Aishwarya Rai's 'Taal' Broke Records, Became Global Hit Despite Conventional Story

• Subhash Ghai's 1999 film 'Taal' became the first Indian film to enter Variety’s Top 20 global box-office list.
• The film, starring Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, and Aishwarya Rai, was a major commercial success, earning Rs 51.16 crore worldwide against a budget of Rs 11.50 crore.
• Despite a conventional storyline, 'Taal's' music, composed by AR Rahman with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, was its strongest asset and dominated charts.
• The film received numerous awards primarily in music categories, including Best Music Director for AR Rahman and Best Lyricist for Anand Bakshi at Screen and Filmfare Awards.
• Akshaye Khanna praised 'Taal' as AR Rahman's finest work and a landmark musical collaboration with Subhash Ghai.

Why It Matters: 'Taal' achieved global success and critical acclaim for its music, cementing its status as a classic.