Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Paresh Rawal Addresses Backlash over 'The Taj Story' Poster
A poster for the film 'The Taj Story' showed an image which caused controversy.
The poster shows the Taj Mahal with a statue of Lord Shiva, which caused some to call it 'propaganda'.
The actor Paresh Rawal clarified that the film doesn't deal with any religious matters.
The movie is set for release on October 31, 2025.
The film is written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel.
Paresh Rawal unveiled a poster for 'The Taj Story,' sparking controversy.
The poster depicted Lord Shiva emerging from the Taj Mahal dome.
Social media users criticized the poster, labeling it as 'propaganda.'
Paresh Rawal clarified the film avoids religious themes.
The film is scheduled for release on October 31, 2025.
- Who
- Paresh Rawal and filmmakers of 'The Taj Story'
- What
- Addressed controversy over a movie poster depicting the Taj Mahal.
- When
- September 29
- Where
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Why
- To clarify the film's focus and address criticism.
Critics
Filmmakers
Poster's Implication
Critics
The poster suggests a distorted historical narrative, potentially religious.
Filmmakers
The poster is only for promotion.
Film's Narrative
Critics
Some view the film as propaganda.
Filmmakers
The film focuses on historical facts and doesn't include religion.
- Movie Title
- The Taj Story
- Director
- Tushar Amrish Goel
- Producer
- CA Suresh Jha
- Release Date
- October 31, 2025
- Lead Actor
- Paresh Rawal
- Cast
- Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sneha Wagh, Namit Das
Sources
Paresh Rawal Issues Statement After Controversy Over The Taj Story's New Poster: Movie Doesn't Claim Shiv Temple...
After Paresh Rawal's Taj Story Poster Sparks Controversy, Makers Say Film Doesn't Claim A Shiv Temple Exists Within Taj Mahal
Amidst controversy over the poster of his film The Taj Story, Paresh Rawal issues clarification: ‘It focuses solely on historical facts’
Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story' Poster Sparks Controversy, Makers Issue Clarification
Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story' poster sparks controversy