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Anil Kapoor: Did ‘Ramta Jogi’ with no rehearsals at all

By IANS | Updated: August 13, 2024 14:40 IST

Mumbai, Aug 13 Veteran actor Anil Kapoor shared an anecdote from the film “Taal”, which clocked 25 years ...

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Mumbai, Aug 13 Veteran actor Anil Kapoor shared an anecdote from the film “Taal”, which clocked 25 years in Hindi cinema in 1999. He shared that he performed on the song “Ramta Jogi” with no rehearsals at all.

Anil on Tuesday took to Instagram, where she shared a handful of stills from the making of the song, which is sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Alka Yagnik.

He wrote: “25 years ago, I had the privilege of being a part of a cinematic masterpiece that still resonates with audiences today - 'Taal’. My portrayal of Vikrant Kapoor was an unforgettable moment in my career, and I'm forever grateful to Subhash Ghai for believing in me.”

The actor said that “Ramta Jogi” is one of his favourite songs from the film.

He added: “But what makes it truly special is the incredible story behind it - Farah Khan was originally supposed to choreograph the song, but she opted out at the last minute! Saroj Khan, the legendary choreographer, stepped in just a night before the shoot at Filmistan.”

“And I, being the enthusiastic actor I am, did the song with no rehearsals at all! Working alongside the phenomenal dancer, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, was a thrill in itself!”

The actor called it a humbling experience.

“And to top it all off, 'Taal' swept all the major awards for me as the best supporting actor that year, including Filmfare, Zee, IIFA, and Screen Awards! It was a truly humbling experience. Here's to many more years of music, dance, and drama! #25YearsOfTaal.”

“Taal” is directed by Subhash Ghai. It also stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Akshaye Khanna, Amrish Puri and Alok Nath. The film premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Talking about Anil Kapoor, he was seen in “Savi”. It also stars Divya Khossla and Harshvardhan Rane. The film is a remake of the 2008 French film “Anything for Her”. It is inspired by the tale of Savitri and Satyavan and tells the story of a simple housewife who attempts to jailbreak her husband from a high-security prison in England.

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