- Hello, sir. - Hello.
Fill all the cracks in the wall properly.
Yes, sir.
Replace all the old bricks with new ones.
Okay, sir.
- Rao sir. - Yes?
Come take a look.
This needs to be reported to the higher authorities.
Only 300 rupees... for the complete Taj Mahal experience.
- I don't want it, thanks. - Also, get your pictures clicked.
It's no fun otherwise.
Sir. Good morning. Good morning, ma'am.
Only 300 rupees... for the complete Taj Mahal experience.
The full story, all the details of the Taj Mahal.
See how Mahesh is trying to impress
the foreigners with his broken English.
Remember... he snatched your customer yesterday.
I'll snatch his.
Hello.
Beautiful couple.
I'll give you the full story of the Taj Mahal from Shahjahan to Mumtaz
and also shooting of Bollywood films.
Only 300 rupees.
You always snatch my customer.
Meet me outside. I'll show you.
Alright. We'll see.
Do you know Spanish?
You and your Spanish knowledge.
He is good. We should hire him.
Listen to her sir... She is right.
Do you know Spanish?
Little-little. Everything.
Spanish. Italian. French. Everything.
Take a look.
A stunning masterpiece of Mughal architecture,
its beauty captivates all who see it.
It's known as the symbol of love,
but the story behind it will bring tears to your eyes.
Allow me to share it with you.
The emperor was struck down by fate,
the grief of losing his love he had to face.
The queen left for the heavenly abode.
And for weeks the king mourned.
Not a morsel of food or a drop of water...
Her name echoed on his lips...
One day, the emperor remembered her dream-
a vision of a palace and a mesmerizing garden...
The emperor's orders... could not be refused.
In a fit of rage... he would chop off heads.
- Nice. - Nice.
The architects became captivated by the banks of the Yamuna.
They foresaw years of hard work and a fortune ahead.
It took twenty-two years to complete,
with many putting forth their strength and skill.
The queen's palace of dreams was glistening like the moon.
Captivating every passer-by's attention.
With pride on his face, the emperor looked up...
With a smile he said...
My queen... look at my symbol of love.
How much do I need?
Five. I win again, Bittu.
Look, grandpa. Aunty keeps cheating all the time and wins.
And that's what you say after every time you lose.
Doesn't matter. This time we'll defeat aunty as a team.
- Okay. - Come on.
Bittu, set the game again.
- I will go take a look. - Yes.
- Would you like some tea? - No.
What happened?
I keep telling him again and again.
But he doesn't listen.
Finding a job now is not easy.
Social media has ruined our business.
- What happened? - We had this big customer.
They were ready to tip us 2000 rupees.
But he just can't get past his integrity.
Alright, calm down.
You're raising your voice too loud.
We'll figure something out.
How are we going to manage?
We've to pay the rent in four days.
School fee. Loan instalments.
Where are we going to get the money?
We'll figure something out.
You must be hungry.
That's why you are fuming.
I'll prepare dinner in a jiffy.
You'll feel better once there's food in your stomach.
Papa? You here?
Yes...
That...
I am sorry about yesterday.
Okay.
Honest people are called dumb behind their backs.
Then don't let it affect you.
Mom was right.
You have a way with words.
You and your mom keep wrongly labelling me.
Go home and get some rest.
We've to go for the nomination tomorrow.
Everything is ready. Press. Drums.
No drums. No drums.
- Okay, fine. - Go.
Come home soon.
- Look. He's here. - I told you no need for drums...
- You guys don't listen. - Hello, brother.
- Come. I told you they will come on time. - That's enough.
Stop it. Stop.
I said I don't want any drama.
We're here to submit our nomination for the presidential elections.
It's a big deal.
Just become the president of the
guide's association, then see what happens.
Not to worry, uncle. We'll leave no stone unturned in making you win.
Usman bhai is going to win hands down.
Usman bhai is going to win.
To hell with your Usman bhai.
We'll see when the results are declared.
Bravo. Great.
- That seals it. - Should I tell them to beat the drums?
Go ahead.
Go ahead and play. What are you waiting for. Come, brother.
Come. Come, brother.
Come, come...
What could have sparked such anger that you've resorted to rebellion?
This isn't rebellion, Usman bhai.
It's a necessity.
The condition of the guides is not hidden from you.
They don't have any jobs or security.
The archaeological department spends millions to protect the monuments.
But they never gave a thought to the guides.
Have you become a politician?
I even owe that to you.
This was your responsibility, but you did nothing.
As you know, Usman bhai, three things that are changing constantly.
Circumstances in life, dates on a calendar... and politics.
Responsibilities are one thing, but don't ignore your health.
Often burdened by responsibilities, people bid adieu to the world.
Who are you threatening?
Usman bhai, threats are not going to work now.
Your days are numbered now.
And it's like this, Usman bhai,
you should figure on your health rather than his.
Or you might get piles from sitting on the chair for too long.
Start playing.
Goodbye.
Come on.
- Brother Vishnu... - Will be victorious.
Did you get the confirmation yet?
Papa. 3000 rupees.
3000?
Actually, my UPSC test series begins tomorrow.
So, I need to purchase some study materials for it.
This is all I have right now.
I'll give you the rest tomorrow.
- Okay? - Fine.
Here... you study less and appear for more test series.
What is the catch?
Why would there be a catch?
Don't you want me to study?
You didn't study yourself, at least let me study.
And she has a sharp tongue.
Eight minus three...
- Five. - Five.
Sister-in-law, how about some spicy snacks?
Yes.
Aloo tikki for me, aunty.
- And golgappas for me. - Absolutely.
Papdi Chaat for me.
Do you want anything?
So this is...
Six months after the death of Mumtaz, her dead body was brought
to Agra from Burhanpur.
And it was buried in this garden before the tomb was built.
Cut it.
Very good, Vishnu ji.
Whenever you tell a story, it sounds very captivating.
She flew in from America for this interview.
- Is it? - Yes.
One last thing, Vishnu ji.
Everyone knows about the controversy of the Taj Mahal.
I just wanted to ask you...
Did Shahjahan actually build the Taj Mahal?
I mean some of the historians claim,
that it was not built by Shahjahan.
It's just a rumour and lies.
Vishnu ji, just take a look at this photo.
He's a guide... from Agra.
Mahendra Das.
In 1970, he took American archaeologist Peter Williams
and VN Vats to the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal.
And they said it's a Hindu palace.
She grabbed him by the collar.
Madam, I am a certified guide.
I cannot give wrong information. Sorry.
What... Vishnu ji? Cut...
Take five.
Vishnu ji. Please.
Just hold on. Hold on, please. Just listen to me.
As you know, Vishnu ji,
the history of India has been moulded over a period of time.
And I am here to make a documentary
about the undiscovered facts of the Taj Mahal.
And these undiscovered facts can only be given by you, Vishnu ji.
Because, you're one of the most senior,
one of the most learned guides here.
Please, I really need your help.
The truth you seek has already been attempted to be uncovered by many.
But they only stumbled upon failure.
And what good is the truth to you.
You are making this film for recognition.
So stick to that.
Shahjahan and the symbol of his love
will fetch you wealth and recognition.
- Please, Vishnu ji. - Thank you, madam.
Manoj.
Coming, brother.
Take more.
Manoj.
- Pour some more. - Listen.
This time Vishnu brother will have to be made to win at any cost.
This is your last peg, brother.
Drink slowly.
The fun is only getting started.
Have you ever wondered...
the story we've been telling about the Taj Mahal all these years-
what if it turns out to be a lie?
Could we forgive ourselves for spreading it?
Please, brother.
The freedom fighter inside you
always shows up after a couple of drinks.
And how many times have we discussed this?
Of course.
But brother can't get over it.
- And what if it's a rumour? - Rumours can be true.
It can be true.
Even the tourists are asking about the story.
What am I going to say? I have to lie.
Spread this lie. Symbol of love.
Sham!
That girl asked me the right question.
So what if it was right.
Will you raising your voice make any difference?
Keep calm. Everyone's watching.
I know everyone's watching.
Why are we so blind that we can't?
Take a look.
Have you ever seen a tomb in this world with a dome on top?
With urn on the top and dozens of rooms below.
And the rooms don't have doors. They are plastered.
Could it be possible to run a DNA test of the Taj Mahal?
DNA testing is not some joke.
One can make an entire blood report from a single drop of blood.
Similarly, let them extract a stone and find out when it was built.
Then get it done, brother.
The Taj, yourself... get everyone's DNA test done.
He wants to conduct a DNA test.
Please, brother Khiloni, stop encouraging him. Be quiet.
Uncle, since that girl interviewed uncle, he's lost his mind.
Be quiet.
Stop ruining my drunken stupor, uncle.
People wasted their entire lives trying to bring the truth out,
but he's worried about his stupor.
I beg you, uncle... don't try to humiliate me.
Those were idiots who wasted their life.
How dare you call them idiots?
- Vishnu... stop... - He is not going to listen.
- Sit down. - He is talking nonsense.
You became a guide only five years ago.
I've been watching this lie for 30 years.
Why are you getting angry at him?
Everyone knows your history.
You are just like your father.
Don't insult my father.
If only your father had supported him...
If my father had supported your father,
my father would have suffered the same consequences as your father.
He set out to change history.
Not to change history.
He set out to uncover the truth of the Taj Mahal.
And you all know what the truth is.
Tell me honestly, Did Shahjahan build the Taj Mahal?
He did, uncle.
And you were the architect.
Even after the scam your father pulled,
the association let you work inside the Taj Mahal.
You should feel indebted.
We are working hard to make you the president of the association,
and you are talking nonsense about the Taj Mahal.
You insult the means of your livelihood.
- Are you not ashamed? - Stop it, Khiloni.
Stop what?
Khiloni... brother here is not against the Taj Mahal.
He's just had too much to drink.
He'll forget everything in the morning.
Better explain to him.
Come, Chote. We'll continue someplace else.
He'll ruin all our businesses!
Brother, don't spike your blood pressure over it.
Brother?
Leave it. Let him go.
Don't spike your blood pressure over it.
Brother.
Brother. It's nothing.
Don't feel offended by what they said.
- Elections are around the corner. - What are you looking at?
- Get lost. - This is not a drama.
Go home.
Vishnu...
Have you ever seen a tomb in this world with a dome on top?
With urn on the top and dozens of rooms below.
And the rooms don't have doors. They are plastered.
- Can't we run a DNA test... - Papa really outdid it this time.
- Sushmita. - Yes.
- Where are the keys? - What?
- Where are the keys? - What happened?
What happened, brother? Why are you screaming?
- Where are the keys? - Papa took the scooter.
- What happened? - But...
Show sister-in-law the video.
Which video? Show me quickly.
Could it be possible to run a DNA test of the Taj Mahal?
- DNA testing is not some joke. - What has papa done?
One can make an entire blood report from a single drop of blood.
Similarly, let them extract a stone and find out when it was built.
Amazing.
He did our job for us.
Make it viral.
See, brother Manoj.
I told you they would all be here at this time.
Will I have to meet all these people for a vote.
It's necessary, Mr. President. It's the President's elections.
It's the only thing that works.
Pay attention.
The opposition is now exposed, this time vote for Vishnu Das.
He has no faith in the Taj Mahal.
What will he become the president of?
He is right.
He pretended to be some kind of agent all along.
Singing glories of Shahjahan.
But no one knew he was so full of hatred.
I think... Khiloni made his move.
