Paresh Rawal reacted to the controversy surrounding the release of 'The Taj Story', saying, '22,000 people's hands were chopped off.'

Posted on 30th Oct 2025 by rohit kumar

Paresh Rawal is in the news these days. The reason is his upcoming film, "The Taj Story," which is facing controversy surrounding its release. The actor has expressed his opinion on the film, stating that it is bringing many untold stories to the public. Let's find out how the actor responded.

 

 

"The truth has come out."

Actor Paresh Rawal spoke to ANI. He said, "This film is about the architecture and subsequent transformation of the Taj, which was built on loan from someone who borrowed someone else's palace. The time it took, some assumptions, and some misconceptions that led to the amputation of the hands of approximately 22,000 people have all come to light. The truth has come out."

 

 

What did the actor say about the controversy?

The actor further responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding the film. He said, "It causes immense damage to the social fabric, the mindset of people, and to a country like India, where fragile situations often occur." He further added, "There are some topics that create controversy. This is a historical event and has been mentioned in many books, starting from the 16th century. When the Taj Mahal was being built, someone traveled there and wrote his account. Over time, the meaning of things changes. We are bringing a healthy debate to the audience."

 

 

About the Film

The film will be released in theaters on October 31. Written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goyal, the film is produced by Suresh Jha. In addition to Paresh Rawal, it stars Zakir Hussain, Amrita Khanvilkar, Namit Das, and Sneha Wagh.

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