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Subhash Ghai reveals risking Aishwarya Rai’s image for Taal
Twenty-seven years after Taal's release, director Subhash Ghai has revealed that he deliberately set out to destroy Aishwarya Rai's polished 'cosmetic queen' image to prove she could be a serious actress. Speaking…
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Twenty-seven years after Taal's release, director Subhash Ghai has revealed that he deliberately set out to destroy Aishwarya Rai's polished 'cosmetic queen' image to prove she could be a serious actress. Speaking to NDTV, Ghai said he told Rai he would damage her established persona and rebuild it for the film's earthy character. The gamble extended to signing AR Rahman for the music, which became a hit. Rai, then fresh from her Miss World win, agreed to the risky plan.
The Indian Opinion
Ghai's revelation may sound harsh, but it reflects Bollywood's long-standing practice of reshaping star images for roles. Critics may call it manipulative, yet such reinventions often produce iconic performances. The real question is whether today's risk-averse industry still allows directors to take such calculated gambles on talent over box-office safety, or if star power now dictates every casting decision.
Source: ndtv.com
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