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Paresh Rawal has publicly addressed the controversy stirred by the poster of his upcoming film **The Taj Story**, clarifying that the movie **does not deal with any religious matters** nor does it claim that a Shiv temple exists within the Taj Mahal. The controversy arose because the poster showed Rawal holding the dome of the Taj Mahal with a Shiva idol placed inside, provoking debate and accusations that the film endorses a disputed theory about the monument's origins. Rawal and the film's makers have urged audiences to watch the film before forming opinions, emphasizing that it focuses on historical facts rather than religious issues[2][4][5][6]. Rawal initially released the poster with the caption, "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," which added to the discussion. Following the backlash, the original post was deleted, and an official disclaimer from the production company, Swarnim Global Services Pvt. Ltd., was shared stating the film's intent to present historical facts and avoid religious controversy[2][5]. The Taj Story is described as a hard-hitting social drama focusing on intellectual freedom and challenges faced post-Independence, rather than religious conflict. The film features Paresh Rawal in a courtroom setting addressing themes like intellectual erasure[2]. Legal challenges and calls for bans have also been reported around the film, indicating the level of controversy and sensitivity surrounding its subject matter[3]. In summary, Paresh Rawal and the filmmakers maintain that **The Taj Story is a historical drama and does not seek to create Hindu-Muslim conflict or make religious claims about the Taj Mahal**[2][4][5].

Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/why-paresh-rawals-taj-story-is-a-rare-film-to-have-irked-both-the-right-and-the-left-9535890
2.https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/entertainment/news/paresh-rawal-reacts-after-%E2%80%98the-taj-story-stirs-up-controversy-clarifies-it-does-not-deal-with-any-religious-matters-299927
3.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/paresh-rawal-the-taj-story-lands-in-legal-trouble-ban-sought-details-inside-article-153068342
4.https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/paresh-rawal-issues-statement-amid-backlash-over-the-taj-story-poster-23596507
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amidst-controversy-over-the-poster-of-his-new-film-the-taj-story-paresh-rawal-issues-clarification-10280091/
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-taj-story-paresh-rawal-breaks-silence-amid-poster-controversy-says-the-movie-does-not-deal-with-any-religious-matters/articleshow/124237345.cms
7.https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/news/paresh-rawal-breaks-silence-on-the-taj-story-poster-row-clarifies-film-doesnt-claim-shiv-temple-inside-taj-mahal-10270535
8.https://www.dawn.com/news/1949721/in-the-taj-story-paresh-rawal-wants-you-to-believe-the-taj-mahal-is-a-symbol-of-atrocity-and-genocide
9.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/paresh-rawals-the-taj-story-poster-sparks-controversy-makers-issue-clarification-1907155


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