This Paresh Rawal starrer takes on a monumental topic, but forgets to keep you engaged

Actor Paresh Rawal plays an Agra tour guide in The Taj Story, and at one point, he answers the question already on every viewer's mind: why are we suddenly revisiting the Taj Mahal’s history? Why now? He calls it a “desh ka mudda” apparently not raised often enough.

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But instead of clarity, this only leaves us more puzzled.

The Taj Story found itself in controversy even before its release. Some dismissed it as propaganda; others accused it of distorting facts. The film itself, though, is far less explosive than it imagines. Its premise is promising: a tour guide's life is turned upside down after a viral video of him questioning the Taj Mahal’s origins leads to his dismissal. Determined to fight back, he decides to challenge the official version of history in court.