Paresh Rawal Finally Breaks Silence On The Taj Story Controversy
Updated on: 31 October, 2025 12:51 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Paresh Rawal opens on The Taj Story controversy
Bollywood making movies around religious sentiments and sensitive topics has become a way to make their message reach the masses. Paresh Rawal`s The Taj Story became the victim of controversy after a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in Delhi High Court.
As per ANI, a PIL was filed by Shakeel Abbas through advocate Shakil Sheikh; it sought a review of the film`s certification. It also urged the authorities to ensure appropriate display of disclaimers.
Now, Paresh has finally opened up about the controversy and how it has instigated both the right- and the left-wing supporters.
Paresh Rawal on The Taj Story controversy
Speaking to NDTV, the veteran actor said, "Tushar (the director) came with amazing research. There is nothing hanky-panky in it."
"His sources were clearly mentioned, and I even checked with friends who confirmed the facts. From the very beginning, we made sure there would be no Hindu-Muslim jingoism in this film," he added.
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Citing an example from the film, Rawal shared, "There`s even a dialogue in the film where a character says, `Brother, it`s you journalists who make everything about Hindu and Muslim. There`s no Hindu-Muslim conflict here. This is about shared history.`"
He further mentioned another scene from the film that gives out a message of peace and reflection, adding, "When someone says, `What should we do with this?` Another replies, `Break it.` Then a character says, `No, brother, we`re not the ones who destroy. Not even a scratch should come to it. Some problems must be accepted. Sometimes, acceptance itself is a big thing.`"
Paresh Rawal`s comments on PIL
The Hera Pheri star cleared the speculation and said that the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was not filed to stop the release of The Taj Story.
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Sharing the real reason, he revealed, "They just wanted the judiciary to watch it once. But the film already has a CBFC certificate. Even the judiciary understand all this; they`re not foolish. We never intended to create any Hindu-Muslim controversy. Is it likely that someone would invest such a significant amount of money with the intention of causing communal unrest? You can cause a riot for far less!"
The Taj Story controversy erupted after the film`s poster showing a Shiv Ling emerging from the Taj Mahal, featuring the veteran actor.
The makers later issued a clarification saying, "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 opinion. Thank you, Swarnim Global Services Pvt. Ltd."
Helmed by Tushar Amrish Goel, The Taj Story releases on October 31 in cinemas near you.
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