- Did Khiloni tell you all this? - He must be high.
What is Khiloni going to say?
Everyone in Agra knows about this.
And the rooms don't have doors. They are plastered.
Could it be possible to run a DNA test of the Taj Mahal?
DNA testing is not some joke.
Whoever did this, but this is total chaos.
You are the star of Agra now.
- What have you done? - This is terrible.
Total chaos.
Have you ever seen a tomb in this world with a dome on top?
Get a DNA test done...
This DNA testing is not a joke.
With several chambers. Have you ever seen any...
This Vishnu has humiliated all the guides.
This Vishnu Das should be sent to jail.
You are right.
Vishnu ji. Vishnu ji.
Vishnu ji.
You've stirred up a storm.
Leave him alone.
What will you get from taking so much stress?
He isn't coming out of his room.
Sitting inside quietly like a statue.
No need to say a word now.
He seems to be under a lot of stress.
Stress? I am stressed.
The sky is going to fall on our heads.
Do you know what this means?
Brother... nothing is going to happen. Everything will be alright.
Yes, everything will be alright.
Thakur ji will fix everything.
Fine, then call Thakur ji to the rescue.
Hey...
Mr. Kushwa, did you watch the video of that guide?
We've been reading this all our lives.
There is no lack of theories out there.
Now, they have floated a new one,
claiming the Taj Mahal wasn't built by Shahjahan.
- Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down!
Wait.
Vishnu Das, first get a DNA test done on yourself,
then ask for a DNA test of the Taj Mahal.
- Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down!
Vishnu ji.
The association has received a complaint
that you are floating wrong information about the Taj Mahal.
Before you give any clarification, we have the entire video.
I was in a drunken stupor.
What?
I was drunk.
Meaning you disagree with whatever you said in that state.
How can you say that, brother Iqbal?
We have the entire video,
where he is arguing with another guide,
and cursing Shahjahan.
Is this some trick to win the elections?
Not at all.
Do you know that your statement can spark communal riots?
And the guide association will have to face humiliation.
Great going.
You exploit the Mughals for your livelihood
while simultaneously cursing them.
According to the rules of the guide association
spreading misinformation is unacceptable.
Then how could you?
I am aware of the association's rules.
But... these were my personal ideology.
Exactly. Your ideology is totally wrong.
He cannot be trusted.
What if he holds an anointment ceremony in the Taj Mahal.
You gave your word to me and the association...
You will not repeat the actions of your father.
Do you regret your actions?
I do not have any regrets.
I do not want your ideology to influence any tourist.
So, you are suspended.
- Baig sir, hear me out... - You can leave.
Papa...
Mr. Avinash. Sir has called you inside.
Wait, Vishnu Das.
You attempted to tarnish the Taj Mahal.
Instead, I'm tarnishing yours.
- Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down!
On what basis are you suspending me?
Who said you are being suspended?
In fact, this is my personal advice.
Take some days off.
Your father needs you.
I will not quit my job.
Fine...
we'll send this picture to the archaeological department.
For your license suspension.
Clicking pictures with the tourist in restricted areas.
Could you be a part of this conspiracy along with Vishnu ji?
What nonsense is this?
Whatever...
it's enough to get you suspended for a couple of years.
Listen to my advice and take a few days off.
What happened to him?
Both of them were suspended.
Suspension is not enough.
We need to do something drastic.
Why take a drastic step when a simple nudging can do the job.
If I cross the boundary,
people will say that Usman is seeking revenge.
A vulnerable man fears no one.
Winning and losing has no significance to him.
He can go to any limits.
Before the voice transforms into a rebellion,
we must take action.
I will keep an eye on him. Don't worry.
I trust you.
Do your job.
That's the river of Yamuna.
And facing it is the Mahtab garden.
Do you want to take a dip in the river?
Vishnu ji.
Vishnu ji, I am really sorry.
I didn't know Mahendra Das was your father.
Let's go. Come.
This is what Usman wanted.
That you don't run for the presidential election.
This was his opportunity, and he didn't miss it.
Think of what we are going to do.
I've an idea.
Let's go to the association office tomorrow,
and give an apology letter to Usman.
What are you saying, brother Manoj?
Give an apology letter.
The video has become viral.
He was humiliated.
Brother lost his job.
And that Usman will become the president now.
He even blackened brother's face.
Give an apology letter.
The apology letter won't help.
Then what should we do?
What do we do?
Sit idle?
Who is telling you to sit idle?
But I won't apologise under any circumstances.
Never.
I can't think of anything.
Brother, what have you thought?
What happened, papa?
Papa...
Hold on a minute.
Drink some water.
It's okay. It's okay.
Sir, you should have bought a black colour mobile.
Why did you buy a white one?
It will get dirty quickly.
It's a cell phone and not underwear,
to get soiled.
Unbelievable.
Look at my selfie.
Beautiful.
It's got an amazing camera, sir.
- Isn't it? - Yes.
It cost me a bomb.
Shashikant ji, hello.
Welcome, welcome.
This is Vishnu ji.
Hello, sir.
Go and complete Dubey's file.
Okay.
Come, please take a seat.
- Come, sit. - Greetings.
Come, sit.
Shashikant ji, you have been making news recently.
Meet Vishnu ji.
Okay.
And you know what the case is.
Yes. His case is hot property.
He's stirred up chaos all over Agra.
Simply unbelievable.
So, gentleman, how can I be of service?
I want to file a case.
Against who? Shahjahan?
- Not Shahjahan? - Then?
Against those responsible for distorting history.
Those who have taught false narratives
imposed inaccurate ideologies and misled the public.
He speaks with the passion of a revolutionary.
However, Vishnu ji,
powerful rhetoric doesn't have the same impact in a court of law.
One needs evidence.
Do you have evidence?
- Yes, I do. - What?
I've been a guide at the Taj Mahal for 25 years.
According to the stories I have heard,
there are several chambers underneath the Taj Mahal.
This is a subject of daily discussion,
but no one's prepared to come forward.
No one's ready to talk about it.
- Have you seen the chamber? - Yes, I've been there several times.
And I tried to look around.
But it was all in vain.
All the doors and windows were sealed with stones and bricks.
These are eyes and not x-ray machines.
What do you think?
We should walk up to the judge and tell him our entire story,
that Vishnu ji has been working at the Taj Mahal for 25 years.
Yes.
He's been sneaking into the chambers below.
And he suspects there is a secret hidden underneath.
Get it out, by any means.
And the judge will immediately say,
"How can we turn down Vishnu ji's request, break the lock".
And the lock will open. Is it?
Do you hear yourself?
You are an educated man. This is not how it's done.
We need evidence.
- We have evidence. - Where?
Then get a carbon dating done on the Taj Mahal.
Or order an excavation.
And evidence will be found.
Right. Exactly.
Excavation of the Taj Mahal...?
The Seventh Wonder?
Forget it. You sound absurd.
It's not some canal,
you are talking about digging up the Taj Mahal.
You're overstepping your limits.
Great historians, archaeologists,
organisations, and philanthropists will come after you
like a flock of crows.
They will corner you. You will achieve nothing.
In fact, the judge...
will throw your case in the dustbin.
- But someone has to... - Six PILs have been filed already.
But they have all been rejected.
You will gain nothing from filing the seventh one.
You need evidence.
Proof. Understand.
Get that and I am on your side.
And after that...
the Qutub Minar is next.
Fine, but I need some time.
You have all the time in the world.
The Taj Mahal isn't going anywhere, neither are you and me.
Nor is the Taj Mahal turning black. Understood.
Get some soft drinks.
- No, no... it's okay. - Have a soft drink.
No, no...
"My restless heart remains unsettled."
"The path ahead appears unclear."
"My restless heart remains unsettled."
"The path ahead appears unclear."
"With time, the dust has settled on forgotten pages."
"It seems as vast as infinity, yet as empty as zero."
"The one who holds the torch of truth."
"Can bring that truth into the light."
"A dream lingers in my eyes."
"And at the edge of the sky, thirst remains."
"The stories of the past have wavered."
"And the characters must be revived."
"I must journey beyond the horizon."
"Only then will my efforts come to fruition."
"My restless heart is in turmoil."
"And the path ahead seems unclear."
- Hello. - Hello.
My name is Vishnu Das.
I am from Agra.
Yes.
Are you not the son of Mr. VN Vats?
Yes, I am.
I am glad to meet you.
I am to expose the truth about the Taj Mahal.
And I've heard your father has done extensive research.
I want to read those and I need your help.
This letter was written by American archaeologist Peter Williams...
to Mahendra Das.
He was my father and a guide himself.
My father
took your father and Peter Williams
to chambers underneath the Taj Mahal.
This is it.
You are only wasting your time
because no one wants to talk about it.
Unfortunately, no one in our country
wants to talk about what's essential.
They waste their time discussing unimportant things.
No one raises a question about why the history
of our country was wrongly interpreted.
But I want answers, that's why I will ask questions.
"A few scattered pages."
"A few fleeting moments in history."
"How long will the truth continue to be lost?"
"Hope has not abandoned my heart."
"With determination, even the Ganga can be brought to the earth."
"Ascetics dance in the wilderness."
"I must achieve my goal."
"I must venture beyond the horizon."
"Only then will my efforts come to fruition."
"A dream lingers in my eyes..."
Shashikant ji... file the PIL.
Are you serious?
Did you find evidence?
Yes, I found all the evidence.
Very good.
I thought you were never coming back.
But you found evidence.
That's great.
Okay. I will file the PIL right away.
- Ever seen a blue elephant? - Bittu.
- Papa. - Bittu.
Grandpa is back.
Hello, kids.
How are you?
God bless you.
Come on.
Look, grandpa, I made this.
Wow...
He is lying, grandpa, I made this.
Bittu... never take false credit of others' hard work.
- Say sorry. - Sorry, Kittu.
- Say I forgive you. - I forgive you.
Now, finish your homework.
Come on.
Let's do it.
Should I make some tea, father?
Not yet.
Where is Avinash?
He will be home soon.
Papa... all these books?
- Back from your holidays? - Yes.
Come.
What was so urgent that you left without informing me?
Do you know how worried we were?
Since when did you start reading about the Taj Mahal?
It's not mine. It's fathers.
It's mine.
I have made a decision...
which might be right for me,
but maybe not for you.
I have... decided to file a PIL against the Taj Mahal.
What?
P...
- PIL? - Yes.
Taj Mahal?
Yes.
Has he lost his mind?
- What are you saying? - No, No...
The issue that made you jobless,
from a guide I was reduced to a security guard.
You don't want to let go of it.
What will you gain?
What will you gain from finding out who built the Taj Mahal?
What will you gain from knowing who won Bigg Boss?
What will you gain from knowing who won the IPL?
It's not just about our knowledge, son.
It's about our history.
Do you know about the events in our history?
What good is this history to me?
Our history is filled with similar questions.
How long will you keep asking these questions?
How many spots will you dig up?
And your questions have made us a laughing stock all over the city.
Remember...
They splashed ink on your face outside the association.
But he's going to file a PIL.
- And he won't budge. - Calm down.
Right, papa.
What if they come after us tomorrow?
No.
Aren't you scared?
Honestly speaking, child. I am scared.
Very scared.
But this is not about my fear anymore.
It's about our culture, our heritage.
Such a grave punishment for being vocal about the truth.
I understand they sacked me.
But why him?
Because I asked a question?
Did you see the obscene comments
about my daughter and your wife under the video?
