Paresh Rawal starrer The Taj Story trailer out

The trailer for one of the most controversial films of the year, The Taj Story, is out. It stars Paresh Rawal, who plays the lead role in the film. He steps into the shoes of a Taj Mahal guide, Vishnu Das, who questions the origin of the monument and demands a DNA test be done for authenticity.

For the unversed, The Taj Story has been the talk of the town, ever since the poster release, for it's highly controversial topic. In the trailer, Paresh Rawal also questions the 22 hidden rooms beneath the monument and what lies inside of it.

The trailer of The Taj



Story begins with Paresh Rawal, as a Hindu local guide, referring to the monument as his temple. He then questions whether the monument, which is believed to have been built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is a temple or a mausoleum. The matter is also taken to court where Rawal demands a DNA test on the monument to be sure of who built it. There are several tense moments that unfold between actor Zakir Hussain that reflects and questions preconceived notions and beliefs. "Behind the marble walls lies a story history forgot to tell… A tale of mystery, controversy, and secret," read the logline on YouTube.