1 00:04:34,665 --> 00:04:36,905 - Hello, sir. - Hello. 2 00:04:42,705 --> 00:04:44,865 Fill all the cracks in the wall properly. 3 00:04:44,985 --> 00:04:45,985 Yes, sir. 4 00:04:46,145 --> 00:04:49,185 Replace all the old bricks with new ones. 5 00:04:49,305 --> 00:04:50,305 Okay, sir. 6 00:05:04,025 --> 00:05:05,905 - Rao sir. - Yes? 7 00:05:06,225 --> 00:05:07,225 Come take a look. 8 00:05:17,585 --> 00:05:19,865 This needs to be reported to the higher authorities. 9 00:05:32,905 --> 00:05:34,225 Only 300 rupees... for the complete Taj Mahal experience. 10 00:05:34,345 --> 00:05:35,505 Only 300 rupees... for the complete Taj Mahal experience. 11 00:05:35,625 --> 00:05:36,745 Only 300 rupees... for the complete Taj Mahal experience. 12 00:05:36,865 --> 00:05:38,305 - I don't want it, thanks. - Also, get your pictures clicked. 13 00:05:38,425 --> 00:05:39,705 It's no fun otherwise. 14 00:05:40,625 --> 00:05:42,585 Sir. Good morning. Good morning, ma'am. 15 00:05:42,905 --> 00:05:45,745 Only 300 rupees... for the complete Taj Mahal experience. 16 00:05:45,865 --> 00:05:47,945 The full story, all the details of the Taj Mahal. 17 00:05:48,025 --> 00:05:50,185 See how Mahesh is trying to impress 18 00:05:50,305 --> 00:05:52,825 the foreigners with his broken English. 19 00:05:53,305 --> 00:05:56,025 Remember... he snatched your customer yesterday. 20 00:05:57,985 --> 00:05:58,985 I'll snatch his. 21 00:06:02,505 --> 00:06:03,785 Hello. 22 00:06:03,905 --> 00:06:05,625 Beautiful couple. 23 00:06:08,025 --> 00:06:12,625 I'll give you the full story of the Taj Mahal from Shahjahan to Mumtaz 24 00:06:12,865 --> 00:06:15,505 and also shooting of Bollywood films. 25 00:06:15,625 --> 00:06:17,145 Only 300 rupees. 26 00:06:17,265 --> 00:06:19,345 You always snatch my customer. 27 00:06:19,545 --> 00:06:21,345 Meet me outside. I'll show you. 28 00:06:21,465 --> 00:06:23,745 Alright. We'll see. 29 00:06:24,025 --> 00:06:25,025 Do you know Spanish? 30 00:06:25,185 --> 00:06:26,865 You and your Spanish knowledge. 31 00:06:28,145 --> 00:06:29,585 He is good. We should hire him. 32 00:06:29,705 --> 00:06:33,825 Listen to her sir... She is right. 33 00:06:34,025 --> 00:06:34,865 Do you know Spanish? 34 00:06:34,985 --> 00:06:37,265 Little-little. Everything. 35 00:06:38,385 --> 00:06:42,345 Spanish. Italian. French. Everything. 36 00:06:42,785 --> 00:06:43,785 Take a look. 37 00:06:44,025 --> 00:06:46,985 A stunning masterpiece of Mughal architecture, 38 00:06:47,025 --> 00:06:49,465 its beauty captivates all who see it. 39 00:06:49,785 --> 00:06:52,385 It's known as the symbol of love, 40 00:06:52,905 --> 00:06:56,145 but the story behind it will bring tears to your eyes. 41 00:06:56,305 --> 00:06:58,825 Allow me to share it with you. 42 00:07:00,025 --> 00:07:03,025 The emperor was struck down by fate, 43 00:07:03,305 --> 00:07:05,825 the grief of losing his love he had to face. 44 00:07:06,345 --> 00:07:08,825 The queen left for the heavenly abode. 45 00:07:08,945 --> 00:07:11,025 And for weeks the king mourned. 46 00:07:11,745 --> 00:07:14,825 Not a morsel of food or a drop of water... 47 00:07:15,025 --> 00:07:17,305 Her name echoed on his lips... 48 00:07:17,865 --> 00:07:20,425 One day, the emperor remembered her dream- 49 00:07:20,785 --> 00:07:23,745 a vision of a palace and a mesmerizing garden... 50 00:07:24,425 --> 00:07:27,025 The emperor's orders... could not be refused. 51 00:07:27,185 --> 00:07:29,265 In a fit of rage... he would chop off heads. 52 00:07:29,385 --> 00:07:30,665 - Nice. - Nice. 53 00:07:30,785 --> 00:07:31,905 - Nice. - Nice. 54 00:07:32,145 --> 00:07:34,905 The architects became captivated by the banks of the Yamuna. 55 00:07:35,145 --> 00:07:38,185 They foresaw years of hard work and a fortune ahead. 56 00:07:38,545 --> 00:07:40,025 It took twenty-two years to complete, 57 00:07:40,185 --> 00:07:41,825 with many putting forth their strength and skill. 58 00:07:41,945 --> 00:07:45,825 The queen's palace of dreams was glistening like the moon. 59 00:07:46,145 --> 00:07:49,785 Captivating every passer-by's attention. 60 00:07:49,905 --> 00:07:53,865 With pride on his face, the emperor looked up... 61 00:07:53,985 --> 00:07:55,585 With a smile he said... 62 00:07:56,905 --> 00:07:59,985 My queen... look at my symbol of love. 63 00:08:13,625 --> 00:08:15,865 How much do I need? 64 00:08:18,025 --> 00:08:20,745 Five. I win again, Bittu. 65 00:08:20,865 --> 00:08:23,345 Look, grandpa. Aunty keeps cheating all the time and wins. 66 00:08:23,545 --> 00:08:25,905 And that's what you say after every time you lose. 67 00:08:26,025 --> 00:08:28,385 Doesn't matter. This time we'll defeat aunty as a team. 68 00:08:28,505 --> 00:08:29,985 - Okay. - Come on. 69 00:08:30,025 --> 00:08:31,705 Bittu, set the game again. 