And... will this fix everything?
Papa...
You don't understand.
They are influential people.
Look, son.
I want you to go stay with your wife's parents for a few days.
- Hey... - No...
How can you say this?
No one's going anywhere, papa?
- We cannot leave you alone... - Why doesn't he understand?
No one's going anywhere.
Yes... no one's going anywhere.
When destruction is imminent, a person's intellect becomes distorted.
Avinash...
'Guide Vishnu Das has filed a petition against the Taj Mahal.'
'It's the seventh petition against the Taj Mahal.'
'The high court has rejected all the earlier petitions.'
'The petition is filed against the
false narrative about the Taj Mahal.'
'Where the supporters are rejoicing, '
'whereas the opposition claims it's an effort to'
'reduce the historic importance of the Taj Mahal.'
'The Taj Mahal belongs to us, and we'll make it ours.'
'This is not the Taj Mahal, it's Teju Mahalay.'
'Tomorrow they will assert a claim over the Red Fort as well.'
'Their forefathers built the tomb of Humayun too.'
'Break it all down. Demolish everything.'
'Shashikant ji, can you hear us?'
'Loud and clear.'
'So, what is your opinion?'
'Do you think the petition you filed in court will get accepted?'
'I am glad that I am defending this case.'
'Secondly... you can conceal the truth...'
Father doesn't understand.
Till now people only made fun of him in Agra.
Now, he will be mocked all over the country.
He created such a big stir right under your noses.
What were you doing?
I didn't realise it would escalate to this level.
You didn't realise?
Why did I make you keep an eye on him?
You should only,
only me and my community have entitlement over the Taj Mahal.
How can I stay quiet if someone casts an eye on it?
I know him very well, brother Nawaz.
He would never dare to take such a step.
Some big shot has his back.
Have you heard the saying?
What's the point of crying over spilt milk?
And before that Vishnu flies too high,
we must clip his wings.
In fact, we should rip them off.
I'll do something.
You will do nothing.
I will handle this matter from this point on.
- But... - Get lost.
Do you see how this infidel has set his
greedy eyes on our ancestral heritage?
I will never let them succeed in their intentions.
- "Call of Takbir. - Allah is the Greatest!"
Come on, say bye to grandpa.
- Come on. - Bye, grandma. Bye, mom, bye, aunty.
Bye.
Shashikant ji, you?
Vishnu ji, I must speak with you urgently?
Please come.
- Hello. - Hello uncle.
Vishnu ji, I cannot defend your case.
I apologise.
Please, forgive me.
You cannot?
But why?
They killed Sugar.
Sugar.
- They shot him. - What happened to Sugar?
What is this?
Sugar... Sugar...
We only killed your dog this time.
If you don't drop this case, you will die a dog's death.
He had four-five months little babies.
Imagine.
They are threatening my family.
Claiming they will kill each one.
Be quiet.
I had no...
I apologise.
Shashikant ji, if you don't defend my court,
then who else will.
And the court hearing is on Tuesday.
Where will I go?
No one will take up your case.
What?
There's chaos in the entire bar council.
Everyone's scared.
Thakur ji.
The hearing on the petition is scheduled for today in the high court.
And responding to this petition... Senior advocate Anwar Rashid.
Here comes his car... We will soon be talking to him.
Let's talk to Mr. Rashid.
Stay back. Back. Rashid sir has arrived.
Back. Stay back.
Please, stay back. Move.
Please, stay back.
Please, side. Stay back.
- Stay back. Move. - Sir... sir...
Rashid sir, what is your opinion on the PIL against the Taj Mahal.
The guide is filing a case against Taj Mahal.
He must have a solid reason.
People are raising questions about the Taj Mahal.
What is your opinion?
It's become a recent trend.
People who are sitting at home and squatting flies are filing PILs.
This is a historic monument of the country at stake.
Just like the earlier six times,
the judge will throw this out of the...
But, sir are you hundred percent confident
that the case will be rejected?
Hundred percent.
- Sir, sir... - Rashid sir. Rashid sir.
According to advocate Rashid
this PIL will get rejected like the earlier six times.
State Vs Vishnu Das.
Who is Vishnu Das?
That's me.
Your lawyer?
I am going to defend this case myself.
Then why are you sitting over there?
Should I sit at the back?
No, come in the front.
I see...
- I'll go. - All the best.
You filed this PIL against the Taj Mahal.
Under Article 226,
I have asked the Archaeological Department
what evidence they have to prove that
the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan.
Additionally, I would like to inquire with the Education Board
on what grounds the history of the Taj
Mahal was documented and taught ahead.
And I asked the government
what's underneath the Taj Mahal which is being concealed.
Do you think
the archaeological department did not do their job properly?
Or are you wiser than the education board?
No.
Or are you claiming they recorded this false narrative intentionally?
Sir, my question is not to challenge anyone's ability or knowledge.
It's about the history of the Taj Mahal.
The discovery
and rectification of history are necessary for a bright future.
And the Taj Mahal's history has more glamour than truth.
Story of unwavering love...
Love story... symbol of love story.
These are filmy narratives.
But the truth is different.
Is this your first time in court?
No, I've seen it from outside many times.
This is my first time in the court.
Silence.
Don't talk about philosophy here.
Let's talk about facts.
My lord, with your permission, may I?
Yes, Mr. Anwar Rashid.
Thank you your honour.
My lord, the world seeks facts.
Vishnu ji is digging for them.
My Lord, for 30 years,
the Taj Mahal was a source of livelihood and respect for Vishnu ji.
Suddenly, he is now slandering it.
Why?
Because Vishnu Das ji could not achieve anything on his own.
So he has resorted to attacking the Taj Mahal.
My lord, this PIL
is less of a public interest litigation
and more of a publicity interest litigation.
If this turns out to be a publicity stunt,
I will set an example through this case.
And you will have to pay a heavy penalty.
My lord, the Taj Mahal is nothing short of a temple for me.
See for yourself, my lord.
He's already declared the Taj Mahal as a temple.
My Lord, for me, my actions are like prayers,
and my workplace is my temple.
The Taj Mahal has served as a livelihood for three generations.
But that doesn't mean I won't ask questions.
And our culture gives us the right to question even God.
Vishnu ji, come to the point.
The point is, my lord, the Taj Mahal was not built by Shahjahan.
They acquired a Hindu king's palace,
renovated it and converted it to a tomb.
Vishnu ji is repeating the same statement over and over again.
We've heard these debates on social media.
Vishnu ji. Facts.
My lord, I want to ask Rashid ji with your permission,
has he seen the Taj Mahal?
I've seen it a dozen times.
Not on social media or on cell phones.
Then...
In reality.
Have you seen it in reality?
I've seen it in reality, on postcards,
on cell phones, in documentaries and also in films.
Then you must have tasted Taj Mahal Tea as well.
I meant if you had seen the Taj Mahal in reality,
and closely,
and studied it then questions would have arisen in your mind as well.
Your honour, look at these photos.
These pictures are of the outer corridors of the Taj Mahal.
You will see several chambers.
Each chamber is used for a different purpose.
Guest room. Security room. Kitchen.
It also had a cow shed, your honour.
What is the use of a cow shed in a tomb?
Was Shahjahan a cow devotee?
Objection, my lord.
My lord, it's obvious when the emperor used to visit the tomb,
he was accompanied by his soldiers, chief, and other people.
So they used to make preparations according to a king, Quite right.
Shahjahan was an aged man.
He probably rested at the tomb.
Used to have a meal.
And probably even drank the milk from the cow shed.
But there was also a music room.
Music room.
What is the point of a music room in a tomb?
Did Shahjahan use to entertain himself at the tomb?
Silence.
Vishnu ji, mind your language.
Sir, I only meant...
I want facts.
Yes, okay.
Sir,
this is a picture of the Taj Mahal's top.
It's called a pinnacle.
If you look closely at the pinnacle,
you will see an urn, coconut and mango leaves.
And also the half-moon that's visible on Shiv ji's forehead.
These things will appear like a trident.
And the trident is a symbol of Sanatan Dharma.
What surprises me is why these Vedic symbols are created in a tomb?
Was Shahjahan Sanatani?
My lord, if Vishnu ji sees beyond this conspiracy,
then he will see that half moon is also the symbol of Islam
which is installed on mosques and tombs alike.
And secondly, my lord.
There is Allah-o-Akbar written over the pinnacle as well.
My lord, for a person who's converted a palace into a tomb overnight,
it's not a big deal to write Allah-o-Akbar.
Objection, my lord.
What sort of nonsense is he talking over and over?
Converted. Converted.
Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal from the foundation up.
What did he build?
A tomb for his wife.
- But that's a sin. - What?
According to Islam, constructing a building over a tomb is a sin.
It's anti-Islamic.
But he went against the Islamic laws as well.
The tombs were built only to seize the lands and the palaces.
My lord, we are here to debate on the Taj Mahal and not on Islam.
Then why is Islam associated with the Taj Mahal?
- Objection, my lord. - It's a great trick he has, my lord.
When he doesn't know the question, he changes the answer.
What sort of dialogue are we having in court?
Mr. Vishnu, stick to your point.
Tell us how is this a Hindu palace.
I tell you how, your honour.
My lord, the architects left behind
symbols on the white marble floor of the Taj Mahal.
Some of them are the Swastik, conch,
trident, round lotus, cannabis leaves,
Om symbols, snake figures.
These are all Vedic symbols.
These Vedic symbols exist
because this palace belonged to the Hindu king Maan Singh.
Which Shahjahan took from King Maan Singhs' grandson Jai Singh,
to bury his wife Mumtaz.
My lord, maybe Vishnu ji doesn't know
the difference between a palace and a mansion.
It was King Jai Singh's mansion,
which Shahjahan took from him.
In exchange, he gave four mansions to King Jai Singh.
Four manors in exchange for one mansion, my lord.
And Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal from its foundation.
Unbelievable.
He was the emperor of India.
Did he have any shortage of land?
My lord, Shahjahan wanted to build it in that same location.
Because it was a beautiful piece of land,
and on the curve of the river.
The reflection of the Taj Mahal could be seen in the water.
The tradition of building temples and palaces on riverbanks
has been followed since ancient times in India.
From the temples of Somnath to the banks of Benares.
Whether you go to the South or North,
you see thousands of such temples.
My lord, this doesn't mean no one else can make it?
Mughal architecture is mesmerising in the entire world.
The tomb of Humayun, the Red Fort of Delhi, the fort of Agra.
And the Taj Mahal is a piece of wonder.
It really is a wonder, your honour.
The Mughals couldn't build even a single
piece of monument in their own country.
And they are building one piece of art after another in our country.
Unfortunately, your honour,
the world is unaware of Indian architecture.
Because they didn't receive any PR,
nor any films were shot around it,
and no articles were written about it.
And our wicked historians did not leave a single mention.
But let me remind you of their brilliance.
Ajanta-Ellora. Khajuraho.
Gomteshwar Statue, Nalanda University,
Meenaxi, Aman and several others.
And these pieces of art were built much before these attackers arrived.
This is the trick used by people like you and others.
These attackers are associated with pieces of art.
Thousands of temples were demolished.
And instead of recording their malevolent actions in history,
it was glamorised.
Like calling them "Lover Boy" or "The Great".
Movies and songs were written on them.
And much more.
But this is their true work of art.
Once the Taj Mahal undergoes carbon dating, Mr. Anwar Rashid,
then we'll come across another amazing fact.
