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Ashwini Upadhyay Backs 'The Taj Story': Why Truth Must Come Out Amid Row

BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay has thrown his support behind Paresh Rawal's controversial film 'The Taj Story'. He argued that truth should be allowed to emerge through various media platforms without restrictions. The Delhi High Court recently refused to halt the film's release, stating courts shouldn't act as censorship boards. The court also questioned why actor Paresh Rawal was targeted in petitions against the movie.

Key Points: Ashwini Upadhyay Supports Paresh Rawal's Taj Story Film Release

  • BJP leader supports film's release despite historical controversy surrounding Taj Mahal
  • Delhi High Court refused petitions seeking to halt the movie's theatrical release
  • Court questioned why actor Paresh Rawal was named in petitions against the film
  • Petitioners alleged film distorts history with Taj Mahal dome revealing Shiva figure
  • Court stated judiciary shouldn't act as "Super Censor Board" on content
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The truth must come out...: Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay shows support for Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story'

BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay defends 'The Taj Story' amid controversy, saying truth must emerge. Delhi High Court refused to halt film's release, backing artistic freedom.

"The truth must come out through movies, stories, TV and social media. Ultimately, the truth must come out. - Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay"

Varanasi, November 2

Paresh Rawal starrer 'The Taj Story' has opened in theatres, receiving mixed reactions from audiences across the country. The film also had a fair share of controversy, with many demanding a halt to its release.

Following the theatrical opening of 'The Taj Story' amid the ongoing row, BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay showed his support for the film, stating that the "truth" must come in front of the people.

"When the movie PK was released, there were no communal riots. There have been a lot of such movies. If a movie is made on the Taj Mahal, why would it cause riots? The truth must come out through movies, stories, TV and social media. Ultimately, the truth must come out. The truth cannot be kept hidden any longer. If anyone tries to stop the movie, then more people will watch," he told ANI.

The BJP leader's remarks arrived on the heels of the Delhi High Court's refusal to halt the release of 'The Taj Story'.

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that it is not the role of the judiciary to act as a "Super Censor Board."

The remarks were made during the hearing of two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that sought to restrain the release of the movie, alleging that it misrepresents historical facts and could disturb communal harmony.

The Court also questioned the petitioners for naming actor Paresh Rawal as a respondent, noting that he had merely performed his professional duties."Why have you made the actor a party? If tomorrow you file a contempt, would you make the lawyer a party? Paresh Rawal is a professional actor, not responsible for the content," the Bench said.

The petitions, filed by advocates Chetna Gautam and Shakeel Abbas, alleged that the film's trailer--showing the Taj Mahal's dome lifting to reveal a figure of Lord Shiva--presents a distorted version of history and risks inciting communal tensions.

Written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, 'The Taj Story' features a talented ensemble of actors like Paresh Rawal, Zakir Hussain, Amrutha Khanvilkar, Sneha Wagh and Namit Das.

- ANI

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Priya S
I watched the movie yesterday. While the performances are good, I'm concerned about historical accuracy. We should be careful about how we present history - it can affect communal harmony. The court was right about not acting as super censor board though.
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Arjun K
The Delhi HC made a very balanced observation. Why drag actors into legal battles? Paresh Rawal is just doing his job as a professional. If people have issues with content, they should approach the filmmakers directly.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves Indian history, I think we need to be open to different perspectives. But filmmakers also have responsibility to ensure their work doesn't spread misinformation. Let's wait for proper historical reviews before judging.
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Vikram M
The comparison with PK movie is not entirely fair. Each film has different context and sensitivity. However, I agree that banning movies is not the solution - public discourse and debate is the better way forward.
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Kavya N
Honestly, all this controversy is just giving the movie free publicity! 😄 More people will watch it now because of these debates. Smart marketing strategy if you ask me!

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