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Subhash Ghai credits Akshaye Khanna for Taal’s integrity
Subhash Ghai has recalled why he cast Akshaye Khanna in Taal, ahead of the film’s 27th anniversary on August 13. In an old interview with ETimes, the filmmaker said Khanna brought intensity,…
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Subhash Ghai has recalled why he cast Akshaye Khanna in Taal, ahead of the film’s 27th anniversary on August 13. In an old interview with ETimes, the filmmaker said Khanna brought intensity, honesty and an understated presence to one of his most difficult roles. Ghai said he chose the character over the star images available at the time.
Ghai also praised Khanna for selecting few films and dealing directly with directors rather than relying on agents or branding. He credited Khanna, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, A.R. Rahman and lyricist Anand Bakshi for Taal’s lasting impact. The 1999 musical was directed by Ghai.
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The familiar story that only star power or marketing can sustain a Hindi film is too neat. Ghai’s account points instead to a fit between actor and role, though one filmmaker’s recollection cannot settle how Taal succeeded. Nor does rejecting branding make every selective actor artistically superior. A fair test is whether Khanna’s performance still carries the film when its music and anniversary publicity are stripped away.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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