**‘Taj Story’ Doesn’t Deal with Religion: Paresh Rawal Responds to Controversy**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | September 30, 2025, 04:16 PM*
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has issued a clarification regarding his upcoming film, *The Taj Story*, following controversy sparked by the film’s poster on social media.
The poster, which features Rawal holding the dome of the Taj Mahal containing a Shiva idol inside, ignited a wave of debates and criticism online. Many users expressed surprise and disappointment, with comments such as, “Can’t believe he’s the same man who once made OMG!! Well, that’s where we are living at right now,” and, “Didn’t expect this from you.”
Responding to the backlash, Paresh Rawal took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the concerns. He stated, “The movie does not deal with any religious matters, nor does it claim that a Shiv temple resides within the Taj Mahal.”
### About the Film
*The Taj Story*, written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, is described as a hard-hitting drama. Its impactful tagline reads: “Even after 79 years of Independence, are we still slaves of intellectual terrorism?”
The film features an ensemble cast including Amruta Khanvilkar, Zakir Hussain, Sneha Wagh, and Namit Das. It is scheduled for theatrical release on October 31, 2025.
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Stay tuned for more updates on *The Taj Story* as the release date approaches.
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