Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story Explained

Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story is a 2005 Indian historical drama film directed by Akbar Khan. The film starred Kabir Bedi, Sonya Jehan, Manisha Koirala, Arbaaz Khan, Vaquar Shaikh, Rahil Azam and Pooja Batra in the title roles. The film was released on 18 November in India.^[4]

The soundtrack was composed by film composer Naushad Ali, his last work before his death on 5 May 2006.

It was considered the most expensive Indian film at the time, surpassing the budget of Devdas (2002) and costing more than ^{[1] [5]} .^[6] The film was released in Pakistan by Eveready Pictures and did record business at the box office.^[7] However, the film was a financial failure in India, where it grossed only, bringing its worldwide gross to ^[3] .^{[6] [8]}

Cast

• Kabir Bedi as Emperor Shah Jahan (or Prince Khurram)
• Zulfi Syed as Young Prince Khurram (Voiced by Viraj Adhav)
• Sonya Jehan as Arjumand Bano (or Empress Mumtaz Mahal)
• Manisha Koirala as Jahan Ara
• Pooja Batra as Empress Nur Jahan
• Rahil Azam as Prince Shahryar
• Arbaaz Ali Khan as Emperor Jahangir
• Kim Sharma as Ladli Begum
• Vaquar Sheikh as Dara Shikoh
• Arbaaz Khan as Aurangzeb
• Milind Gunaji as Mahabat Khan
• Negar Khan as Princess Kandahari

Music

Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story was the last work of renowned musician Naushad Ali, who died on 5 May 2006. The audio was formally released at a gala event in Mumbai at ITC Grand Central Sheraton & Towers, Parel on 16 March 2005 by Times Music in tandem with the home label Mashreq Music. The soundtrack album consists 8 songs, featuring vocals by Hariharan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Preeti Uttam and Ajoy Chakraborty, and an instrumental theme. A special edition Double CD, consisting of the soundtrack album and 9 instrumental pieces used as the background score, was also released. This was the first time in India that the background score of a film was released simultaneously with the music release. The lyrics were penned by Naqsh Lyallpuri and Syed Gulrez Rashid.

Disc 1

1. 1. Apni Zulfein Mere – Hariharan Dilruba Dilruba – Hariharan, Preeti Uttam
2. Ishq Ki Daastaan – Kavita Krishnamurthy, Preeti Uttam
3. Mumtaz Tujhe Dekha – Hariharan, Preeti Uttam
4. Taj Mahal – Hariharan, Preeti Uttam
5. Tareefe Meena Bazaar – Instrumental
6. Yeh Kaun Mujhe Yaad Aaya – Ajoy Chakraborty
7. Taj Mahal (Crescendo) – Hariharan, Preeti Uttam

Disc 2

1. Mumtaz's Theme (Part 1) – Instrumental
2. Jehanara's Karavan – Instrumental
3. Khushamdid – Instrumental
4. The Birth & The Death – Instrumental
5. Meena Bazaar – Instrumental
6. The Siege – Instrumental
7. Shah Jehan's Theme – Instrumental
8. Mughal Intrigue – Instrumental
9. Mumtaz's Theme (Part 2) – Instrumental

Awards and nominations

Date of ceremony	Award	Category	Recipient(s) and nominee(s)	Result
National Film Awards	14 September 2007	Best Art Direction	C. B. More	[9]
		Best Costume Design	Anna Singh

See also

• Taj Mahal (1963 film)

External links

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Tuteja. Joginder. Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story. https://web.archive.org/web/20190116051501/http://www.sify.com/movies/taj-mahal-an-eternal-love-story-news--music-kkfv7dfeijbsi.html. dead. 16 January 2019. Sify. 30 October 2016. 19 March 2005.
2. Web site: Akbar Khan announces Rs.50 crores project on Taj Mahal. Bollywood Hungama. 30 October 2016. 19 October 2001. 25 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200125015945/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akbar-khan-announces-rs-50-crores-project-on-taj-mahal/. live.
3. Web site: Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story . . 15 January 2019 . 14 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190114083644/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1641 . live .
4. Web site: Kotwani. Hiren. 'Children of Heaven' maker Majid Majidi to watch Akbar Khan's 'Taj Mahal'. The Times of India. 29 October 2016. 10 March 2016. 20 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200220083046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Children-of-Heaven-maker-Majid-Majidi-to-watch-Akbar-Khans-Taj-Mahal/articleshow/51342824.cms. live.
5. News: Avijit . Anshul . Akbar Khan's ambitious epic Taj Mahal slated to become India's most expensive film . 12 July 2012 . . 9 December 2002 . 16 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190116050234/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/20021209-akbar-khan-epic-taj-mahal-slated-to-become-most-expensive-film-in-india-793935-2002-12-09 . live .
6. Web site: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) . . 15 January 2019 . 24 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191024135750/https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF%3Fend%3D2006%26locations%3DIN%26start%3D2005 . live .
7. News: Pakistanis eager to see Taj Mahal movie. glamsham.com. 2 June 2008. 9 June 2005. 21 November 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071121100618/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/06/apr/17tajmahal.asp. live.
8. Web site: Plot review . 25 September 2010 . 8 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110308171018/http://movies.dcealumni.com/archives/movie-review-taj-mahal/ . live .
9. Web site: 53rd National Film Awards. Directorate of Film Festivals. 19 March 2012. 15 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171215103958/http://dff.nic.in/2011/53rd_nff_2006.pdf. live.