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Taal 25th Anniversary Special Screening in Mumbai: Subhash Ghai, A.R. Rahman, Anil Kapoor to Attend


The well-made musical, Taal (1999), completed 25 years on August 13 this year. Starring Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Akshaye Khanna, the film is remembered for its great performances, grandeur, dramatic and romantic moments, and above all, a legendary soundtrack by A.R. Rahman. Realizing the strong recall value of the film and its music, the makers have decided to celebrate the landmark occasion in a grand manner. As per Bollywood Hungama has learned that a special screening of the film will be held in Mumbai to commemorate its 25th anniversary. Popular radio station, Radio Nasha, has taken the initiative to organize the screening on Friday, September 21, at a multiplex in Mumbai.

A source revealed, “Anil Kapoor, A.R. Rahman, Subhash Ghai, and Shiamak Davar have confirmed their presence. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Akshaye Khanna haven’t been confirmed yet. The other important members of the film will also be getting an invite.” The source continued, “As it happens with the screenings of Radio Nasha, the cast and crew members will be felicitated and will be encouraged to share their memories and trivia. Mr. Ghai is always happy to speak about his experience. Anil Kapoor, whose performance in the film was much loved, will surely add a dash of humor to the questions thrown at him. A.R. Rahman’s presence will take the event many notches higher.

Finally, Shaimak Davar, who became a household name with this film along with Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), will also go down memory lane.”In addition to the special screening, Taal will also see a re-release in cinemas across the country on Friday, September 21. An industry insider said, “Taal is a film which was made for the big screen. There’s a generation which wasn’t born or was too small when Taal was released. They’ll get a chance to watch the film, including its beautifully composed and stunning shot songs, in cinemas and it’ll surely make for a memorable experience.”Radio Nasha has held several such screenings of significant films in the past, including Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994) and Gupt (1994). These events have been well-received by the audience and have provided a nostalgic experience for the fans.

Source : Cinetalkers.com