70 00:08:37,385 --> 00:08:38,625 - I will go take a look. - Yes. 71 00:08:45,025 --> 00:08:46,265 - Would you like some tea? - No. 72 00:08:47,505 --> 00:08:48,665 What happened? 73 00:08:49,665 --> 00:08:51,545 I keep telling him again and again. 74 00:08:52,225 --> 00:08:53,345 But he doesn't listen. 75 00:08:53,985 --> 00:08:56,145 Finding a job now is not easy. 76 00:08:56,265 --> 00:08:58,425 Social media has ruined our business. 77 00:08:58,625 --> 00:09:01,385 - What happened? - We had this big customer. 78 00:09:01,505 --> 00:09:03,465 They were ready to tip us 2000 rupees. 79 00:09:03,585 --> 00:09:07,225 But he just can't get past his integrity. 80 00:09:08,345 --> 00:09:10,545 Alright, calm down. 81 00:09:10,665 --> 00:09:12,025 You're raising your voice too loud. 82 00:09:12,465 --> 00:09:14,385 We'll figure something out. 83 00:09:14,505 --> 00:09:15,745 How are we going to manage? 84 00:09:16,385 --> 00:09:18,625 We've to pay the rent in four days. 85 00:09:19,225 --> 00:09:22,145 School fee. Loan instalments. 86 00:09:22,865 --> 00:09:24,305 Where are we going to get the money? 87 00:09:26,665 --> 00:09:29,145 We'll figure something out. 88 00:09:29,585 --> 00:09:31,345 You must be hungry. 89 00:09:31,465 --> 00:09:32,625 That's why you are fuming. 90 00:09:32,745 --> 00:09:33,905 I'll prepare dinner in a jiffy. 91 00:09:34,025 --> 00:09:36,025 You'll feel better once there's food in your stomach. 92 00:09:49,465 --> 00:09:51,225 Papa? You here? 93 00:09:51,745 --> 00:09:52,745 Yes... 94 00:09:54,265 --> 00:09:55,385 That... 95 00:09:57,185 --> 00:09:59,425 I am sorry about yesterday. 96 00:10:01,705 --> 00:10:02,705 Okay. 97 00:10:03,745 --> 00:10:09,945 Honest people are called dumb behind their backs. 98 00:10:10,225 --> 00:10:12,025 Then don't let it affect you. 99 00:10:14,985 --> 00:10:16,305 Mom was right. 100 00:10:17,745 --> 00:10:19,665 You have a way with words. 101 00:10:20,505 --> 00:10:22,865 You and your mom keep wrongly labelling me. 102 00:10:24,145 --> 00:10:26,345 Go home and get some rest. 103 00:10:26,465 --> 00:10:28,145 We've to go for the nomination tomorrow. 104 00:10:28,785 --> 00:10:31,185 Everything is ready. Press. Drums. 105 00:10:31,545 --> 00:10:34,145 No drums. No drums. 106 00:10:35,465 --> 00:10:36,745 - Okay, fine. - Go. 107 00:10:38,025 --> 00:10:39,025 Come home soon. 108 00:10:41,305 --> 00:10:43,945 - Look. He's here. - I told you no need for drums... 109 00:10:44,785 --> 00:10:47,185 - You guys don't listen. - Hello, brother. 110 00:10:47,385 --> 00:10:50,865 - Come. I told you they will come on time. - That's enough. 111 00:10:50,985 --> 00:10:52,025 Stop it. Stop. 112 00:10:52,265 --> 00:10:53,945 I said I don't want any drama. 113 00:10:54,345 --> 00:10:56,865 We're here to submit our nomination for the presidential elections. 114 00:10:56,985 --> 00:10:57,865 It's a big deal. 115 00:10:57,985 --> 00:10:59,345 Just become the president of the 116 00:10:59,425 --> 00:11:01,505 guide's association, then see what happens. 117 00:11:01,625 --> 00:11:04,385 Not to worry, uncle. We'll leave no stone unturned in making you win. 118 00:11:04,505 --> 00:11:07,025 Usman bhai is going to win hands down. 119 00:11:07,145 --> 00:11:08,865 Usman bhai is going to win. 120 00:11:08,985 --> 00:11:10,425 To hell with your Usman bhai. 121 00:11:10,545 --> 00:11:13,705 We'll see when the results are declared. 122 00:11:16,825 --> 00:11:18,785 Bravo. Great. 123 00:11:18,905 --> 00:11:21,625 - That seals it. - Should I tell them to beat the drums? 124 00:11:21,905 --> 00:11:22,905 Go ahead. 125 00:11:23,705 --> 00:11:26,185 Go ahead and play. What are you waiting for. Come, brother. 126 00:11:28,985 --> 00:11:30,345 Come. Come, brother. 127 00:11:35,585 --> 00:11:36,825 Come, come... 128 00:11:39,985 --> 00:11:43,865 What could have sparked such anger that you've resorted to rebellion? 129 00:11:43,985 --> 00:11:46,945 This isn't rebellion, Usman bhai. 130 00:11:47,025 --> 00:11:48,545 It's a necessity. 131 00:11:48,785 --> 00:11:50,745 The condition of the guides is not hidden from you. 132 00:11:50,865 --> 00:11:52,665 They don't have any jobs or security. 133 00:11:52,825 --> 00:11:57,385 The archaeological department spends millions to protect the monuments. 134 00:11:57,545 --> 00:11:59,505 But they never gave a thought to the guides. 135 00:12:01,305 --> 00:12:02,625 Have you become a politician? 136 00:12:04,185 --> 00:12:06,225 I even owe that to you. 137 00:12:06,345 --> 00:12:09,705 This was your responsibility, but you did nothing. 138 00:12:10,425 --> 00:12:13,425 As you know, Usman bhai, three things that are changing constantly. 