Your honour, he wants a carbon dating done on that Taj Mahal.
But according to me he should undergo carbon dating personally,
to find out where this hatred comes from.
You should also undergo carbon dating, Rashid sir.
You'll turn out to be my carbon copy.
What did you say?
What you heard.
See, your honour.
The kind of hatred he is harbouring for a particular sect.
This is not about the Taj Mahal at all.
It has deviated in a completely different direction.
He is targeting a special community...
Let me say it directly
he is looking for ways to target the minority of the country.
Your honour, no minority or majority are being targeted here.
It's the heritage of the country which is being targeted.
Enough of this discussion.
Both the parties presented their arguments.
The Taj Mahal is a world heritage,
visited every year by millions of tourists from all over the world.
So the Taj Mahal is a matter of public interest.
The points presented by Vishnu Das in this court cannot be ignored.
So the court issues a notice to the education board, historians
and archaeological department to present evidence and documents
associated with the creation of the Taj Mahal.
This petition is admitted.
The next hearing will be on the 15th.
Thank you.
- Vishnu ji. - Yes.
You have no idea which path you have set out on.
You worry about the path, Rashid.
It's going to be a smooth ride for me.
'The high court has accepted the petition of Vishnu Das.'
'It's the first petition against the Taj Mahal in the history of India'
'which has been accepted.'
'The high court has accepted the first
PIL concerning the iconic Taj Mahal.'
The high court has accepted the petition of Vishnu Das.
As you can, there is a feeling of joy in Vishnu Das ji's family.
In fact, there is a moment of celebration in the neighbourhood.
Vishnu Das ji has arrived.
Let's talk to him and find out how he feels.
- Cameraman, focus on Vishnu ji. - Vishnu ji.
- Vishnu ji, how are you feeling? - The court has accepted your PIL.
How are you feeling?
Focus the camera over here. Come forward.
Come forward, camera.
Vishnu ji. We have a question for you.
Advocate Anwar Rashid has accused you
that the PIL against the Taj Mahal is just a publicity stunt.
What is your opinion?
Vishnu ji, your actions have angered the Muslim community.
What is your opinion?
Maybe you reporters might now like my answer,
but this is not about Hindus or Muslims at all.
It's about the history of India.
The history of India means the combined history of Hindus and Muslims.
It's not about Hindus and Muslims.
- Understood. - Vishnu ji...
- But Vishnu ji... please, listen... - Go from here. Move...
You said the PIL would get rejected.
I got all the earlier ones rejected.
And, Nawaz sir, let me tell you,
it's a good thing this one was accepted.
Because this time I will clear once and for all
who built the Taj Mahal and why.
You don't understand.
Today it's the Taj Mahal, tomorrow it
can be the Qutub Minar, the Red Fort.
How many cases are we going to defend?
This is the last one.
This case will prove how strong we are.
And you don't need to be stressed at all.
He should be stressed.
Because he needs to prove that the
Taj Mahal was not proved by Shahjahan.
Not us.
Dad...
Yes.
Some Harsha on the line.
Give it...
- Hello. - Vishnu ji, many-many congratulations.
What for?
Your PIL was accepted today.
Yes.
And, I am really sorry that you lost your job because of me.
It's alright. Sometimes there is some good even in evil.
How is your documentary coming along?
Very nice. Fantastic, in fact.
Vishnu ji, I wanted to ask you for a favour.
If you don't mind, can I use your research for my documentary?
Yes, but after this case.
Yes, of course.
Whatever you say.
Thank you so much and all the best.
Okay.
Here.
Who was this girl?
She is the one who sparked these questions within me.
So she is the reason behind all this chaos.
The court was unfair. They should have rejected the PIL.
What do you think?
What if they uncover something under the Taj Mahal?
Then it will provoke communal discord.
On one end, prayers will be offered,
and on the other, venerations will be held.
But the truth will be uncovered.
What will you do with the truth?
This will affect the entire state's revenue, and not Agra alone.
This is all are rumours.
You are absolutely right.
The Ministry must take some kind of action this time.
Your honour, I would like to call my first expert Urmilla Bishnoi,
who was the chief advisor of the IERT.
- Permission granted. - Thank you, your honour.
Over there.
- Hello. - Hello.
Urmilla ji, you were the secretary of IERT,
and also the professor of history in a great college like the MU.
Yes.
Can you explain to the court the process
of making any story or historical facts a part of the syllabus?
A team of several advisors are formed at first,
who are experts in their particular field.
These advisors give their recommendations based on facts,
crude chronicles, books written by historians.
And reports by archaeologists.
Their recommendation is then sent to the board for approval.
And it's made a part of the syllabus post the approval.
To sum it up, it does involve the interference
of a specific person or political party.
Not at all.
So the same process was followed for
Mughal history and the history of the Taj?
Yes.
If you want, I can provide you with the list of the people involved,
and sources of information.
That would be great. Thank you, Urmilla ji.
Your honour, Vishnu ji raised questions on
an organisation that works in such an organised manner.
The history of the Mughals and the Taj
was written based on facts and evidence.
Your honour, I want to ask Urmilla ji some questions.
Permission granted.
- Hello, Urmilla ji. - Hello.
Are these chapters made a part of the syllabus based on strong facts?
Yes, absolutely.
Okay. And the syllabus is never biased.
I mean it's never leftist or rightist. It's always neutral.
- Yes, it's neutral. - Neutral.
And you also keep in mind what information is essential
for the bright future of the children.
- I see... - Yes.
So is it important for the children to learn about bloodshed and war?
I don't know your context,
but we ensure the children are taught what is essential.
And the syllabus is not biased.
Not at all.
Your honour, what is going on?
Vishnu ji, come to the point.
I will.
Urmilla ji, can you please read this out to the court.
Please read.
Gandhi ji was shot dead by a young man named Nathuram Godse.
The assassin who surrendered afterwards was a Brahmin from Pune.
The editor of an extremist Hindu newspaper,
who had denounced Gandhi ji as an appeaser of Muslims.
Muslim.
Your honour, Nathuram Godse killed Gandhi ji.
Absolutely wrong.
But he was a Brahmin, an extremist, editor of a Hindu newspaper,
why mention all these details?
What did you prove to the world?
And what did you want to teach the children?
Why not write these facts about the Mughals?
They committed genocide and demolished thousands of temples.
Won't you call it bias?
And, your honour,
what will you call the cartoon of Baba Saheb Ambedkar that I submitted?
Was it necessary for the future of the children?
Baba Saheb, who drafted the constitution of our country,
and granted rights to the scheduled and minority classes...
Yet, you create such cheap, disgraceful,
and disrespectful cartoons of that same Baba Saheb.
And Akbar-The Great.
Aurangzeb-All-powerful.
Shahjahan-symbol of love.
I strongly object, your honour.
We are being misled from the case. It's being twisted.
They are the ones... twisting the future, the ideology of our people...
And this is intellectual terrorism, your honour.
Education mafia.
Twist the thoughts before it sparks.
And corrupt the children's minds,
so they can never walk down the path of truth even if they want it.
And according to them, India had no other kings other than the Mughals.
Kanisk, Kota Rani, Gujjar Pratiha, Chola,
Samudragupta, Chandragupt, Maharana Pratap, Prithvi Raj Chauhan...
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sambhaji Maharaj...
Do you not have words to describe them?
Do you fall short of words for them?
Don't you think you should drown in shame?
Urmilla ji, you can sit down.
Your honour, an organisation that has contributed
to the country's education for 63 years...
Several IAS, PCS, engineers, doctors, and lawyers,
have grown up reading these books by the IERT.
And Vishnu ji refuted them in a single moment.
Your honour, the history of our country
has been based on facts, evidence
and on concrete evidence by historians.
And we cannot deny this fact, your honour.
Making loud noises won't suppress me or my questions.
Your honour, Rashid sir is defending those people
who played a major role in distorting and reshaping our history.
And our education board is the worst.
Sadly, whatever these biased historians
presented to our education system
was printed in textbooks without verifying the facts,
questioning their validity, or even giving them a second thought.
And this lie, this poison,
continued to spread from one generation to the next, year after year.
In fact, it weakened our respect, dignity and pride.
Your honour, I think Vishnu ji is getting his knowledge about history
from the reels on social media.
I want to introduce him to a historian who will refute his accusations.
I wish to invite a well-known historian of the nation.
Rehan Habib sir to the next hearing.
Permission granted.
- Thank you, your honour. - The next hearing will be on the fifth.
Adjourned for the day.
- Shot one, take two. - Action.
What is your opinion about the theory of the black Taj Mahal?
And was Shahjahan going to build a black Taj Mahal over here?
Yes, absolutely.
On this side of the Yamuna river. In the Mahtab Baug.
But his dreams could not come true.
Aurangzeb threw him in prison before
he could build the black Taj Mahal.
But the archaeological department has a different opinion.
They don't believe in this theory at all.
In fact, no work ever began on the black Taj Mahal in the first place.
Madam, we've been working here for many years.
We know he was going to build the black Taj Mahal over here.
Okay, cut.
- Vishnu ji, hello. - Hello.
The party president respected Vibhuti ji wants to talk to you.
Vibhuti ji?
Give my regards to Vibhuti ji.
But I don't want to talk to any party people.
Who was it?
Some party president...
Vishnu ji? Hello.
He's a strange man, sir.
He hung up even after I mentioned your name.
Why are you getting irritated for no reason?
Give him some time.
You leave. I will talk to him.
Guru ji, the Bhartiya Nav Nirman are also chasing him.
If he joins their party instead of ours...
Be patient.
Our goal is never to include him in the party.
Our goal is something else.
Go and see what the matter is.
Hello.
Hello, Mr. Avinash.
Yes?
Principal madam has called you to the school right now.
- Right now? - Yes.
- No, but... - Come right now.
Principal madam wants to speak with you gently.
Okay, fine.
Your son is teaching a different history to the children in his class.
Shahjahan was a thief. Shahjahan did not build the Taj Mahal.
When some children took objection, they exchanged blows.
- What are you teaching your kids? - Don't mind, ma'am.
Even we have been learning the wrong history for many years.
Bittu did nothing wrong if he said these things.
The PIL has been accepted in court, ma'am.
And if my father wins, it will be proven.
- He hasn't won yet. - But...
We are going to teach what's in our syllabus.
Some Muslim children also study in the same class.
How will these statements affect them?
Have you thought about it?
If their parents raise an objection,
then we might have to suspend Sarvagya.
Bittu... say sorry to ma'am.
Sorry ma'am.
Go back to your class and don't ever repeat this mistake.
Tell us, Habib sir, who built the Taj Mahal?
Mirza Shahabuddin Muhammad Khurram also known as Shahjahan.
Is there any evidence or fact to prove your statement?
There are several.
It's mentioned in Shahjahan's official chronicle called Badshah Nama,
which has been recorded by his royal historian Abdul Hamid Lahori.
In fact, there are several Persian manuscripts
which contain extremely valuable data.
Deewan-e-Afridi, Baig, Sayeed Hassan.
Why not start from the beginning?
Tell me how did he get the idea of building the Taj Mahal?
Sayeed Hassan mentions in his manuscript,
'When Mumtaz was pregnant and about to deliver her 14th child, '
'she was playing chess with Shahjahan one day.'
'Suddenly she heard the sound of a child crying.'
'She looked around but saw no one.'
'She heard the sound again after a while,
'and realised where this sound was coming from.'
Where was it coming from?
