada, including Banff and Lake Louise, which added to its visual appeal.
- Composer A.R. Rahman won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his work on the film's soundtrack.
- Actor Anil Kapoor's character was initially offered to another actor, but he joined after reading the script.
- The movie was a major commercial success and was also screened at the International Film Festival of India.
- Subhash Ghai made a cameo appearance in the film as a wedding guest in the song 'Ishq Bina'.