139 00:12:13,945 --> 00:12:18,385 Circumstances in life, dates on a calendar... and politics. 140 00:12:19,505 --> 00:12:22,385 Responsibilities are one thing, but don't ignore your health. 141 00:12:23,345 --> 00:12:27,265 Often burdened by responsibilities, people bid adieu to the world. 142 00:12:27,585 --> 00:12:28,785 Who are you threatening? 143 00:12:30,945 --> 00:12:33,585 Usman bhai, threats are not going to work now. 144 00:12:34,145 --> 00:12:36,025 Your days are numbered now. 145 00:12:36,185 --> 00:12:39,145 And it's like this, Usman bhai, 146 00:12:39,265 --> 00:12:41,185 you should figure on your health rather than his. 147 00:12:41,665 --> 00:12:44,545 Or you might get piles from sitting on the chair for too long. 148 00:12:47,265 --> 00:12:48,505 Start playing. 149 00:12:48,625 --> 00:12:49,305 Goodbye. 150 00:12:49,425 --> 00:12:50,425 Come on. 151 00:12:51,425 --> 00:12:54,625 - Brother Vishnu... - Will be victorious. 152 00:12:54,745 --> 00:12:57,625 - Brother Vishnu... - Will be victorious. 153 00:12:57,745 --> 00:13:00,865 - Brother Vishnu... - Will be victorious. 154 00:13:01,025 --> 00:13:02,945 Did you get the confirmation yet? 155 00:13:03,505 --> 00:13:05,705 Papa. 3000 rupees. 156 00:13:07,185 --> 00:13:08,185 3000? 157 00:13:08,905 --> 00:13:13,025 Actually, my UPSC test series begins tomorrow. 158 00:13:13,265 --> 00:13:16,385 So, I need to purchase some study materials for it. 159 00:13:16,985 --> 00:13:19,105 This is all I have right now. 160 00:13:19,225 --> 00:13:20,385 I'll give you the rest tomorrow. 161 00:13:20,505 --> 00:13:21,505 - Okay? - Fine. 162 00:13:21,945 --> 00:13:27,945 Here... you study less and appear for more test series. 163 00:13:28,345 --> 00:13:29,385 What is the catch? 164 00:13:29,705 --> 00:13:31,505 Why would there be a catch? 165 00:13:32,025 --> 00:13:33,265 Don't you want me to study? 166 00:13:33,465 --> 00:13:35,985 You didn't study yourself, at least let me study. 167 00:13:36,025 --> 00:13:38,225 And she has a sharp tongue. 168 00:13:41,385 --> 00:13:42,745 Eight minus three... 169 00:13:42,865 --> 00:13:44,465 - Five. - Five. 170 00:13:44,585 --> 00:13:47,025 Sister-in-law, how about some spicy snacks? 171 00:13:47,185 --> 00:13:48,185 Yes. 172 00:13:48,625 --> 00:13:49,585 Aloo tikki for me, aunty. 173 00:13:49,705 --> 00:13:51,385 - And golgappas for me. - Absolutely. 174 00:13:51,505 --> 00:13:52,705 Papdi Chaat for me. 175 00:13:52,905 --> 00:13:54,025 Do you want anything? 176 00:13:57,625 --> 00:13:59,185 So this is... 177 00:14:01,025 --> 00:14:04,505 Six months after the death of Mumtaz, her dead body was brought 178 00:14:04,625 --> 00:14:06,305 to Agra from Burhanpur. 179 00:14:06,425 --> 00:14:09,945 And it was buried in this garden before the tomb was built. 180 00:14:10,425 --> 00:14:11,425 Cut it. 181 00:14:12,265 --> 00:14:13,105 Very good, Vishnu ji. 182 00:14:13,225 --> 00:14:16,905 Whenever you tell a story, it sounds very captivating. 183 00:14:17,425 --> 00:14:19,505 She flew in from America for this interview. 184 00:14:19,625 --> 00:14:20,985 - Is it? - Yes. 185 00:14:21,665 --> 00:14:23,425 One last thing, Vishnu ji. 186 00:14:23,545 --> 00:14:26,025 Everyone knows about the controversy of the Taj Mahal. 187 00:14:27,465 --> 00:14:28,705 I just wanted to ask you... 188 00:14:29,145 --> 00:14:32,025 Did Shahjahan actually build the Taj Mahal? 189 00:14:32,385 --> 00:14:33,865 I mean some of the historians claim, 190 00:14:33,945 --> 00:14:35,505 that it was not built by Shahjahan. 191 00:14:37,025 --> 00:14:39,625 It's just a rumour and lies. 192 00:14:41,465 --> 00:14:44,145 Vishnu ji, just take a look at this photo. 193 00:14:45,505 --> 00:14:47,825 He's a guide... from Agra. 194 00:14:48,025 --> 00:14:49,225 Mahendra Das. 195 00:14:51,345 --> 00:14:55,385 In 1970, he took American archaeologist Peter Williams 196 00:14:55,505 --> 00:14:58,865 and VN Vats to the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal. 197 00:14:59,145 --> 00:15:01,785 And they said it's a Hindu palace. 198 00:15:01,905 --> 00:15:04,185 She grabbed him by the collar. 199 00:15:04,545 --> 00:15:06,265 Madam, I am a certified guide. 200 00:15:06,385 --> 00:15:09,385 I cannot give wrong information. Sorry. 201 00:15:09,505 --> 00:15:10,505 What... Vishnu ji? Cut... 202 00:15:10,625 --> 00:15:11,225 Take five. 203 00:15:11,345 --> 00:15:12,705 Vishnu ji. Please. 204 00:15:12,865 --> 00:15:13,465 Vishnu ji. Please. 205 00:15:13,585 --> 00:15:16,145 Just hold on. Hold on, please. Just listen to me. 206 00:15:16,705 --> 00:15:18,025 As you know, Vishnu ji, 207 00:15:18,345 --> 00:15:20,705 the history of India has been moulded over a period of time. 208 00:15:21,185 --> 00:15:22,625 And I am here to make a documentary 209 00:15:22,745 --> 00:15:24,625 about the undiscovered facts of the Taj Mahal. 