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The Taj Story Poster Controversy: The motion poster of Paresh Rawal’s upcoming movie The Taj Story has sparked controversy on social media. The veteran actor shared the poster on Monday through his official X account, but it quickly received heavy backlash from users online. The poster showed an idol of Lord Shiva emerging from the dome of the Taj Mahal. This immediately triggered strong reactions, with many accusing the filmmakers of reviving old claims that the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, stood on the site of a Hindu temple. The criticism was widespread, and many social media users labelled the film as another attempt to push controversial narratives. Following the outrage, Paresh Rawal deleted the original post and instead shared a disclaimer from the makers of the film.

Paresh Rawal took to X to share a statement which read, “Disclaimer. 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.” Paresh Rawal also addressed the criticism on his own, urging people not to jump to conclusions about the film before watching it.


Meanwhile, the backlash on social media was intense. One user wrote, “Is this a joke? Now the joker of Indian cinema is releasing a trailer showing God Shiva emerging from the Taj Mahal. A country that claims to be the fourth-largest economy is so indulged in propaganda and fantasy that even propaganda would feel ashamed. #TheTajStory.” Another person said, “I’m deeply concerned about the current direction our country is taking. It’s disheartening to see efforts to create division between Hindus and Muslims for the sake of vote bank politics. This isn’t progress – it’s a step backwards. #TheTajStory.” A third user commented, “Another propaganda movie built on a conspiracy theory that’s been debunked countless times. Why can’t Sanghis accept real history? Bitter or sweet, history is history.”

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About The Taj Story

The film is written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel and is described as a hard-hitting social drama. Its teaser, released in August, showed Paresh Rawal debating about the intellectual erasure of a community, hinting at the deeper themes of the film. The Taj Story is set to release in cinemas on 31st October 2025.