It was coming from Mumtaz's womb.
Your honour, the sound is coming from the womb?
Is this Dolby surround sound.
Your honour...
What an epic history they have written for the Taj Mahal?
Vishnu ji, let him finish first.
Sorry, your honour.
As I was saying...
The sound was coming from Mumtaz's womb.
She told Shahjahan that she was not going to survive this time.
Because this is not a good omen.
Because if one can hear the child crying inside the mother's womb,
then the mother does not survive.
So, Mumtaz shared her two wishes with Shah Jahan.
The first one was to build a unique tomb in her memory.
And the second was, Shahjahan should
not marry anyone else after her demise.
And Shahjahan gave acceptance for both her wishes.
He gave his acceptance, your honour, but couldn't keep even one.
Romeo was not serious about Laila at all.
- Vishnu ji. - Yes.
Kindly, do not interfere.
Vishnu ji.
Yes. Sorry, your honour.
So, who was the architect of the Taj Mahal?
Yes.
Ustaad Eesa Afnadi and Ahmad Lahori are also known as architects.
However several historians claim that
Eesa Afnadi was the assistant architect.
But he presented the design of the Taj Mahal in front of the emperor.
Your honour, we already submitted exhibits A and B in the court.
Thank you.
Vishnu ji, you can ask him some questions if you want.
Yes.
This book called The Badshah Nama,
was written by Shahjahan's royal historian Abdul Hamid Lahori.
The original book is in Persian.
But the interpretation on page number 403 clearly says,
that Shahjahan took the palace from King Jai Singh.
Now, I would request Habib sir to read the original Persian...
Yes.
[Regional Language]
Wow. Okay.
Do you know the meaning of what you just read?
Yes, it means...
I... don't have expertise in Persian.
What... what did you say?
I have no expertise in Persian.
You have no expertise in Persian?
No, I don't.
Then you must have read the Badshah Nama.
Yes, I did. I read it many years ago.
You did.
So, in which language did you read it?
Bhojpuri?
- In English. - English.
So you have expertise in English.
Yes, I do.
Then why not include the facts from Badshah Nama in history books?
Is it because someone reprimanded, objected... or used force.
I will tell you.
Because that doesn't suit your ideology.
It didn't support your agenda.
But let me read out the part that you ignored.
Your honour, we had these lines translated by a Persian expert,
and it's as follows.
On the South of the city of Than, on
a piece of land as beautiful as heaven,
a mansion which was known for King Maan Singh, was now
under the entitlement of King Jai Singh
who was the grandson of Maan Singh.
And was chosen to bury the wife, who
had already left for the heavenly abode.
And the palace where she was buried was magnificent and had a dome.
Your honour, it's been proven that it was a mansion.
The question that arises here is whether the palace was renovated,
or was it demolished first and then the tomb was built over it.
Your honour, I want to present another piece of evidence,
which will prove that the Taj Mahal was built from the foundation.
It's been confirmed by JB Tavernier.
He is a French diamond trader who travelled to India
from France for business.
He clearly mentions in his book Travels of India,
I witnessed the commencement and accomplishment of this great work,
on which they spent 22 years,
during which 20,000 men worked incessantly.
Your honour, he has written this in his book.
What bigger proof can there be?
- I've a question, Habib sir. - Yes.
When did Tavernier come to India?
He first came to India between 1640 and 1641.
- I see... - Yes.
Did the work on the Taj Mahal begin in 1640?
No, the work on the Taj Mahal had begun in 1632.
- Was it 1632? - Yes.
Then how did he see the commencement of work?
And, according to the records, Your Honour,
Tavernier came to India for the second time in 1665. Correct?
Correct?
So... the work on the Taj Mahal ended in 1665?
No, no, the work on the Taj Mahal was finished in 1654.
- Was it 1654? - Yes.
So, he did not see the commencement or completion of work.
Then when did he see it? During the interval?
Your honour, let me clarify when he saw it.
Between 1651 and 1654, Tavernier was present in India.
He saw the completion of the Taj Mahal.
Rashid sir is absolutely correct.
Tavernier was present in India, but Agra...
He wasn't in Agra where the Taj Mahal was being constructed.
Then how did he see it?
Through video call?
Or did Shahjahan make a reel and send him?
Check your records. Please, help him.
I've noticed you haven't been doing any work for the past three days.
Your honour, between 1651 to 1654, Tavernier was in India.
He lived in India for three years, but never visited India.
Let me read out a list of the places he visited.
Masuripatnam, Madras, Gandekot, Golconda, Goa, Surat,
Ahmedabad, Aurangabad and later returning to Golconda.
But there is no mention of Agra anywhere.
Your honour...
Habib sir, how many places in the world have you seen
with two tombs of the same person?
Two tombs for the same person. One on top and another below.
Similar tombs.
You honour, we've heard of twin children but twin tombs.
One for day and one for night.
Sister-in-law must be having a tough time shifting.
Your honour, what...
Your Honor, there is one tomb on the fourth floor
and another on the third floor of the Taj Mahal.
Like duplex of tomb.
Such stories have been floated about these tombs.
'Shahjahan's tears are falling.'
Such humorous history was rarely written.
What should we do?
Break it down.
Come with me. I will be the first to strike it down!
Mr. Rashid, please maintain the decorum of the court.
Mr. Rashid, I don't want to see even a scratch on the Taj Mahal.
Your honour, breaking or demolishing
is not the solution to every problem.
Acceptance is also an option.
I just want people to accept
that a Hindu palace was converted into a tomb. That's it.
Guide Vishnu Das left well-known historian Rehan Habib
speechless with his questions.
The arguments presented by him seem pretty solid.
There's a lot of buzz on social media about Vishnu Das.
Hey... so long for a printout.
I will go take a look.
It's a good thing you didn't tell him.
Tomorrow is an important day.
And that Rashid will leave no stone unturned.
Gulshan!
Gulshan! Gulshan.
Bloody dog.
Get up.
Help.
Sister-in-law... today they tried to intimidate.
Tomorrow, they might...
I... am terrified!
It's okay. It will be okay. Don't be afraid.
Isn't this unbelievable, Mr. Rashid?
You brought the Taj Mahal to court today.
Your honour, I would even summon Shahjahan to the court if I could,
but that is not possible.
So I brought the Taj Mahal to the court
so we can separate the facts from fiction,
and reveal the truth to everyone.
And to uncover this truth,
I would like to call upon
a renowned archaeologist from the Archaeological Department
Dr. Srinivas Patel.
Granted.
Thank you very much for being here, Doctor.
It's my pleasure.
Sir, can you tell us in detail about the ground plan of the Taj Mahal?
I can provide you with a more detailed description
with the help of a model of the Taj Mahal.
If I may be permitted to do so, your honour?
Yes, you can.
- Thank you. - Come.
Sir, the mausoleum of the Taj Mahal is based on the Hasht-Bisht plan.
What is this Hasht-Bisht plan, Doctor?
According to the Hasht-Bisht plan,
the building is first built in square and rectangle shapes.
Then the corners...
These corners you see-are chamfered, meaning they are flattened.
This shapes an irregular octagonal plan.
Your honour, I would like to add,
that there was a reason behind making this octagonal plan.
According to the Islamic ideology, paradise has eight doors.
It's called the octagonal plan.
And it's been recreated here.
So Shahjahan built the doorway to heaven. Eight of them.
He might have also built a service road nearby.
Silence!
Please, do not interrupt.
We are having a serious conversation.
You're a guide, so act like one. Don't try to be a comedian.
Can you tell us something about the design of the Taj?
The dome you see here is called the bulbous dome.
- Bulbous dome. - Yes, double dome structure.
These bulbous domes were popular in the Timurid architecture
during the 14th and 16th centuries.
Objection, your honour.
Sustained. Please speak.
You will find this dome structure
in several historical temples and Buddhist stupas.
That's absolutely correct.
They got their inspiration to build domes from Buddhist stupas.
However double dome structures
were not seen in ancient temples or Buddhist stupas.
Because they were single dome structures.
Mr. Srinivas, adding extra cheese to a burger won't make it a pizza.
Your honour, the dome, arches and
towers represent the Islamic architecture
and not temples.
Your honour, EB Havell was a renowned architect.
He mentioned in his book, that Sarcenic buildings,
meaning buildings of Islamic architecture... used Indian arches.
There were various types of arches already present in India.
What is your opinion?
I cannot comment on that.
Allow me.
This is not a Mughal architecture.
It's Indian.
Could Shahjahan be confused between building a tomb or a temple.
What nonsense, your honour?
Why would Shahjahan build a temple?
Right. His job was demolishing them.
Silence. Don't cross the decorum of the court.
Your honour...
Mr. Rashid commented on the octagonal
plan claiming it's doorway to paradise.
Temples have it too.
This is the ground plan of the Chandi Seva Temple.
Their ground plan matches with that of the Taj Mahal.
And, your honour, this temple was built in 1098 AD.
The Mughals hadn't come to India yet.
Your honour, Vishnu ji doesn't have any solid evidence,
that's why he's only trying to play with his words.
Mr. Rashid, fasten your seatbelts.
Because what I am going to reveal next will make your head spin.
Your honour, look at the Taj Mahal's roof plan.
Four small domes, and a large dome in the middle.
This arrangement is called Panch Ratna in Hindu architecture,
it also signifies the Panchmukh Shivling and the five elements.
The Chandi Seva Temple has the exact same plan.
Then why don't you also tell us the name of the temple, Vishnu ji?
Please, allow me.
Your honour, a few Hindu extremists call it the Tejo Mahalaya temple.
Vishnu ji, the Taj Mahal was never a temple.
There were no temples in ancient India which had arches and domes.
Temples were built on the tribet system,
This means two pillars supporting a slab, which is the roof.
And what the Muslims brought is called the archaic system.
So you mean to say before Islam arrived,
this style was never followed in any temples or mosques.
Yes.
Your honour, I want to show him some photos.
Mr. Srinivas, you can go to the witness box.
Yes, your honour.
Your honour, this is the Chitrangini Palace which is in Hampi Kerala.
You can clearly see the arches here.
Next, please.
And this is the Jain Temple.
You can clearly see the inverted lotus on the dome
similar to that of the Taj Mahal.
Next.
And, your honour, this is the Jag Temple in Udaipur.
You'll see domes, arches, towers...
It's all Rajput school of architecture.
Next.
And this is Katas Raj Temple.
There is a dome on top.
It's an ancient temple dedicated to Shivji.
And this is the ancient Ajanta-Ellora.
You can clearly see the arches and dome here.
Next, please.
This is the Vedi Temple.
Built by Rana Kumbha.
Next, please.
This is the Sachia Mata Temple.
This temple was built in Rajasthan in the 8th century.
Mr. Srinivas, do you think all this is Islamic architecture,
and was made by the Mughals.
Your honour, I want to ask him a few questions.
Okay.
Mr. Srinivas,
tell us... how many years did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
Seventeen years.
Seventeen years was it?
The work began in 1632 and completed in 1648.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
- Should I lock it? - Definitely.
Taj Mahal's calligraphist-Amanat Khan Shirazi,
who wrote the verses of Koran on the walls of the Taj Mahal.
According to him, the work on the Taj Mahal ended in 1639.
It began in 1632 and ended in 1639.
His name is also engraved there.
Only the mausoleum was built by 1639.
But other construction like guest rooms, mosque, garden, courtyard
was completed in the following nine years.
