Audiences hail Paresh Rawal as ‘clean, factual and thought-provoking’
Cast: Paresh Rawal, Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sneha Wagh…
Director: Tushar Amrish Goel
The Taj Story, which hit the theatres today, has received an encouraging response from audiences who have lauded the film for its balanced storytelling, strong performances, and factual approach.
Contrary to earlier apprehensions surrounding its content, viewers have unanimously stated that there is nothing controversial in the film. Many cinegoers came out appreciating the way the story has been told and called it a thought-provoking and educational experience. Lauding the movie, one moviegoer told IANS, “I liked The Taj Story a lot. It is very factual and the best part is that there is nothing controversial in it.
It’s presented in a very healthy way. Paresh Rawal was very good. Overall, it gives you perspective and makes you think. It’s just a point of view, not propaganda.”
Another audience member echoed the same sentiment, adding, “The Taj Story is a very good, clean, and well-made film. It’s based on facts, evidences, documentary proofs. There is nothing controversial about it. I recommend everyone to watch it because the Taj Mahal is the seventh wonder of the world — it’s important to know its truth which has been hidden for years. Paresh Rawal’s acting was exceptional.”
Viewers also praised the direction and screenplay, calling the film gripping and informative. “The film is very good, very different, and hard-hitting. It’s beautifully presented and keeps you engaged throughout. Historically, it shows how unaware we’ve been. Acting-wise, dialogue-wise, and script-wise, it’s excellent. Paresh Rawal is amazing in his role, and Namit Das and Zakir Hussain—all performed brilliantly. The young director has done a fantastic job,” said another viewer.
Another audience member shared, “We loved the film. The arguments and facts presented are very strong. It brings our history to the forefront.
The end could have been better, but overall, it’s a good film, and people should watch it to know the facts.”
With glowing reviews from the public and praise for Paresh Rawal’s stellar performance, The Taj Story appears to have struck the right chord with audiences.
Written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, “The Taj Story” features Paresh Rawal, Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sneha Wagh, and Namit Das.
Paresh Rawal reveals why he said ‘Yes’ to The Taj Story
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has revealed what drew him to his recently released film The Taj Story.
The Taj Story presents an alternate viewpoint to history, and aims to challenge the popular narrative of Taj Mahal being the symbol of love. The film paints the historical monument as a Hindu architecture, and at the centre of it, is Paresh Rawal’s character of Vishnu Das.
The actor spoke with IANS during the promotional run of the film, and said that the film being backed by “detailed research” was the prime reason for him to give his nod to the project.
He told IANS, “There was a lot of detailed research in this film. There was no hanky-panky thing. There was no lie. The way our old historians have presented the twisted history, there was an effort to improve it. If you teach history well, it will be beneficial to the coming generation”. He further mentioned, “It will be beneficial to the psyche of the country. All these things were there, so I thought I should do this film. Because I was so sure that the research done in this film is authentic and proper. That’s why I walked into it”. In the film, Paresh Rawal essays the role of Vishnu Das, a tour-guide at the Taj Mahal who becomes obsessed with uncovering its “real” story. (IANS)
