A controversy has erupted ahead of the release of the upcoming film “The Taj Story”, starring Paresh Rawal. Rajneesh Singh, a BJP leader and spokesperson from Ayodhya, has approached the Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), demanding a ban on the film.
Singh claims that the movie’s storyline appears to be inspired by a petition he filed in the Allahabad High Court, which sought to “uncover the truth” about the Taj Mahal’s history.
Back in May 2022, Singh had filed a petition to the Allahabad High Court's requesting the opening of 22 sealed rooms inside the Taj Mahal, asserting that the Mughal-era monument was originally an ancient Hindu temple. He had also urged the formation of a committee under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to investigate the matter and provide clarity on the structure’s origins. However, the High Court had dismissed his plea.
The Taj Story is written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel. Starring Paresh Rawal, the film is a courtroom drama that focuses on the historical origins of the Taj Mahal.
In the film, Rawal plays the role of Vishnu Das, a tour guide of Taj Mahal who grows obsessed with the monument's history and sets out to seek answers for which he files a legal lawsuit. His search leads him to believe that Taj Mahal might be a temple upon which the tomb was built.