However, the royal historians of Shahjahan
claim that the work was finished in 1642.
Vishnu ji, these are historical facts.
Only historians can answer your questions.
This is not my area of expertise. I am sorry.
Your honour, historians claim 22 years.
Archaeologists claim 17 years.
Shahjahan's royal historians claim 10 years.
And, if you ask a lovebird, he will say eternity.
What is the truth?
Anyway... let's talk about your area of expertise.
Have you ever been to the 22 rooms underneath the Taj Mahal?
Yes... what is so special about those
22 rooms, is that they were sealed.
There is nothing in the rooms below for the public to see.
They were sealed for security purposes.
- There must be something... - There is nothing.
- Twenty rooms and they are all empty? - Yes.
Then why do they need security?
And why were they sealed?
In fact, it wasn't just sealed, your honour,
they built brick walls in place of doors and windows.
Why?
Your honour, even I have seen conservation work being carried out
at the Taj Mahal personally.
On the towers, arches, mosque...
But no one knows what game has been played in the 22 rooms below.
Your honour, the archaeological department has issued these images
of the 22 rooms below the Taj Mahal on the court's orders.
And one can clearly see that the rooms are empty.
There is nothing inside.
I have seen these images, your honour. The rooms are indeed closed.
But why were they sealed?
And did anyone record a video while sealing them?
Or any pictures.
And the important question is what was in those rooms,
that they were sealed behind walls overnight?
What was it?
I doubt your capability now.
You are falling into your own trap.
Even school children prepare when going for an exam.
I... feel that Vishnu is better prepared than you.
Nawaz sir, this is not some school exam.
The most renowned monument is on trial here.
He can gather any evidence he wants,
the Taj Mahal can never be proven as a temple.
You are saying this?
I must think of something else.
And if this is beyond your capacity,
I can arrange for another lawyer.
I asked the court for time so I could travel to Bikaner.
Bikaner?
What is out there?
My trump card.
He will be speechless after the next hearing.
I will handle him inside the court,
you handle him outside.
Goodbye.
Your honour, the next evidence I am going to present,
cannot be found in any chronicles or any traveller.
I am going to present Shahjahan's own words.
His thoughts, his orders...
which he wrote while building the Taj Mahal.
This will clear everything chronologically
and also prove that Shahjahan initiated
the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Shahjahan issued four orders while building the Taj Mahal, your honour.
And with the grace of God, we have three of those orders on record
in the archives of Bikaner.
I will show you these orders one by one,
and read out their interpretation.
Here's the first order.
The first order is written by Shahjahan
to Jai Singh which is dated 21st Jan 1632.
In his order, Shahjahan writes that Allah is the greatest of all.
Without any self-interest.
King Jai Singh, we require mules and carts to transport marble
for the monuments of my capital, Agra.
And orders have already been issued.
I have appointed Sayeed Iladad to carry out this work.
Please lend him your support in this matter.
Do not turn down this order.
The second order
was issued by Shahjahan to Jai Singh on 9th September 1634.
I have sent Mulk Shah to extract marble from the new mines of Ammer.
You must lend your support to Mulk Shah in this task.
And what does the third order say?
The third order was issued on 21st June 1637.
Here Shahjahan is giving instructions to Jai Singh and writes,
I have received information
that your men are gathering masons in Ammer and Rajnagar.
As a result, very few masons are reaching Makrana.
Send all the skilled workers to the officials of Makrana.
He's got it.
So, your honour, these three orders clearly specify,
that Shahjahan was building a tomb for his late wife.
Shahjahan took Jai Singh's land,
and after demolishing whatever construction was made over it,
he began constructing the Taj Mahal.
And that is the truth.
- Vishnu ji. - Yes.
What is your opinion after hearing these orders?
Sir, I need some time... to study the orders.
Of course. Why not?
Take your time.
In fact, you can keep these. Read them at your convenience.
And please, enlighten us if you stumble upon anything new.
- Hello. - Get to Katra Malkha in 30 minutes.
I want you to meet someone.
He can help you win the case.
Who is speaking?
Your well-wisher.
Hello. Hello.
It's me.
Shashikant ji? Why this get up?
I don't want to die like my dog.
I am coming.
Come with me. Come.
Don't let anyone see us.
Come.
Sit.
Would you like some tea?
- No. - Hello.
Tell him... everything that you told me.
Word to word.
I was selected for the archaeological department in 1955.
Four years later, the department formed a team in 1959,
that was supposed to carry out conservation work underneath the Taj.
Even I was a part of that team.
What we saw in the chambers underneath the Taj blew our minds.
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
Fill all the gaps in the walls properly.
Yes, sir.
And replace these old bricks with new ones.
Yes, sir.
- Rao sir. - Yes.
Come take a look.
Sir, we must inform the higher authorities about this.
Mr. Raghuram.
Can you give a statement in court?
Of course, when do I come?
I will inform you after tomorrow's hearing when you need to come.
- Okay. - But are you prepared?
Of course.
- Thank you very much. - Great.
Thank you.
Shall we?
Sir. Vishnu ji.
Sir... what do you think?
Will he have answers to your statements?
Questions have answers, while orders are statements in themselves.
Vishnu ji, you asked for time in the previous hearing.
I hope you have a rebuttal for the orders presented by Mr. Rashid.
Yes, your honour.
8th January, 1632.
Late Mumtaz was shifted from Burhanpur to Agra on 8th January 1632.
After 13 days, Shahjahan issued orders
to King Jai Singh on 21st January to fetch the marbles.
Other construction work must be carried out before using the marble.
Like digging the foundation for the Taj Mahal.
Constructing the two underground floors of the Taj Mahal,
which were made of red stones.
And erecting the white structure of the Taj Mahal.
All of this.
Did he finish all of this in 13 days?
What technology was Shahjahan using?
Your honour, I've studied the orders intricately.
Nowhere in the orders has Shahjahan mentioned
that the marble was meant for the Taj Mahal.
It clearly says... the marble was being
fetched for the monuments in Agra.
And we can see marble work in the fort of Agra.
We also see mosaic work.
Possibly, this marble was sent for that.
- Objection, your honour. - Over-ruled.
Your honour, to prove the age of the Taj Mahal,
I want to call my next witness Aurangzeb.
I mean I want to present his letters.
Your honour, this letter was written by Aurangzeb in 1652.
Aurangzeb says I went to offer prayers on Friday,
But the northern part of the dome
was leaking from a few places in the rain.
Similarly, several royal chambers were built on the second floor,
have been temporarily fixed.
The domes of the mosque and prayer hall have also developed cracks.
Let's see what happens in the next monsoon.
Once all the major and minor domes are fixed.
This grand palace can be saved from deteriorating.
I hope the emperor takes this into
consideration and takes necessary action.
This was written by Aurangzeb.
Two things, your honour.
First, Shahjahan was made into a hero.
But what kind of a hero pays no attention
to the tomb of his heroine which is leaking from places.
Secondly, the archaeological department exclaimed
that the palace was ready in 1648.
But this is so surprising, your honour.
A magnificent and recently built palace
starts deteriorating within four years.
Developed cracks.
What could be the reason?
Only one. Either the palace was old, or the palace was old.
- Was it an old palace? - What is...
Your honour, may I?
Permission granted.
Your honour, to prove how old the palace was,
I would like to read from this book called The Travels of Peter Mundi,
which is written by Peter Mundi.
He writes that he personally saw the construction of the Taj Mahal.
When he set out on an expedition to Agra in 1633,
he saw thousands of labourers working on the Taj Mahal.
Gold, silver and marble were being used as if it were a common thing.
He even writes there was a gold railing around the tomb of Mumtaz.
This doesn't prove, your honour,
that Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal from the foundation.
Maybe Peter Mundi saw renovation work.
And, the main question that arises here is
why was a gold railing erected around a fake tomb.
There may have been something in the centre of the gold railing,
over which a fake tomb was constructed to conceal it.
Your honour, of all the Mughal rulers,
the reign of Shahjahan is called the Golden Era of the Mughal Empire,
because it was an age of peace and prosperity.
So, there was no reason for Shahjahan to not build the Taj Mahal
or build a gold railing.
Even his personal throne was embedded with gold and diamonds.
We all know about the peacock throne.
Vishnu Das ji, your claims are fake and whimsical.
You are making whimsical statements, Mr. Rashid,
by describing the reign of Shahjahan as the golden era.
In truth, the reign of the esteemed,
honourable, and renowned Shah Jahan
was plagued by diseases, epidemics, poverty, and hunger.
It's mentioned in the Badshah Nama,
at the time he was building the so-called Taj Mahal.
It says here, that states near the borders lacked rains.
This affects the southern and Gujarat the most.
The people died of starvation in these two states.
For a long time, dog meat was being sold as goat meant.
And powdered dog bones were mixed with flour and sold.
In the end, the situation escalated to a point
where humans were ready to devour each other.
At that time, around seven million people died.
This is the truth of respectable Shahjahan's golden era.
Your honour, I even have some documents which clearly state,
that donations were collected from the villages to build the Taj Mahal.
When people were dying of starvation,
donations were forcefully extracted to build a tomb for the deceased.
The Taj Mahal is not a symbol of love.
It's a symbol of atrocity, a symbol of genocide.
Your honour, I request a future date for the hearing of this case.
I will present a witness who will present facts and evidence
that will prove
there is something hidden in the chambers beneath the Taj Mahal.
But I want his identity to remain confidential.
- Because his life can be at risk. - Objection, your honour.
According to Article 11 and Rule 12,
advance notice must be given to both the defence counsel and the court.
Your honour, you know how extreme the situations have become.
I request you, sir, please.
No, sir, this is against the law.
For this case, we are allowing you under a special provision.
- How can you... - Thank you, your honour.
Mr. Rashid, you know how complicated this case has become.
I know it's complicated, but the law...
Please let him. It's just a witness.
The next hearing will be on the 20th.
The court is adjourned for the day.
How much for the cauliflower?
- Sixty rupees. - Sixty rupees?
It's not nice.
- And the papaya? - Eighty rupees.
- Eighty rupees? - Yes.
What are you doing?
- How much? - Eighty rupees per kilo.
- Brother... - What... are you doing?
- How much for this? - Look at these people...
- What happened? - What?
- What happened? - What happened?
Why are you screaming?
I see you pushed my wife.
Keep your voice down. Talk softly.
Is she some angel?
Talk softly.
- Or else... - Or else what?
- Get lost.
Or else what?
What are you doing?
- What are you doing? - Beat him.
Beat him.
Leave him.
- Leave him. - Stay back.
- Leave him. Leave him. - Stay out of this.
- Get lost. - Beat him.
- Break his bones. - Leave him.
Leave him. Let him go.
Avinash.
Pick him up.
Someone call the police.
Get up!
No.
Someone please call the police.
Now do you see the consequences.
Your father was trying to be a revolutionary.
Someone help. Help us.
Avinash. Someone call the ambulance.
Avinash. Avinash.
Call the ambulance.
Someone help.
Avinash.
Father.
- Sister-in-law. - Look what they did.
The doctor said you will get well soon.
They were four and I was alone.
You are brave, son.
Father...
Please...
Don't quit this case.
They are trying to scare us
because they have realised we are going to win.
Get some rest, son. Get some rest.
Sit. Sit. Sit.
Whatever happened, you have my sympathy.
I wanted to meet you personally
to prevent something like this from happening again.
Now, you are under protection.
Thank you very much.
You got my son treated in such a major hospital.
