Subhash Ghai has opened up about casting Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna in Taal, revealing how Vinod Khanna recommended his son and why he wanted Aishwarya to shed her glamorous beauty queen image. Ghai recalled telling her, “I need to destroy your image”

Anu Malik expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hema Malini, recalling their collaborations in Maarg, Aawargi, and Ek Chadar Maili Si. He praised her grace and immense contribution to Indian cinema, saying the memories of working together will always remain close to his heart