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
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.