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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended a special screening of Akbar Khan's 'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story.' He praised the film for bridging cultures and uniting nations through history and art. The movie, starring Zulfi Syed and Manisha Koirala, is set for a global re-release in 2025. Akbar Khan described the film as a grand celebration of love and heritage.

Key Points: Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim Attends Akbar Khan's Taj Mahal Film Screening

  • PM Anwar Ibrahim attended a private screening hosted by Akbar Khan
  • Film highlights Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal's love story
  • Global re-release planned for 2025 in Malaysia and other countries
  • Akbar Khan calls the film a celebration of cultural heritage
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Malaysia PM attends special screening of veteran Indian actor-director Akbar Khan's film 'Taj Mahal'

PM Anwar Ibrahim praises Akbar Khan's 'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story' at a special screening ahead of its global re-release.

"This story reminds us that the legacy of art, culture, and history is a bridge that transcends time, uniting hearts and nations. – Anwar Ibrahim"

Kuala Lumpur, August 11

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday evening attended a special screening of the Indian film 'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story', which was helmed by veteran actor-director Akbar Khan in 2005.

Akbar Khan hosted an exclusive private screening of the film in Kuala Lumpur for PM Anwar Ibrahim.

After attending the screening, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shared his thoughts on X, praising the film for its powerful reminder that the legacy of art, culture, and history serves as a timeless bridge--connecting hearts and uniting nations across generations.

https://x.com/anwaribrahim/status/1954880201495810398

"Attended the special screening of the film Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, as a tribute to a long-standing friendship with the renowned director, Akbar Khan. This work highlights the grand love story of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, immortalized through the construction of the iconic monument, Taj Mahal. This story reminds us that the legacy of art, culture, and history is a bridge that transcends time, uniting hearts and nations," his post on X read.

PM Ibrahim also shared a few pictures from the screening.

Here are more pictures from the screening

The screening marks the precursor to the film's first-ever overseas global release, with the official World Premiere scheduled for November 2025 -- also from Malaysia. A full international rollout will follow across countries where the film has never been formally released, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Indonesia, China, Japan, the UK, Europe, and the USA.

On his plans of re-releasing the film, Akbar Khan, in a press note,expressed, "This re-release is the restoration of the film's rightful place in cinematic history. It is grand in scale, intimate in emotion, and a celebration of cultural heritage and the enduring power of love."

'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story' starred Zulfi Syed, Soniya Jehan, Kabir Bedi, Manisha Koirala, Arbaaz Khan, and Pooja Batra in pivotal roles.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Akbar Khan's film deserves this recognition! Though I feel the 2005 version could use some technical upgrades before the re-release. The story is timeless but modern audiences expect better visuals.
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Arjun K
Malaysia showing more love for Indian culture than some of our own states! When will we learn to properly preserve and promote our heritage monuments and stories?
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Sarah B
As someone who visited the Taj Mahal last year, this film's re-release will help more people understand the incredible love story behind it. The monument is breathtaking, but knowing its history makes it even more special.
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Karthik V
Great to see international leaders appreciating Indian cinema! But I wonder why it took 20 years for this film to get global recognition. Our film industry needs better global marketing strategies.
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Meera T
The cast was stellar! Manisha Koirala and Kabir Bedi gave such powerful performances. Hope the younger generation watches this and learns about our cinematic gems beyond just masala movies.

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