A film claiming the Taj Mahal was a Hindu temple sparks legal challenge over historical distortion and communal tension.

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking to block the October 31, 2025, release of The Taj Story, alleging it distorts history by promoting the false claim that the Taj Mahal was once a Hindu temple. Petitioner Shakeel Abbas argues the film’s poster—showing the monument’s dome revealing Lord Shiva—could inflame communal tensions and urges the CBFC to withhold certification or require disclaimers. BJP leader Rajneesh Singh also called for a ban, saying the film misuses his 2022 petition dismissed by the Allahabad High Court, risking confusion and unrest. Directed by Tushar Amrish Goel and starring Paresh Rawal, the courtroom drama remains under review.