The Taj Story Review: Big Idea, Weak Execution

Paresh Rawal plays a tour guide from Agra in The Taj Story. In the film, he asks a question many viewers may also wonder: why is the Taj Mahal’s history being discussed again now? The movie tries to show it as a national issue, but instead of giving answers, it leaves you confused.

Story

Directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, the film faced controversy even before release. People argued it changed facts about the Taj Mahal. The story starts well — a guide loses his job after a video goes viral where he questions the Taj Mahal’s history. To fight back, he goes to court to prove his side of the story.

The first half is simple and predictable. The second half becomes a courtroom drama filled with old texts, historians, and debates. But the scenes feel slow and not very engaging. The courtroom arguments feel dramatic but don’t make a strong impact. Paresh Rawal tries to add sarcasm and humor, but it sometimes feels forced.

Verdict

The Taj Story has an interesting idea — to revisit the history of India’s most famous monument. But the film fails to keep viewers hooked. The dialogues are loud instead of smart, and the arguments are not convincing. It doesn’t spark much thought or discussion by the end.

The only strong part? The beautiful shots of the Taj Mahal, thanks to cinematographer Satyajit Hajarnis.