The TAJ Story - Official Trailer Paresh Rawal | Zakir Hussain | Amruta K

The Taj Story is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language courtroom drama film that delves into the controversial and contested history surrounding the Taj Mahal.
Here is a description of the movie:
* Plot Focus: The film challenges the conventional historical narrative of the Taj Mahal and questions its origins, exploring the decades-long debate over whether it was originally a mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan or a Hindu temple (a theory often referred to as Tejo Mahalaya).
* Central Character: The story centers on Vishnu Das, a guide at the Taj Mahal, portrayed by actor Paresh Rawal. His personal quest for the "truth" about the monument evolves into a heated legal battle.
* Key Conflict: The narrative is structured as a courtroom drama, featuring tense exchanges between Vishnu Das and the defense (played by actors like Zakir Hussain). A striking point in the trailer shows Rawal's character demanding a DNA test of the monument to definitively determine if it is a temple or a mausoleum.
* Themes: The film aims to be a thought-provoking social drama that sparks conversation about historical interpretation, challenging long-held beliefs, and the conflict between faith and documented history. It raises provocative questions about the erasure of a community's intellectual heritage.
* Cast and Crew: It is written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel and features an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sneha Wagh, and Namit Das.
* Release Date: The film is scheduled to release in theaters on October 31, 2025.
The film has generated significant discussion and controversy due to its subject matter, with the makers releasing a disclaimer to 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."