I wanted to ask you a question.
Why are you helping me?
To keep the hope alive.
What will you gain from it?
This is not for my gain.
It's my repentance, Vishnu ji.
Your father came to me for help,
when he was fired from the job of a guide.
I couldn't help him
because I was just an ordinary party worker.
But if I had helped him, then maybe...
Just maybe he wouldn't have committed suicide.
Vishnu ji...
the truth you are seeking,
I can help you find it.
First, take a look at my son.
I want to seek the truth, but
not at the cost of my family.
Imagine Arjun's plight after the death of Abhimanyu in the Mahabharata?
He must have wept, screamed, shouted.
Yet, he never let go of his bow.
He continued to fight until the very end.
Do you know why?
Because he knew
that if he laid down his weapons and allowed the Kauravas to win,
then Abhimanyu's sacrifice will be a waste.
Vishnu ji,
do what you want.
I am on your side.
- Hello, Vishnu ji. - Yes, Shashikant ji, tell me.
Hello.
Actually, Raghuram ji has refused to testify in court.
Why?
They are threatening him to do what they did with your son.
Vishnu ji.
Where is your witness?
Vishnu ji.
Yes. Sorry.
Where is your witness?
He refused to show up.
Why?
Your honour-there is no witness.
How can anyone show up when there isn't one?
Your honour, I have a witness,
but he refused to show up at the last moment.
Stop it, Vishnu ji.
Not everyone can tell false and imaginary stories in the court.
Your honour, he's got ten stitches on his forehead,
and his arm is completely dislocated.
He has injuries all over his body.
The doctors say he will need a couple of months to recover.
My son was brutally thrashed.
If my story is fake and fictitious,
then why are these people scared?
Why are they attacking my family?
I strongly condemn what happened with Vishnu ji's son.
He has my sympathy.
But the court doesn't function on sympathy.
It needs facts and witnesses.
And he has no facts or evidence to prove his accusations.
How surprising is this, your honour?
Mr. Rashid was sent here to answer my questions.
But he wants me to ask the questions and also provide the answers.
Okay, fine.
I'll answer.
The Taj Mahal was not built by Shahjahan.
The Taj Mahal was built nearly 200 to
300 years before the Mughals arrived.
What nonsense, your honour?
You said it was King Maan Singh's palace.
And Maan Singh was one of the nine gems in Akbar's court.
So how could it be built before the Mughals?
Your honour, these are two books by the archaeological department.
Corpus Inscriptionum and Epigraphia Indica.
There is a mention of a Bateshwar inscription.
This inscription was found by Lord Alexander Cunningham
when he was excavating in Agra on the banks of Yamuna.
The inscription says that the king of the Chandel
clan and the prime minister of Salakshana,
built two temples which were white as quartz crystals.
The date and day of completion are also mentioned.
10th September, Sunday, 1195 AD.
Currently, there is only
one monument present in Agra which is white as marble.
Your honour, if Vishnu ji is comparing the Taj Mahal
to the temples mentioned in the inscription,
then how can we be so sure it's the Taj Mahal.
Because there is no mention of a name in that inscription.
Your honour, it's very easy to solve this puzzle.
If we do a carbon dating on the inscription and the Taj Mahal,
the truth will be revealed.
Whether the date of the Taj Mahal
matches with the date written on the inscription.
It's simple.
Your honour, this is not enough for carbon dating.
Soon someone will raise their voice against all the temples,
mosques and monuments in the country.
We cannot do carbon dating on all of them.
This will pose a question to the belief
system of the country, your honour.
His concern is justified, your honour.
And if the country's belief system is questioned,
then carbon dating should be done as soon as possible.
Isn't it?
Vishnu ji, this is not enough.
One second.
The report I am going to show you next
was published by famous American archaeologist Peter Williams
in 1981 about the Taj Mahal.
He has clearly mentioned in this report,
when he came to Agra and visited the lower chambers of the Taj Mahal,
he took a piece of wood from the side facing the Yamuna River.
He conducted carbon dating-Carbon 14.
He discovered that the wooden door
was 300 years older than the reign of Shahjahan.
Meaning 1359 AD.
Objection, your honour.
At least let me finish.
Sorry.
Later, Peter Williams asked for samples of the stones in the Taj Mahal,
to conduct a Thermoluminescence dating.
That could have determined the actual date of the Taj Mahal's creation.
But the present government rejected his request.
Then Peter Williams wrote a letter to the archaeological department,
and the reply he got was that the Taj
Mahal doesn't require any carbon dating.
Please go back home, Mr. Peter Williams.
I have submitted those letters.
Objection, your honour.
- One minute. - Yes.
Let me read them.
Of course.
Now speak.
First and foremost, your honour, even if we admit...
Even if we accept Peter Williams
conducted a test on a piece of wood from that door.
It's quite possible that the piece of wood was contaminated.
The piece of wood had decayed.
Examining one piece of wood cannot
give proper results of carbon dating.
Maybe Peter Williams was lying.
Where is the evidence
to prove that the piece of wood was
from the door on the banks of Yamuna,
and conducted carbon dating on it?
In my suggestion, with whose permission did he take it?
Do you have any letters?
Did you submit it? It's an imaginary story.
And where is the proof that
he ever visited the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal?
Do you have any evidence?
Do you have any witnesses?
Vishnu ji, we need more evidence.
Okay. But I need more time, your honour.
Fine.
The court gives you 10 days.
Thank you.
If you produce any evidence, then it will be considered.
Otherwise, the court will announce its verdict.
Adjourned for today.
We had one witness who bailed at the last moment.
What will you do now?
Raghuram is the only eye witness, but he isn't prepared to help.
I think this is the end of the case.
End?
Be positive, brother.
Don't give up yet. You will find a way.
Who could it be?
Vishnu ji. We found an eye witness.
Who?
Hey, Harsha.
Hey... Hi, Sandra, how are you?
I am good.
Hello, Ms. Sandra.
Hello.
This is Vishnu Das. I told you all about him, right?
Hello, Mr. Vishnu Das. Your father was an amazing person.
Thank you.
Your father, Mr. Peter Williams was also an amazing person.
Thank you.
So, Sandra, we need your help.
The thing is the court has asked us to present evidence
related to the carbon dating done by your father Mr. Peter Williams.
Okay, no problem, Harsha.
I will be more than happy to help.
I will send you a carbon - dating lab report.
Actually, Sandra,
only a lab report is not going to be a help for us.
We need an eye witness.
Yes, witness...
So, you are the only eye witness that is alive.
But how will I come to India on such short notice?
The travel, the arrangement,
how is all this possible in such a short time.
I know, Sandra, it's a bit too sudden for you.
But we really need your help.
Otherwise, we'll be in huge trouble.
Please.
Harsha, I am not the only eye witness.
There is one more person who is very much alive,
and had accompanied us to the basement of the Taj Mahal.
He's Yogesh Bhatt.
What?
Yogesh Bhatt?
That's right.
Mr. Yogesh Bhatt?
Do you know where he is right now?
Yeah, for sure.
He is in Dehradun.
I'll talk to him. He definitely gonna help you.
How soon will he be here?
He's a very punctual man.
And it's nearly time. He should be here soon.
He's at the restaurant to meet someone.
Find out who that is.
Don't take your eyes off him even for a second.
Yes.
There he is.
Come, come.
- The one in the brown T-shirt. - This.
Come.
- Hello. - Hello.
Sit.
Hello.
I'll come straight to the point.
Okay.
We want to know if you have ever visited
the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal?
Yes, I have.
I even have pictures.
Oh, great.
What I saw there is still a secret.
Okay.
Can you say this in court as a witness?
Of course, I can.
Tell me what I have to do.
- You tell. - We leave tomorrow.
- Of course. - Are you prepared?
Totally.
Our work's done.
Oh, lovely.
- Thank you. - Welcome.
Come on.
Have something.
Yes.
They were talking about the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal.
The man was saying he saw something which is still a secret.
Don't let him reach the court under any circumstances.
Yes, brother.
Well, this turned out just as we expected.
We didn't face any problems.
Absolutely.
Now, you can win the case.
Where did they come from?
Get them all out.
- Come out. Come on. - What's going on.
Get out. Out I said.
- Come out. Move. - Coming.
So you're a revolutionary, huh? Get in the car. Come on.
Come on. Over there.
Hands up.
If you stay calm, your guest will be sent back.
If you go to the police, you will receive his dead body.
Then you can file a PIL for him as well.
Vishnu Das... it's better to stay quiet.
Get in. Come on.
- You, move it! - Get in the car.
Vishnu ji, are you ready?
Vishnu ji, make sure you present facts and not fiction.
This time I also have an eye witness, witness, Mr. Rashid.
Your honour, he's an eye witness who visited the chambers
underneath the Taj Mahal with Peter Williams.
Your honour, what is going on?
Anyone can just walk in.
You should not allow this.
Why are you panicking?
You told me to get an eye witness.
So I got an eye witness. See.
Your honour, we need to verify the eye witness first.
He could probably be a fake witness.
I am sure you have some solid evidence.
Yes, your honour.
I was afraid that Yogesh Bhatt would
face the same consequences as Raghuram.
So I made all the preparations.
The Yogesh Bhatt who was kidnapped two days ago
was not the real Yogesh Bhatt.
That was the senior police officer of Uttarakhand Brijbhushan.
Silence.
- Kidnapping? - Yes, your honour.
I would like to call Mr. Brijbhushan.
You can verify the facts from him.
Permission granted.
Your honour, you cannot do this.
Brijbhushan, enter the court.
- Hello. - Hello.
Please tell the court what happened that day.
Sir, a few days ago, I got a call from Vibhuti Pathak ji.
Greetings, brother.
Hello. Hello. Brijbhushan ji.
Yes.
I am entrusting you with an important task.
- Understood? - Understood, brother.
Not to worry. I will get it done.
Take care.
Yogesh Bhatt, you are going to stay with us for a couple of days.
Tell me about the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal in detail.
Were the kidnappers arrested?
Yes, sir.
All three kidnappers were arrested.
We are still investigating and soon they will be presented in court.
- You showed great courage. - Sir.
- Good job. - Thank you.
- You can go now. - Thank you, sir.
Your honour, this was the fact about the fake Yogesh Bhatt.
Mr. Rashid.
If anyone connected to this case is found involved in this kidnapping,
then I will take strong action.
Remember that.
Your honour, I have no knowledge of this.
Where is the real Yogesh Bhatt?
Your honour, the real Yogesh Bhatt is present in the court.
And I would like to call him here with your permission.
Please, call him.
Greet the judge.
Mr. Yogesh, I want to know the whole story.
Please tell us in detail.
Your honour, along with Peter Williams and VN Vats,
even I visited the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal.
Accompanying us was our guide Mahender Das.
How many rooms do you have here?
There are 22 rooms in this passage.
And why are all the rooms sealed?
The government has sealed all these rooms.
Why?
Maybe... they are hiding something.
Mr. Vats, what do you think?
There might be some Hindu idols inside which they are hiding.
Oh, God.
We all came to the banks of the Yamuna River.
William sir expressed a desire...
I wish I could get some wood samples for carbon dating.
So I can find out when the Taj Mahal was built.
Sir, let me bring a piece of wood for you.
- How? - It's unlawful.
Truth is the only law I care about.
Thank you, Mr. Yogesh Bhatt.
Peter William sir took that piece of wood to America.
There he conducted carbon dating on it.
