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Taal

  • 1999
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
6.3K
YOUR RATING
Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Taal (1999)
Businessman Manav falls for aspiring singer Mansi, but their romance faces an uphill climb when Manav must depart and Mansi's suave manager moves in.
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Businessman Manav falls for aspiring singer Mansi, but their romance faces an uphill climb when Manav must depart and Mansi's suave manager moves in.Businessman Manav falls for aspiring singer Mansi, but their romance faces an uphill climb when Manav must depart and Mansi's suave manager moves in.Businessman Manav falls for aspiring singer Mansi, but their romance faces an uphill climb when Manav must depart and Mansi's suave manager moves in.

  • Director
    • Subhash Ghai
  • Writers
    • H. Banerjee
    • Sachin Bhowmick
    • Subhash Ghai
  • Stars
    • Akshaye Khanna
    • Anil Kapoor
    • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    6.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Writers
      • H. Banerjee
      • Sachin Bhowmick
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Stars
      • Akshaye Khanna
      • Anil Kapoor
      • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    • 41User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 22 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Top cast42

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    Akshaye Khanna
    Akshaye Khanna
    • Manav Mehta
    Anil Kapoor
    Anil Kapoor
    • Vikrant Kapoor
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    • Mansi
    • (as Aishwarya Rai)
    Alok Nath
    Alok Nath
    • Tarashankar Manhuja
    Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri
    • Jagmohan Mehta
    Sushma Seth
    Sushma Seth
    • Nani
    Mita Vashisht
    Mita Vashisht
    • Prabha Manhuja
    • (as Mita Vashist)
    Saurabh Shukla
    Saurabh Shukla
    • Banerjee
    • (as Saurab Shukla)
    Jividha Sharma
    Jividha Sharma
    • Ilavati Manhuja
    Tanya Mukherjee
    • Shanno
    Supriya Karnik
    Supriya Karnik
    • Shakuntala Deepmohan Mehta
    Prithvi Zutshi
    Prithvi Zutshi
    • Deepmohan Mehta
    Manoj Pahwa
    Manoj Pahwa
    • Santram
    Rajesh Khera
    Rajesh Khera
    • Brijmohan Mehta
    Mithilesh Chaturvedi
    Mithilesh Chaturvedi
    • Rambhajan
    Puneet Vashisht
    Puneet Vashisht
    • Shaukat
    Akash Karnataki
    • Siddu
    • (as Akash Karnatki)
    Vinod Raut
    • ACP Karen Singh
    • Director
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Writers
      • H. Banerjee
      • Sachin Bhowmick
      • Subhash Ghai
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews41

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    rg-22

    a terrible, terrible movie

    What the heck is a digital floppy camera - and where did they get one with as high a resolution as in the movie? One of the many mysteries of life.

    Taal is an average movie. With slightly above average music in the generic mould of A R Rahman.

    Subhash Ghai's extensive use of Coke jars throughout the movie, and the hotchpotch of scenes and plotlines stolen from other Hindi movies makes for jarring viewing.

    Some very strange things go on in the movie, starting with the casting. Aishwarya Rai, while made of plastic, is beautiful, but rustic she is not. 'Dehati' women (and my knowledge of them may be flawed) seldom sport plucked eyebrows, immaculately waxed legs and shaved armpits. Though of course the alternative would mean audiences would have little to whistle at, so perhaps it is best to let that pass.

    Akshaye Khanna's acting seems to consist of making weird faces - an absolute ham, if there ever was one. I'm saddened to see a person of Alok Nath's acting talent reduced to roles such as this. One can expect little else from Amrish Puri, who plays his stock-in-trade with all the same expressions that we have come to live from other brainless flicks. 'Mogambo' all over again.

    The movie itself boasts of pathetic lyrics (where do they get the inspiration for this tripe?). Subhash Ghai's guest appearance jars more than an ST bus on the road to Pune.

    The only saving grace is Anil Kapoor's acting. Akshaye Kumar would do well to take lessons from him - just the right amount of hamming for the most part (although the sentimental drivel being pushed across as acting by the others seems to affect him too in the end).

