Anil Kapoor reflects on Taal's 'Ramta Jogi' shoot with no rehearsals

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently took to Instagram to share a nostalgic memory from the film Taal, which marked its 25th anniversary in 1999. Kapoor reminisced about performing the song Ramta Jogi without any prior rehearsals, a fact he revealed alongside several behind-the-scenes stills from the song’s making.

Kapoor expressed his gratitude for his role in Taal, saying, “25 years ago, I had the privilege of being part of a cinematic masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences today. My portrayal of Vikrant Kapoor was a memorable highlight in my career, and I’m forever thankful to Subhash Ghai for his faith in me.”

The actor highlighted Ramta Jogi as one of his favourite tracks from the film and shared an interesting behind-the-scenes story. “The song’s choreography was originally meant to be handled by Farah Khan, but she had to bow out at the last minute. Saroj Khan, the legendary choreographer, stepped in just a night before the shoot at Filmistan,” he revealed.

Kapoor added, “In my enthusiasm, I performed the song with no rehearsals! Working with the exceptional dancer Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a thrilling experience.” He described the entire experience as deeply humbling.

He also noted that Taal earned him numerous awards that year. Kapoor concluded his post with a celebratory note: “Here’s to many more years of music, dance, and drama! #25YearsOfTaal.”

Directed by Subhash Ghai, Taal also features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Akshaye Khanna, Amrish Puri, and Alok Nath. The film premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival.

On a different note, Anil Kapoor was recently seen in Savi, a remake of the 2008 French film Anything for Her. The film, which also stars Divya Khosla and Harshvardhan Rane, draws inspiration from the tale of Savitri and Satyavan and tells the gripping story of a housewife who undertakes a daring escape plan to free her husband from a high-security prison in England.