The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal, has found itself in legal soup ever since the first glimpse was released. After the trailer was out, a PIL was filed claiming it attempts to spread fabricated narratives. However, the Delhi HC quashed the claims and even refused an urgent hearing on the matter. Now, the hearing is all set to take place today after Paresh Rawal also reacts to the matter.
About PIL against The Taj Story
The PIL contended that the film “spreads fabricated and misleading narratives” about the origins of the Taj Mahal and “seeks to promote divisive and politically motivated interpretations of history.” It further alleges that the filmmakers, including C.A. Suresh Jha, Tushar Amrish Goel, and Saurabh M. Pandey, have a record of producing “controversial and divisive films.”
Earlier on Wednesday, the Delhi High Court declined an urgent hearing on the matter. However, following a fresh mention made before the Chief Justice Upadhyaya in the post-lunch session, the matter has now been listed for hearing on Thursday (October 30).
According to the petitioner, The Taj Story presents speculative claims inspired by debunked theories and depicts the Taj Mahal’s dome revealing a figure of Lord Shiva — visuals that have already generated widespread public debate and criticism.
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The plea seeks directions to the CBFC to re-examine the film’s certification, ensure the inclusion of a prominent disclaimer clarifying that the work is fictional, and take necessary steps to prevent any potential disturbance to public order.
Addressing the controversies around his film, Rawal explained how it causes a significant loss to the “social fabric, people`s psyche, and a country like India, which often witnesses delicate situations.”
“The film is about the architecture, and then the Taj`s transformation, which was borrowed from someone who borrowed someone else`s palace. The time it took, some notions, and a few misunderstandings that the hands of around 22,000 people were cut off – all of these have been revealed. The truth has been revealed,” Paresh Rawal told ANI.
About The Taj Story
The Taj Story promises excellent performances and a plot that digs into lesser-known events surrounding the Taj Mahal. The film’s ensemble cast, lead by Paresh Rawal, includes Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sneha Wagh, Namit Das, Veena Jha, Latika Verma, Swarnim, and Sarvagaya. It is produced by Swarnim Global Services Pvt Ltd and backed by Zee Music Company, is slated for nationwide release on October 31, 2025.
