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Paresh Rawal Defends 'The Taj Story' Amid Allegations of Communal Agenda
29 Oct
Summary
- Two PILs filed against Paresh Rawal's film 'The Taj Story' days before its 2025 release
- Rawal and co-star Zakir Hussain claim the film is based on extensive research, not communal agenda
- Film aims to promote understanding of shared history, not conflict between Hindus and Muslims
Just days before the nationwide release of Paresh Rawal's film 'The Taj Story' in October 2025, the project has landed in controversy. Two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) have been filed against the film, with a BJP leader from Ayodhya seeking a ban and another PIL demanding a review of the film's certification.
However, Rawal and co-star Zakir Hussain have now addressed the allegations, emphasizing that the film is based on extensive research and does not promote any communal agenda. Rawal stated that the director's sources were clearly mentioned, and the team ensured there would be no Hindu-Muslim "jingoism" in the film. Instead, the film consciously avoids polarizing themes and aims to present a reflective take on India's shared cultural heritage.
Hussain reiterated that the film is based on documented history, including accounts written by Shah Jahan himself. The filmmakers never intended to create controversy, Rawal clarified, as they would not invest so much money just to cause communal trouble. The Delhi High Court has also refused to grant an urgent hearing to the PIL, indicating the judiciary's understanding of the film's intent.