    To summarize: this movie should never have been made. Take a few scenes from Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Dilwale Dulhaniya and Bombay and paste them together instead. Not that the result would be any better.

    Also, the concept of using the Coke bottle for indirect kisses is lifted from Salman Rushdie's book, 'The Moor's Last Sigh.'

    The problem is, audiences in India have become so used to worse films that rotten pig-kidneys like this movie become hits and the standards stay low all the time.
    Macca-13

    Never a dull moment

    My first introduction to a Hindi movie in the cinema and it certainly won't be my last. This film is lush in its use of colour, music, location and good acting. The cinematography is breathtaking in many areas not least being a wonderful tracking/crane shot over treetops apparently made without the use of a helicopter(the leaves are perfectly still). The story is predictable but welcome and the musical segments hold your attention like a vice. The use of Dolby surround is perfect and the actors make leaving your seat impossible. Even if you don't speak Hindi (as I don't) this movie is well worth the price of admission.
    7akshayashiv

    Musical treat

    One of the better films i have seen.And definitely one of the better by Subaash Ghai.Though having seen Saudagar and Pardes surely Ghai has a lot of better efforts .Truly not as good as Pardes.Story is same old and the screenplay is utterly predictable.Story is just the typical old triangle boy meets girl falls in love and sons dump of girl falls in love with another guy and guy 1 returns.Climax brings every thing.The movie is not that excellent but still a well made movie

    This movie is enjoyable mainly because of the songs.Songs are excellent.The best songs are Kahin Aag Laage and Ramta Jogi.And the performances are excellent.Aishwarya shines in the role of Mansi and is so easy on the eyes in the emotional and dramatic scenes unlike ones like Sushmitha.Who also happens to be a fine actress.Her dancing is amazing.Akshaye was also good.Though this is the only performance that i liked of his.Anil Kapoor superbly stands out and gives a knock out performance.Overall a simple and yet a very entertaining film
    7sena-810-940796

    Musical marvel. Boring movie.

    It's an okay Bollywood flick. Cliché story line. What sets it apart from other is the music. After almost 18 years it still one of the master class of a musical that Bollywood ever produced. A R Rahman was at his best. The lyric and sound engineering was almost unparalleled to other Hindi movies.
    9RajnishDahiya

    A musical treaty to Hindi Speakers.

    I just watched the movie, after 11 years of its release; got totally involved in the movie. It was stunning, especially considering the fact that I already knew the story. Although any bollywood fan can predict the story, but interesting part is its execution, its flow. One thing that may disappoint you is one of the metaphor used for love(sharing cold drink). I am not a great fan of love at first sight, but in this case simplicity of characters and naturalism of dialogues/thoughts will force you to digest that. Apart from being wonderfully musical it seems to me the most romantic movie of the decade, rich in family values, close to reality in many aspects. I would say it is must watch for any romantic musical person. I am gonna buy the DVD as soon as my pocket allows me.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was the first Hindi motion picture to appear in the Top 20 Box Office Charts in the USA.
    • Goofs
      Mansi leaves Vikram and runs to Manav. While running she holds her long flowing skirt in hand. It should be remembered that a little while ago Mansi's hands were bleeding when she cracked a glass with her bare hands. However when she held her skirt there were no blood stains were left on it.
    • Quotes

      Vikrant Kapoor: To become rich it is important to have greed.

    • Connections
      Featured in 45th Filmfare Awards (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Taal Se Taal Mila
      Written by Anand Bakshi

      Composed by A.R. Rahman

      Performed by Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik and Chorus

      Courtesy of Tips Cassettes & Records Co.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1999 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • subhashghai.com Cast, credits, synopsis (in English) (India)
      • Vidio (Indonesia)
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Ритмы любви
    • Filming locations
      • CN Tower - 301 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Mukta Arts
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,020,532
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $591,289
      • Aug 15, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,020,532
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 59m(179 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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