The Taj Story: Actor Paresh Rawal’s upcoming film The Taj Story has found itself in the middle of a controversy after the makers unveiled its poster earlier this week. The artwork, which shows Rawal lifting the dome of the Taj Mahal to reveal a statue of Lord Shiva, sparked sharp reactions on social media.Presented by Swarnim Global Service Pvt Ltd, the film is directed by Tushar Amrish Goel and produced by CA Suresh Jha. The poster, released on Monday, carried the tagline: “What if everything you’ve been taught is a lie? The truth isn’t just hidden; it’s being judged. Unveil the facts with #TheTajStory on 31st October in cinemas near you.”Soon after the release, the filmmakers issued a statement clarifying the intent of the film. Posting through his official X handle, Rawal shared a disclaimer that read: “The makers of the film ‘The Taj Story’ clarify that the movie does not deal with any religious matters, nor does it claim that a Shiv temple resides within the Taj Mahal. It focuses solely on historical facts. We would kindly request you to watch the film and form your own opinion. Thank you, Swarnim Global Services Pvt. Ltd.” The clarification followed mounting criticism over the poster’s imagery.The teaser of The Taj Story, released in August, features Rawal in a powerful courtroom scene, where his character raises questions about the erasure of a community’s intellectual heritage. Positioned as a hard-hitting social drama, the film attempts to address the provocative question: “Even after 79 years of Independence, are we still slaves of intellectual terrorism?”The Taj Story: About the filmThe film is written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, with Vikas Radhesham serving as creative producer. Music has been composed by Rohit Sharma. The Taj Story is scheduled to release in theatres on October 31, 2025.
The Taj Story: Paresh Rawal’s film poster triggers row, statement released