And found out that the piece of wood belonged to 1359 AD.
As soon as he submitted this report, the news spread all over India.
And the present government got rid of
all the wooden doors near the river banks,
and sealed them with brick walls.
Your honour...
Mr. Yogesh, how can we believe you are telling the truth?
Sandra Williams...
is Peter William's daughter, who is still alive.
She was with us at that time.
You can ask her if you want.
Mr. Yogesh, we will verify the facts.
You can go for now.
Thank you, sir.
Your honour, I would like to tell you the possibilities
of what could be hidden underneath the Taj Mahal.
This book was written by American Writer Stephen Napp.
Taj Mahal and its alternative history.
The book has similar details that were mentioned by Raghuram.
Your honour, there is an important point mentioned in this book.
Back in 1959, 12 years had passed since the country got independence.
At that time, archaeologist Mr. Rao and his team
visited the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal for conservation work.
- Rao sir. - Yes?
Come take a look.
Your honour, they found an Ast Vaasu statue behind the wall.
Mr. Rao immediately mentioned this to the "Authorised" person,
and the reply he got was, "Shut the wall as well as your mouth".
"Seal the walls of the Taj and your lips."
Your honour, how can he make such serious allegations
on a government body or a specific person, based on a book.
Your Honour, if books are considered reliable sources to believe
that the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan,
then by the same logic, we should also accept
that Shah Jahan did not build the Taj Mahal.
There is only one solution to solve these conflicts.
Carbon dating.
Let's conduct a carbon dating on the Taj Mahal,
that will easily clear... facts from fiction.
Know the Taj's complete story.
Silence!
The court needs some time to examine the evidence.
Until then, you two can prepare your closing statements.
The next hearing will be on the 22nd.
The court is adjourned for the day.
- Walk slowly. - Look, papa has come home.
Papa has come home.
- Careful. - Come.
Sorry.
Come on, let's go.
Are you happy now? Papa is back home.
No more mischief, okay.
Sit. Lot of pain.
Bittu.
Come on. Keep some hot press on the leg.
There is a state of excitement among the people
gathered outside the court premises,
in anticipation of the hearing on the Taj Mahal.
People are arriving here in large numbers.
We have to wait and see who wins this
battle between development and history.
Vishnu Das has uncovered several secrets of the Mughals,
but who wins in the end will be decided today.
Sir, do you think the court will give a verdict in your favour?
Sir... sir... sir...
Vishnu, sir. Sir...
Sir...
- Sir, sir, one question... - Sir, one question.
Rashid.
I have complete faith in you.
Confidence. Come on.
I expect all of you to hear this proceeding calmly.
Mr. Rashid, let's begin with your closing statement.
Thank you, your honour.
Your honour, today is the day of judgment.
A historic day that everyone in India has their eyes on.
The case has the attention of the entire media. Why?
Because every person wants to know
what judgement will you announced on the Taj Mahal.
Before that, I want to shine some
light on another aspect of the Taj Mahal.
For a moment if we keep these questions aside
like who built the Taj Mahal and why and think
about the benefits of having the Taj Mahal in our country.
Your honour, millions of tourists every year-not just from India
but also from abroad,
from every corner of the world, come to see the Taj Mahal.
Every year, the government earns millions in revenue,
which helps the economy of the country.
On the other hand, there is a long list of people
for whom the Taj Mahal serves as a livelihood.
Like guides, which Vishnu ji was himself,
and for three generations his family have been continuing this work.
So guides, rickshaw drivers, shopkeepers...
From street hawkers to hotel owners
depend on the Taj Mahal for a livelihood.
Your honour, whenever we hear about the Taj Mahal,
only two things come to mind.
One is their Petha (Sweet) and the other is the Taj Mahal.
We might just ruin our future for the sake of our past.
In fact, the reputation our country has earned
after the Taj was inculcated in the seven wonders.
We might just lose all that respect by tarnishing the image of the Taj.
Your honour, people show interest in the Taj because
its foundation is built on love.
Your honour, all the couples that come to see the Taj Mahal,
at some point in time definitely wish to find a lover of this calibre,
who would build even a small home for them, if not the Taj.
It means your honour, a symbol of love and a symbol of hope.
Your honour, if the narrative is changed now,
it will result in significant loss.
The people who made their decisions are no longer with us.
Now we must decide what we want to do.
Your honour, this will provoke communal conflict.
This spark will turn into a brutal fire if it is not stopped.
Will the history of the Taj benefit our country or not,
will it build our future or ruin it, The decision lies in your hands.
It's easy to ask questions, your honour.
But it takes real courage to hear the answer.
The question that who built the Taj
Mahal asked by anyone in this world,
as many times as they want and at any point in time,
the answer is Shahjahan.
With this, I rest my case, your honour. That's all. Thank you.
- Mr. Vishnu. - Yes.
Your closing statement.
Your honour, the Taj Mahal is the seventh wonder of the world.
There is no dispute about it.
I do not believe that uncovering the story of the Taj's creation
will diminish its image in any way.
On the contrary, I believe that the
mystery surrounding it will be cleared,
and we will have a clearer understanding of its history.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Taj Mahal
serves as a means of livelihood for many people.
But is turning a blind eye to the truth
and continuing to profit the only mindset we should adopt?
By doing so, we would essentially be endorsing every foreign
invader who came here for business purposes,
such as the East India Company,
and we are still conducting business
business of education, business of history.
If we view history merely through the lens of profit and loss,
it ceases to be history and becomes a commodity.
It becomes a fictitious and fabricated story.
And even today you must have noticed, your honour,
the common people only know what is told them about history.
And if you try to tell them the truth,
it's refuted as propaganda.
Many years ago, a monster called Bakhtiyar Khilji came to India.
He set the Nalanda University on fire.
Nalanda University, where people from
all over the world used to come and study.
He burnt nine million books.
The fire kept burning for three months.
Thousands of students and scholars were slaughtered,
and the history of our real India was burned down with it.
Then came the British. And even they toyed with our history.
And they wrote down any rubbish.
After we gained independence,
we were faced with a new adversary the Leftists.
These ignorant Leftist historians twisted,
reshaped, and fabricated a new version of history.
We are taught about the atrocities committed by the British,
but we are not taught about the atrocities by the Mughals.
Otherwise, everyone would know dozens
of temples were demolished in the country.
From Somnath to Kashi Vishwanath.
But there is no mention of it.
The British ruled for 200 years, your honour,
but they never demolished any temple to build a church.
Your honour, the Shahjahan whom we call secular,
he who loved all religions welcomed everyone with open arms,
cute and innocent-had many temples in the country demolished.
In fact, he demolished 76 temples in Benares alone.
This proves how secular Shahjahan really was.
Some of the seculars in our country raise
questions over Ramayan and Mahabharat.
According to them, Ram and Krishna never existed.
These are fictitious characters.
But our archaeological department cleared their doubts.
They gave proof of the Ramayan and Mahabharat
and also struck these so-called secular people down.
Your honour, several efforts were made
to destroy the culture of India which has existed for many generations.
But they never succeeded.
Our culture is still intact. Why?
Because Sanatan is embedded in every fibre of India.
And this Sanatan does not originate
from any culture, tradition or religion.
It's an ideology.
An ideology.
But it's unfortunate, Your Honour,
that even after so many years of independence,
we have not fully embraced Sanatan.
We distanced ourselves from it, treating
it as if it were some sort of weakness,
or perhaps out of fear of something.
Your honour, history is the biggest court of the country.
But when the foundation is based on a lie, how can we expect justice.
Even after 78 years of independence, our ideology, our views,
is licking the boots of the people
who did not hesitate to annihilate our entire culture.
To exterminate us from existence, and yet we did nothing.
Lord Krishna says that silence can be a sign of wisdom.
However, remaining silent in the face of atrocities,
constantly turning the other cheek after every slap,
is not wisdom-it is cowardice.
But we must raise questions now.
Because if we don't,
then our history and our existence will become a big question mark.
That's it, your honour.
After hearing the proceedings of this case,
we've come across facts and evidence
that the public was not aware of.
There are several flaws in history,
which need rectification.
So the court has arrived at a verdict that the education board
will make changes in the history books.
And rethink which chapters should be taught to the children
for their bright future.
And also instructs them
to include ancient temples and monuments in the syllabus.
So that children have knowledge
about their ancient temples and palaces.
After hearing the arguments from both sides about the Taj Mahal,
the court concluded that
the Taj Mahal is not only a monument, but also a world heritage site.
So, after thoroughly examining all the
documents submitted by both parties,
the court reached its conclusion.
Therefore, the court decided to keep
the verdict on the Taj Mahal reserved...
Order, to keep the judgment on the Taj Mahal reserved.
Just like in the case of Vishnu Das,
the verdict on the Taj Mahal raises
questions in the minds of many people.
Which is why public interest litigations
have been submitted from time to time.
Allahabad High Court - Rajnish Singh. 7th May, 2022.
Mr. Rajnish Singh filed a petition with the.
Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court,
in which he demanded the opening of 22 chambers in the Taj Mahal,
and an investigation into the presence of Hindu idols.
He also requested the formation of a fact-finding committee.
On 12th May, 2022, the court dismissed the plea
stating it was not subject to judicial review.
The court clarified,
It is not within the judiciary's jurisdiction
to draw conclusions from historical facts.
This is the responsibility of researchers and experts.
And this claim was rejected under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
He was also warned against making
a mockery of public interest litigation.
Source, Hindustan Times.
Supreme Court - Rajnish Singh. October, 2022.
Rajnish Singh appealed against the Allahabad High Court's order
in the Supreme Court.
In his appeal, he repeated his demand that
the Taj Mahal be declared a Hindu temple,
that 22 chambers be opened, and that the facts be verified.
In October 2022, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea,
deeming it a publicity-oriented litigation.
And upheld the High Court's argument.
The court firmly stated that validating historical monuments
is not the job of the judiciary.
Source, Hindustan Times.
Agra District Court - Six Lawyers. April, 2015.
In 2015, six lawyers filed a petition in the Agra District Court,
stating that the Taj Mahal should be
recognized as the Agreshwar Mahadev Temple.
And that permission should be granted to allow Hindu rituals.
And that the sealed chambers beneath the Taj Mahal should be opened,
as they could contain idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses,
and ancient stone inscriptions.
The petition was admitted, but no significant progress was made.
The court said that the petition remained under review.
And the matter is still pending.
Source, Times of India.
Agra Civil Court - Ranjan Agnohotri and Hari Shankar Jain. 2015.
In the form of a petition by a next friend,
they sought to have the Taj Mahal declared a Hindu temple
and requested permission for Hindu rituals.
The petition was rejected by the court.
As the ASI and the government had
provided sufficient historical evidence
to prove that the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a Muslim tomb.
Source, India Today.
Agra Civil Court - Kuwar Ajay Tomar,
Yogi Youth Brigade. 25th July, 2024.
They filed a petition requesting that
Hindu religious rituals and worship
be permitted inside the Taj Mahal.
The next hearing on this matter has been reserved for 22nd July, 2025.
And it can be considered as awaiting decision.
Source, Hindustan Times.
Agra Civil Court - Ajay Pratap Singh. 27th March, 2024.
A fresh petition was filed demanding that the Taj Mahal
be declared a Hindu temple and that
Islamic practices around it be halted.
The hearing was reserved for 9th April, 2024.
Since then, no update has been made public.
As a result, this matter too appears to be awaiting decision.
Source, Republic.