Overview

• Kapoor shared a nostalgic Instagram collage and note to commemorate the film’s 25th anniversary.
• He recounted that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan nearly left just before filming, until he and director Satish Kaushik visited her and she agreed to continue.
• Kapoor said he recommended Rai for the role during Taal, noting that initial doubts eased after Kaushik saw her perform.
• He used the tribute to express affection and gratitude for the late Kaushik.
• Coverage reiterates that the 2000 release, directed by Kaushik and produced by Boney Kapoor, remade Telugu film Pelli Chesukundam, tackled sensitive themes, and ranked among the year’s top earners.