AR Rahman, the legendary Oscar-winning composer, has captivated audiences across the globe with his mesmerizing music.(AR Rahman’s ‘Taal Se Taal’) Known affectionately as the ‘Mozart of Madras,’ Rahman has a fan base that spans continents. Recently, a heartwarming moment from the World Aquatics Doha 2024 has been making waves online, where the USA artistic swimming team performed to Rahman’s timeless track, ‘Taal Se Taal’.
The video, which quickly went viral, showcases a group of talented women swimmers displaying extraordinary underwater synchronization as the instrumental version of ‘Taal Se Taal’ fills the stadium. Originally sung by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan, the song was famously featured in the film starring Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna.
Shared on August 4, the clip has already racked up over a million views, with social media users celebrating it as a beautiful cultural crossover.(AR Rahman’s ‘Taal Se Taal’) One user commented, “Taal se taal is perfect for any cultural event… ARR truly represents the soul of Indian music.” Another expressed admiration for the swimmers, saying, “So happy to hear this song, but wow—how do they manage that? Balancing in the water like that is incredible!”