210 00:15:25,785 --> 00:15:29,505 And these undiscovered facts can only be given by you, Vishnu ji. 211 00:15:30,305 --> 00:15:31,985 Because, you're one of the most senior, 212 00:15:32,025 --> 00:15:33,745 one of the most learned guides here. 213 00:15:34,225 --> 00:15:35,585 Please, I really need your help. 214 00:15:35,785 --> 00:15:39,865 The truth you seek has already been attempted to be uncovered by many. 215 00:15:40,025 --> 00:15:42,145 But they only stumbled upon failure. 216 00:15:42,385 --> 00:15:44,145 And what good is the truth to you. 217 00:15:44,465 --> 00:15:46,945 You are making this film for recognition. 218 00:15:47,025 --> 00:15:47,825 So stick to that. 219 00:15:47,945 --> 00:15:50,305 Shahjahan and the symbol of his love 220 00:15:50,385 --> 00:15:52,985 will fetch you wealth and recognition. 221 00:15:53,025 --> 00:15:55,385 - Please, Vishnu ji. - Thank you, madam. 222 00:16:05,145 --> 00:16:06,145 Manoj. 223 00:16:06,385 --> 00:16:07,385 Coming, brother. 224 00:16:07,745 --> 00:16:09,025 Take more. 225 00:16:09,225 --> 00:16:09,865 Manoj. 226 00:16:09,985 --> 00:16:10,905 - Pour some more. - Listen. 227 00:16:11,025 --> 00:16:13,665 This time Vishnu brother will have to be made to win at any cost. 228 00:16:13,865 --> 00:16:16,025 This is your last peg, brother. 229 00:16:16,945 --> 00:16:18,225 Drink slowly. 230 00:16:18,465 --> 00:16:19,745 The fun is only getting started. 231 00:16:21,945 --> 00:16:23,465 Have you ever wondered... 232 00:16:25,265 --> 00:16:30,545 the story we've been telling about the Taj Mahal all these years- 233 00:16:31,145 --> 00:16:33,945 what if it turns out to be a lie? 234 00:16:34,825 --> 00:16:36,825 Could we forgive ourselves for spreading it? 235 00:16:38,545 --> 00:16:39,545 Please, brother. 236 00:16:40,265 --> 00:16:42,305 The freedom fighter inside you 237 00:16:42,425 --> 00:16:45,545 always shows up after a couple of drinks. 238 00:16:45,665 --> 00:16:47,745 And how many times have we discussed this? 239 00:16:47,865 --> 00:16:48,745 Of course. 240 00:16:48,865 --> 00:16:52,745 But brother can't get over it. 241 00:16:52,865 --> 00:16:56,265 - And what if it's a rumour? - Rumours can be true. 242 00:16:57,825 --> 00:16:58,985 It can be true. 243 00:16:59,545 --> 00:17:02,585 Even the tourists are asking about the story. 244 00:17:02,945 --> 00:17:05,865 What am I going to say? I have to lie. 245 00:17:06,825 --> 00:17:09,985 Spread this lie. Symbol of love. 246 00:17:10,505 --> 00:17:11,505 Sham! 247 00:17:13,145 --> 00:17:17,025 That girl asked me the right question. 248 00:17:18,385 --> 00:17:20,345 So what if it was right. 249 00:17:20,865 --> 00:17:23,425 Will you raising your voice make any difference? 250 00:17:23,745 --> 00:17:26,345 Keep calm. Everyone's watching. 251 00:17:26,465 --> 00:17:28,385 I know everyone's watching. 252 00:17:28,545 --> 00:17:30,425 Why are we so blind that we can't? 253 00:17:30,825 --> 00:17:32,025 Take a look. 254 00:17:33,825 --> 00:17:38,505 Have you ever seen a tomb in this world with a dome on top? 255 00:17:38,785 --> 00:17:42,585 With urn on the top and dozens of rooms below. 256 00:17:42,705 --> 00:17:45,905 And the rooms don't have doors. They are plastered. 257 00:17:46,705 --> 00:17:51,345 Could it be possible to run a DNA test of the Taj Mahal? 258 00:17:51,625 --> 00:17:54,145 DNA testing is not some joke. 259 00:17:54,585 --> 00:17:57,985 One can make an entire blood report from a single drop of blood. 260 00:17:58,225 --> 00:18:02,745 Similarly, let them extract a stone and find out when it was built. 261 00:18:02,905 --> 00:18:04,385 Then get it done, brother. 262 00:18:05,025 --> 00:18:09,705 The Taj, yourself... get everyone's DNA test done. 263 00:18:09,905 --> 00:18:11,225 He wants to conduct a DNA test. 264 00:18:11,465 --> 00:18:14,665 Please, brother Khiloni, stop encouraging him. Be quiet. 265 00:18:14,785 --> 00:18:20,745 Uncle, since that girl interviewed uncle, he's lost his mind. 266 00:18:21,745 --> 00:18:22,865 Be quiet. 267 00:18:22,985 --> 00:18:25,625 Stop ruining my drunken stupor, uncle. 268 00:18:25,745 --> 00:18:29,025 People wasted their entire lives trying to bring the truth out, 269 00:18:29,265 --> 00:18:32,225 but he's worried about his stupor. 270 00:18:32,625 --> 00:18:40,185 I beg you, uncle... don't try to humiliate me. 271 00:18:40,545 --> 00:18:44,025 Those were idiots who wasted their life. 272 00:18:44,185 --> 00:18:47,025 How dare you call them idiots? 273 00:18:47,225 --> 00:18:50,385 - Vishnu... stop... - He is not going to listen. 