The TAJ Story Trailer review: Paresh Rawal's controversial movie shakes the Internet with 'Aunty National placard'

The TAJ Story Twitter review: Paresh Rawal starrer courtroom drama will make its theatrical debut on October 31, Friday, on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary which is celebrated as National Unity Day. This day coincides with Halloween celebrations.

Centred on one of the most iconic monuments in history, the film previewed for chairman of the Vedanta Group Anil Agarwal. Besides this, it was screened at the House of Commons in London in April 2025. Featuring 70-year-old 'Heri Pheri' star, it received Best Film title in International Category at Global Business Excellence Awards.

The TAJ Story Trailer review

A user wrote, “Nevertheless, I like your movies. I would love to see what is underneath it, and why the government dont want anyone to see!”

Another user replied, “In OMG he perished many statues now he is trying something new.”

A third comment read, "Every frame raises a question… every truth hits hard. This film isn’t just cinema, it’s a revelation."

A fourth user said, “It's straight fire—exposing how the Mughals hijacked our ancient glories, slapping their names on masterpieces our forefathers bled to build. This isn't some flick but raw and unfiltered. I'm counting down to theaters! (sic)”

A sixth user stated, “This movie will be BANG 🔥...Paresh Rawal as usual comes with a terrific character and Role.”

A seventh user pointed, “Its written 'Aunty National' in the placard.”

About The TAJ Story

Produced by CA Suresh Jha under the banner Swarnim Global Services Pvt Ltd, the Bollywood film is written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel. In addition to Paresh Rawal, the ensemble cast features Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Namit Das and Sneha Wagh in pivotal roles. Through this movie, veteran actor Paresh Rawal waged a war against “slavery of intellectual terrorism.”

Challenging conventional historical narratives, the film explores the controversial questions surrounding the construction of one of the world's most iconic monuments the Taj Mahal. The makers dropped its trailer on October 16 with the caption, “Behind the marble walls lies a story history forgot to tell… A tale of mystery, controversy, and secrets.”

Watch The TAJ Story trailer here:

Controversy around The Taj Story

Embroiled in controversy, The Taj Story sparked a row after the filmmakers released a poster on September 29 depicting Paresh Rawal removing the dome of the Taj Mahal and a statue of Lord Shiva emerging from it. The caption to the poster stated, “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.”

This trailer drew backlash and sparked controversy prompting the filmmakers to issue a statement clarifying that the movie does not "deal with any religious matters".

“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,” the statement reads.