Updated On: 08 November, 2025 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Amarylisa Gonsalves
The Taj Story director Tushar Amrish Goel spoke too us about the idea behind making a film on a topic like that, and how it was ideated and took shape. The filmmaker also dismissed taking inspiration from PN Oak`s book Tejo Mahalaya

The Taj Story writer and director Tushar Amrish Goel
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Paresh Rawal`s The Taj Story created quite a stir when it was released. With objections against its release, calls for a ban and many even raised questions on the intent of the makers. Written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, the film boldly tackles a provocative and less-spoken about topic. It questions history while raising powerful points about the origin of Taj Mahal. Despite, the setbacks, the film received an overwhelming response from the audience.
We got a chance to have a chat with the man behind the film, the writer and director, Tushar Amrish Goel, and here`s what he had to share with mid-day.