274 00:18:50,625 --> 00:18:52,025 - Sit down. - He is talking nonsense. 275 00:18:52,185 --> 00:18:54,745 You became a guide only five years ago. 276 00:18:55,385 --> 00:18:57,265 I've been watching this lie for 30 years. 277 00:18:58,425 --> 00:18:59,745 Why are you getting angry at him? 278 00:19:00,145 --> 00:19:01,985 Everyone knows your history. 279 00:19:02,025 --> 00:19:04,825 You are just like your father. 280 00:19:05,025 --> 00:19:06,465 Don't insult my father. 281 00:19:07,545 --> 00:19:10,545 If only your father had supported him... 282 00:19:10,665 --> 00:19:14,345 If my father had supported your father, 283 00:19:14,585 --> 00:19:17,825 my father would have suffered the same consequences as your father. 284 00:19:18,265 --> 00:19:19,385 He set out to change history. 285 00:19:19,505 --> 00:19:21,025 Not to change history. 286 00:19:21,145 --> 00:19:23,465 He set out to uncover the truth of the Taj Mahal. 287 00:19:24,465 --> 00:19:26,465 And you all know what the truth is. 288 00:19:26,865 --> 00:19:30,785 Tell me honestly, Did Shahjahan build the Taj Mahal? 289 00:19:30,905 --> 00:19:32,225 He did, uncle. 290 00:19:32,345 --> 00:19:33,785 And you were the architect. 291 00:19:34,825 --> 00:19:37,625 Even after the scam your father pulled, 292 00:19:37,985 --> 00:19:41,585 the association let you work inside the Taj Mahal. 293 00:19:41,785 --> 00:19:43,585 You should feel indebted. 294 00:19:43,945 --> 00:19:47,785 We are working hard to make you the president of the association, 295 00:19:48,025 --> 00:19:50,145 and you are talking nonsense about the Taj Mahal. 296 00:19:50,265 --> 00:19:52,665 You insult the means of your livelihood. 297 00:19:52,785 --> 00:19:55,305 - Are you not ashamed? - Stop it, Khiloni. 298 00:19:55,425 --> 00:19:56,185 Stop what? 299 00:19:56,305 --> 00:19:59,665 Khiloni... brother here is not against the Taj Mahal. 300 00:19:59,785 --> 00:20:00,945 He's just had too much to drink. 301 00:20:01,025 --> 00:20:02,665 He'll forget everything in the morning. 302 00:20:02,825 --> 00:20:03,985 Better explain to him. 303 00:20:05,345 --> 00:20:06,425 Come, Chote. We'll continue someplace else. 304 00:20:06,545 --> 00:20:07,385 He'll ruin all our businesses! 305 00:20:07,505 --> 00:20:10,945 Brother, don't spike your blood pressure over it. 306 00:20:12,025 --> 00:20:13,025 Brother? 307 00:20:14,025 --> 00:20:16,025 Leave it. Let him go. 308 00:20:16,545 --> 00:20:18,145 Don't spike your blood pressure over it. 309 00:20:20,785 --> 00:20:21,665 Brother. 310 00:20:21,865 --> 00:20:22,905 Brother. 311 00:20:23,425 --> 00:20:25,185 Brother. It's nothing. 312 00:20:25,305 --> 00:20:27,505 Don't feel offended by what they said. 313 00:20:27,905 --> 00:20:30,145 - Elections are around the corner. - What are you looking at? 314 00:20:30,265 --> 00:20:32,905 - Get lost. - This is not a drama. 315 00:20:33,545 --> 00:20:34,545 Go home. 316 00:21:24,665 --> 00:21:27,425 Vishnu... 317 00:21:53,385 --> 00:21:57,785 Have you ever seen a tomb in this world with a dome on top? 318 00:21:58,225 --> 00:22:01,545 With urn on the top and dozens of rooms below. 319 00:22:02,025 --> 00:22:05,185 And the rooms don't have doors. They are plastered. 320 00:22:05,985 --> 00:22:09,985 - Can't we run a DNA test... - Papa really outdid it this time. 321 00:22:10,025 --> 00:22:10,985 - Sushmita. - Yes. 322 00:22:11,025 --> 00:22:12,225 - Sushmita. - Yes. 323 00:22:12,345 --> 00:22:13,545 - Where are the keys? - What? 324 00:22:13,665 --> 00:22:14,945 - Where are the keys? - What happened? 325 00:22:15,025 --> 00:22:16,145 What happened, brother? Why are you screaming? 326 00:22:16,265 --> 00:22:17,625 - Where are the keys? - Papa took the scooter. 327 00:22:17,745 --> 00:22:19,105 - What happened? - But... 328 00:22:19,225 --> 00:22:20,745 Show sister-in-law the video. 329 00:22:20,865 --> 00:22:22,625 Which video? Show me quickly. 330 00:22:26,025 --> 00:22:29,785 Could it be possible to run a DNA test of the Taj Mahal? 331 00:22:30,025 --> 00:22:33,025 - DNA testing is not some joke. - What has papa done? 332 00:22:33,145 --> 00:22:36,145 One can make an entire blood report from a single drop of blood. 333 00:22:36,665 --> 00:22:42,145 Similarly, let them extract a stone and find out when it was built. 334 00:22:46,025 --> 00:22:47,545 Amazing. 335 00:22:49,025 --> 00:22:50,545 He did our job for us. 336 00:22:51,745 --> 00:22:52,745 Make it viral. 337 00:22:53,505 --> 00:22:54,505 See, brother Manoj. 338 00:22:54,625 --> 00:22:57,425 I told you they would all be here at this time. 339 00:22:59,705 --> 00:23:02,145 Will I have to meet all these people for a vote. 340 00:23:02,265 --> 00:23:05,385 It's necessary, Mr. President. It's the President's elections. 