Paresh Rawal BREAKS silence on “propaganda” tag for The Taj Story: “I was ZAPPED by the research…I don’t like doing anything for the sake of sensationalism”

The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal, emerged as a surprise at the box office. The trade and industry didn’t expect much from the film, but it opened better than expected at Rs. 90 lakhs. It jumped to Rs. 2 crores on Saturday and again to Rs. 3 crores on Sunday. Its weekday hold was strong and the second weekend earnings were also fair. It is expected to collect around Rs. 20 crores in its lifetime, which was previously unthinkable. While the film was appreciated for its subject and performances, many called it right-wing propaganda. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Paresh Rawal broke the silence on this criticism.

Paresh Rawal dismissed the aforementioned label and stated, “When this script came to me, I was zapped by the research. It was very meticulous. The writer even provided me with all the primary resources…I don’t like doing anything for the sake of sensationalism.”

Not just Paresh Rawal but his talented son, Aditya Rawal, also jointly spoke to Mumbai Mirror, which is a rare instance. During the Prithvi Theatre Festival, held recently, Paresh Rawal attended the premiere of The Queen, directed by Aditya. The former was so entertained by the play that he saw it again.

Paresh said, “It was a thrilling experience. I’d seen the play when it was first staged in America [Theatre for the New City in New York] back in 2016, but was keen to experience it again, because I knew he’d made several changes to make it tighter, more effective, and more impactful.”

Paresh also said that he was very “happy with the result” and that Aditya is “on the right path”.

Aditya Rawal also dabbles in acting. He debuted with Bamfaad (2020) and was then seen in a hard-hitting role in Hansal Mehta's Faraaz (2023).

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