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New Delhi. Subhash Ghai's film 'rythm' (lake) is counted among the memorable musical films of Hindi cinema. In this film released in 1999, Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna and Anil Kapoor were seen in the lead roles. Along with the story and acting of the film, its songs also became very popular among the audience. AR Rahman's music is still one of the biggest highlights of 'Taal'.

On the occasion of completion of 27 years of the film, Subhash Ghai shared many stories to its production and casting of the actors. In an interview, he narrated such an incident about Aishwarya Rai, which caught everyone's attention.

Why did he say to Aishwarya – 'I will destroy your image'

Subhash Ghai told that the choreographer was instrumental in bringing Aishwarya Rai into the film. Saroj Khan Had an important role. At that time, Aishwarya had won the title of Miss World and had become a strong identity in the world of glamor and beauty.

Ghai was looking for an artiste who could fulfill the demands of the film's story as well as its dance sequences. He told that when he asked Saroj Khan about any other actress other than Madhuri Dixit, she suggested Aishwarya's name.

According to Ghai, he had clearly told Aishwarya that he wanted to change her current glamorous image in the film. He told Aishwarya, “I want to ruin your image.” The filmmaker said that it was necessary to show Aishwarya's character in 'Taal' as different from her actual glamorous image. For this reason, he had decided to keep her character without makeup in the initial part of the film.

Vinod Khanna had reached Ghai's house with his son Akshay.

Subhash Ghai also shared the story of Akshay Khanna's casting in the film. He told that at that time Akshay's film career was in its initial phase and 'Taal' was one of his second films.

According to Ghai, the actor Vinod Khanna He himself reached Akshay's house and recommended him to be cast in the film. After meeting Akshay, Ghai liked his personality. He said that he saw a kind of 'intensity' in Akshay, which was necessary for the character of the film.

'Taal' gave big recognition to all three artists

Released in 1999 'rythm' It was written, produced and directed by Subhash Ghai. The film featured Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles. Made as a musical romantic drama, the film received a good response from the audience in India as well as abroad and proved to be a huge commercial success.

The film especially played an important role in the careers of Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna. Anil Kapoor's acting and AR Rahman's music also kept 'Taal' memorable for a long time.