341 00:23:05,505 --> 00:23:06,905 It's the only thing that works. 342 00:23:07,025 --> 00:23:09,425 Pay attention. 343 00:23:10,145 --> 00:23:14,345 The opposition is now exposed, this time vote for Vishnu Das. 344 00:23:14,465 --> 00:23:18,425 The opposition is now exposed, this time vote for Vishnu Das. 345 00:23:18,545 --> 00:23:22,025 He has no faith in the Taj Mahal. 346 00:23:22,185 --> 00:23:23,665 What will he become the president of? 347 00:23:24,305 --> 00:23:25,705 He is right. 348 00:23:25,825 --> 00:23:26,665 He is right. 349 00:23:26,785 --> 00:23:28,825 He pretended to be some kind of agent all along. 350 00:23:29,025 --> 00:23:30,985 Singing glories of Shahjahan. 351 00:23:31,025 --> 00:23:34,985 But no one knew he was so full of hatred. 352 00:23:35,545 --> 00:23:38,385 I think... Khiloni made his move. 353 00:23:39,625 --> 00:23:41,985 - Did Khiloni tell you all this? - He must be high. 354 00:23:42,545 --> 00:23:43,945 What is Khiloni going to say? 355 00:23:44,225 --> 00:23:47,145 Everyone in Agra knows about this. 356 00:23:47,265 --> 00:23:50,745 And the rooms don't have doors. They are plastered. 357 00:23:50,905 --> 00:23:54,825 Could it be possible to run a DNA test of the Taj Mahal? 358 00:23:55,025 --> 00:23:57,665 DNA testing is not some joke. 359 00:23:58,185 --> 00:24:00,705 Whoever did this, but this is total chaos. 360 00:24:01,025 --> 00:24:03,345 You are the star of Agra now. 361 00:24:04,025 --> 00:24:06,785 - What have you done? - This is terrible. 362 00:24:07,025 --> 00:24:08,025 Total chaos. 363 00:24:20,185 --> 00:24:24,305 Have you ever seen a tomb in this world with a dome on top? 364 00:24:24,465 --> 00:24:25,505 Get a DNA test done... 365 00:24:25,625 --> 00:24:26,985 This DNA testing is not a joke. 366 00:24:27,025 --> 00:24:29,945 With several chambers. Have you ever seen any... 367 00:24:30,025 --> 00:24:32,985 This Vishnu has humiliated all the guides. 368 00:24:33,025 --> 00:24:35,665 This Vishnu Das should be sent to jail. 369 00:24:35,785 --> 00:24:36,545 You are right. 370 00:24:36,665 --> 00:24:37,745 Vishnu ji. Vishnu ji. 371 00:24:37,865 --> 00:24:39,025 Vishnu ji. 372 00:24:39,305 --> 00:24:40,785 You've stirred up a storm. 373 00:24:51,585 --> 00:24:52,625 Leave him alone. 374 00:24:53,385 --> 00:24:55,265 What will you get from taking so much stress? 375 00:24:57,345 --> 00:24:58,665 He isn't coming out of his room. 376 00:24:59,185 --> 00:25:00,865 Sitting inside quietly like a statue. 377 00:25:01,025 --> 00:25:03,745 No need to say a word now. 378 00:25:04,305 --> 00:25:06,465 He seems to be under a lot of stress. 379 00:25:06,585 --> 00:25:08,865 Stress? I am stressed. 380 00:25:09,785 --> 00:25:11,425 The sky is going to fall on our heads. 381 00:25:11,785 --> 00:25:13,985 Do you know what this means? 382 00:25:14,265 --> 00:25:17,185 Brother... nothing is going to happen. Everything will be alright. 383 00:25:17,305 --> 00:25:18,985 Yes, everything will be alright. 384 00:25:19,025 --> 00:25:20,545 Thakur ji will fix everything. 385 00:25:20,665 --> 00:25:21,785 Fine, then call Thakur ji to the rescue. 386 00:25:21,905 --> 00:25:22,905 Hey... 387 00:25:27,945 --> 00:25:32,025 Mr. Kushwa, did you watch the video of that guide? 388 00:25:32,705 --> 00:25:34,545 We've been reading this all our lives. 389 00:25:34,745 --> 00:25:36,305 There is no lack of theories out there. 390 00:25:36,825 --> 00:25:38,345 Now, they have floated a new one, 391 00:25:38,625 --> 00:25:40,585 claiming the Taj Mahal wasn't built by Shahjahan. 392 00:25:42,025 --> 00:25:43,825 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 393 00:25:43,945 --> 00:25:45,745 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 394 00:25:45,865 --> 00:25:47,425 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 395 00:25:47,545 --> 00:25:49,025 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 396 00:25:49,425 --> 00:25:50,185 Wait. 397 00:25:50,305 --> 00:25:53,545 Vishnu Das, first get a DNA test done on yourself, 398 00:25:53,665 --> 00:25:56,585 then ask for a DNA test of the Taj Mahal. 399 00:25:56,905 --> 00:25:58,385 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 400 00:25:58,505 --> 00:26:00,025 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 401 00:26:00,185 --> 00:26:01,505 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 402 00:26:01,625 --> 00:26:02,625 Vishnu ji. 403 00:26:03,305 --> 00:26:04,905 The association has received a complaint 404 00:26:05,025 --> 00:26:07,985 that you are floating wrong information about the Taj Mahal. 405 00:26:10,345 --> 00:26:15,225 Before you give any clarification, we have the entire video. 