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Subhash Ghai Reveals Shocking Taal Casting Secret
29 Aug
Summary
- Ghai initially rejected Aishwarya Rai for Taal.
- Saroj Khan recommended Aishwarya after seeing her potential.
- Aishwarya's role in Mani Ratnam's Iruvar changed Ghai's mind.
Subhash Ghai, the director of the acclaimed 1999 film Taal, disclosed that Aishwarya Rai was not his initial choice for the role of Mansi. Ghai confessed that he initially dismissed Rai, who had won the Miss World title five years prior, believing she was more aligned with the "cosmetic world."
It was renowned choreographer Saroj Khan who advocated for Rai, having worked with her on the film's music. Ghai's doubts about Rai's acting and dancing prowess persisted until he viewed her performance in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar. This pivotal viewing convinced Ghai that Rai possessed the depth required for Mansi, a character who would transform into a diva.
Ghai praised Rai's complete surrender to his artistic direction for Taal, drawing a parallel to veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan's similar commitment to a director's vision.
