The Taj Story poster creates huge controversy

Paresh Rawal is coming to entertain movie lovers with his film The Taj  Story directed by Tushar Amrish Goel and is produced by CA.Suresh Jha.

The makers released the poster and it resulted in a huge controversy. The poster caption reads, "What if everything you've been taught is a lie? The truth isn't just hidden; it's being judged. Unveil the facts with #TheTajStory on 31st October in cinemas near you," read the caption.

The motion poster which depicted a Lord Shiva idol emerging from the dome of the Taj Mahal. Many started accusing the makers of trying to come up with propaganda film.

The makers came up with the following clarification.

Paresh Rawal took to X to address the ongoing trolling.

The post 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."

Here is how the netizens reacted.

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 added, "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."

One Internet 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."