406 00:26:15,825 --> 00:26:18,545 I was in a drunken stupor. 407 00:26:18,665 --> 00:26:19,665 What? 408 00:26:20,425 --> 00:26:21,705 I was drunk. 409 00:26:21,905 --> 00:26:25,625 Meaning you disagree with whatever you said in that state. 410 00:26:25,745 --> 00:26:27,145 How can you say that, brother Iqbal? 411 00:26:27,265 --> 00:26:28,425 We have the entire video, 412 00:26:28,865 --> 00:26:31,305 where he is arguing with another guide, 413 00:26:31,545 --> 00:26:32,825 and cursing Shahjahan. 414 00:26:34,465 --> 00:26:36,985 Is this some trick to win the elections? 415 00:26:37,545 --> 00:26:38,705 Not at all. 416 00:26:38,825 --> 00:26:41,945 Do you know that your statement can spark communal riots? 417 00:26:42,025 --> 00:26:44,225 And the guide association will have to face humiliation. 418 00:26:44,345 --> 00:26:45,585 Great going. 419 00:26:46,585 --> 00:26:47,865 You exploit the Mughals for your livelihood 420 00:26:47,985 --> 00:26:49,105 while simultaneously cursing them. 421 00:26:49,225 --> 00:26:52,225 According to the rules of the guide association 422 00:26:52,345 --> 00:26:53,865 spreading misinformation is unacceptable. 423 00:26:53,985 --> 00:26:55,465 Then how could you? 424 00:26:55,745 --> 00:26:58,785 I am aware of the association's rules. 425 00:26:59,025 --> 00:27:01,465 But... these were my personal ideology. 426 00:27:01,585 --> 00:27:03,905 Exactly. Your ideology is totally wrong. 427 00:27:04,025 --> 00:27:05,105 He cannot be trusted. 428 00:27:05,225 --> 00:27:07,465 What if he holds an anointment ceremony in the Taj Mahal. 429 00:27:08,385 --> 00:27:11,865 You gave your word to me and the association... 430 00:27:12,025 --> 00:27:15,425 You will not repeat the actions of your father. 431 00:27:15,665 --> 00:27:18,465 Do you regret your actions? 432 00:27:22,265 --> 00:27:23,905 I do not have any regrets. 433 00:27:24,625 --> 00:27:29,385 I do not want your ideology to influence any tourist. 434 00:27:29,785 --> 00:27:31,465 So, you are suspended. 435 00:27:32,945 --> 00:27:34,905 - Baig sir, hear me out... - You can leave. 436 00:27:51,025 --> 00:27:52,025 Papa... 437 00:27:54,185 --> 00:27:56,865 Mr. Avinash. Sir has called you inside. 438 00:28:11,985 --> 00:28:13,265 Wait, Vishnu Das. 439 00:28:17,585 --> 00:28:19,745 You attempted to tarnish the Taj Mahal. 440 00:28:19,865 --> 00:28:22,265 Instead, I'm tarnishing yours. 441 00:28:31,265 --> 00:28:33,345 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 442 00:28:33,505 --> 00:28:35,025 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 443 00:28:35,305 --> 00:28:37,665 - Vishnu Das...! - Down-Down! 444 00:28:37,945 --> 00:28:40,145 On what basis are you suspending me? 445 00:28:41,025 --> 00:28:42,985 Who said you are being suspended? 446 00:28:43,705 --> 00:28:46,225 In fact, this is my personal advice. 447 00:28:46,545 --> 00:28:47,745 Take some days off. 448 00:28:47,865 --> 00:28:49,905 Your father needs you. 449 00:28:50,025 --> 00:28:52,025 I will not quit my job. 450 00:28:52,945 --> 00:28:53,985 Fine... 451 00:28:55,345 --> 00:28:58,385 we'll send this picture to the archaeological department. 452 00:28:58,825 --> 00:29:00,785 For your license suspension. 453 00:29:03,625 --> 00:29:07,145 Clicking pictures with the tourist in restricted areas. 454 00:29:08,025 --> 00:29:13,225 Could you be a part of this conspiracy along with Vishnu ji? 455 00:29:13,345 --> 00:29:15,145 What nonsense is this? 456 00:29:15,305 --> 00:29:16,465 Whatever... 457 00:29:17,305 --> 00:29:19,785 it's enough to get you suspended for a couple of years. 458 00:29:20,665 --> 00:29:23,785 Listen to my advice and take a few days off. 459 00:29:52,665 --> 00:29:53,665 What happened to him? 460 00:29:54,025 --> 00:29:55,465 Both of them were suspended. 461 00:29:55,945 --> 00:29:57,905 Suspension is not enough. 462 00:29:58,625 --> 00:29:59,905 We need to do something drastic. 463 00:30:00,985 --> 00:30:03,905 Why take a drastic step when a simple nudging can do the job. 464 00:30:04,025 --> 00:30:05,105 If I cross the boundary, 465 00:30:05,225 --> 00:30:08,025 people will say that Usman is seeking revenge. 466 00:30:08,225 --> 00:30:13,025 A vulnerable man fears no one. 467 00:30:13,745 --> 00:30:17,145 Winning and losing has no significance to him. 468 00:30:17,385 --> 00:30:19,025 He can go to any limits. 469 00:30:19,585 --> 00:30:23,745 Before the voice transforms into a rebellion, 470 00:30:24,025 --> 00:30:25,585 we must take action. 471 00:30:26,545 --> 00:30:28,905 I will keep an eye on him. Don't worry. 472 00:30:29,265 --> 00:30:30,465 I trust you. 473 00:30:31,385 --> 00:30:32,625 Do your job. 474 00:30:33,745 --> 00:30:35,345 That's the river of Yamuna. 475 00:30:35,585 --> 00:30:37,425 And facing it is the Mahtab garden. 476 00:30:38,585 --> 00:30:40,185 Do you want to take a dip in the river? 477 00:30:41,705 --> 00:30:42,705 Vishnu ji. 478 00:30:45,865 --> 00:30:46,905 Vishnu ji, I am really sorry. 479 00:30:47,025 --> 00:30:50,305 I didn't know Mahendra Das was your father. 480 00:30:50,985 --> 00:30:53,025 Let's go. Come. 481 00:31:02,385 --> 00:31:03,985 This is what Usman wanted. 482 00:31:04,745 --> 00:31:07,185 That you don't run for the presidential election. 483 00:31:08,225 --> 00:31:10,825 This was his opportunity, and he didn't miss it. 484 00:31:12,545 --> 00:31:14,225 Think of what we are going to do. 485 00:31:17,905 --> 00:31:18,985 I've an idea. 486 00:31:19,665 --> 00:31:21,585 Let's go to the association office tomorrow, 487 00:31:22,025 --> 00:31:23,585 and give an apology letter to Usman. 488 00:31:24,145 --> 00:31:25,745 What are you saying, brother Manoj? 489 00:31:26,025 --> 00:31:27,025 Give an apology letter. 490 00:31:27,825 --> 00:31:28,905 The video has become viral. 491 00:31:29,025 --> 00:31:30,185 He was humiliated. 492 00:31:30,985 --> 00:31:32,225 Brother lost his job. 493 00:31:32,545 --> 00:31:34,585 And that Usman will become the president now. 494 00:31:35,705 --> 00:31:37,825 He even blackened brother's face. 495 00:31:39,625 --> 00:31:40,825 Give an apology letter. 496 00:31:41,825 --> 00:31:43,425 The apology letter won't help. 497 00:31:43,705 --> 00:31:44,705 Then what should we do? 498 00:31:45,905 --> 00:31:46,945 What do we do? 499 00:31:47,545 --> 00:31:48,785 Sit idle? 500 00:31:49,225 --> 00:31:51,505 Who is telling you to sit idle? 501 00:31:52,305 --> 00:31:54,265 But I won't apologise under any circumstances. 502 00:31:54,385 --> 00:31:55,385 Never. 503 00:31:57,745 --> 00:31:59,265 I can't think of anything. 504 00:32:01,185 --> 00:32:05,185 Brother, what have you thought? 505 00:32:17,385 --> 00:32:18,545 What happened, papa? 506 00:32:19,665 --> 00:32:20,665 Papa... 507 00:32:21,265 --> 00:32:22,545 Hold on a minute. 508 00:32:24,545 --> 00:32:26,585 Drink some water. 509 00:32:31,825 --> 00:32:33,185 It's okay. It's okay. 510 00:32:41,785 --> 00:32:44,825 Sir, you should have bought a black colour mobile. 511 00:32:45,025 --> 00:32:46,225 Why did you buy a white one? 512 00:32:46,785 --> 00:32:48,145 It will get dirty quickly. 513 00:32:48,265 --> 00:32:49,785 It's a cell phone and not underwear, 514 00:32:50,305 --> 00:32:51,345 to get soiled. 515 00:32:51,465 --> 00:32:52,625 Unbelievable. 516 00:32:54,025 --> 00:32:55,465 Look at my selfie. 517 00:32:55,665 --> 00:32:56,705 Beautiful. 518 00:32:57,385 --> 00:32:58,665 It's got an amazing camera, sir. 519 00:32:58,785 --> 00:32:59,865 - Isn't it? - Yes. 520 00:33:01,025 --> 00:33:02,585 It cost me a bomb. 521 00:33:03,305 --> 00:33:04,505 Shashikant ji, hello. 522 00:33:04,625 --> 00:33:06,505 Welcome, welcome. 523 00:33:06,625 --> 00:33:07,825 This is Vishnu ji. 524 00:33:07,945 --> 00:33:09,025 Hello, sir. 525 00:33:09,985 --> 00:33:12,025 Go and complete Dubey's file. 526 00:33:12,145 --> 00:33:12,985 Okay. 527 00:33:13,025 --> 00:33:14,785 Come, please take a seat. 528 00:33:14,985 --> 00:33:16,825 - Come, sit. - Greetings. 529 00:33:17,025 --> 00:33:18,025 Come, sit. 530 00:33:22,505 --> 00:33:25,465 Shashikant ji, you have been making news recently. 531 00:33:27,425 --> 00:33:28,545 Meet Vishnu ji. 532 00:33:28,665 --> 00:33:29,585 Okay. 533 00:33:29,705 --> 00:33:30,945 And you know what the case is. 534 00:33:31,025 --> 00:33:33,425 Yes. His case is hot property. 535 00:33:34,225 --> 00:33:35,905 He's stirred up chaos all over Agra. 536 00:33:36,025 --> 00:33:37,025 Simply unbelievable. 537 00:33:37,665 --> 00:33:40,305 So, gentleman, how can I be of service? 538 00:33:40,585 --> 00:33:41,905 I want to file a case. 539 00:33:42,465 --> 00:33:43,825 Against who? Shahjahan? 540 00:33:44,025 --> 00:33:45,545 - Not Shahjahan? - Then? 541 00:33:45,745 --> 00:33:48,305 Against those responsible for distorting history. 542 00:33:49,025 --> 00:33:51,025 Those who have taught false narratives 543 00:33:51,425 --> 00:33:56,825 imposed inaccurate ideologies and misled the public. 544 00:33:59,385 --> 00:34:01,545 He speaks with the passion of a revolutionary. 545 00:34:02,545 --> 00:34:03,865 However, Vishnu ji, 546 00:34:04,465 --> 00:34:07,025 powerful rhetoric doesn't have the same impact in a court of law. 547 00:34:07,185 --> 00:34:09,265 One needs evidence. 548 00:34:09,625 --> 00:34:10,505 Do you have evidence? 549 00:34:10,625 --> 00:34:12,225 - Yes, I do. - What? 550 00:34:12,465 --> 00:34:16,465 I've been a guide at the Taj Mahal for 25 years. 551 00:34:17,185 --> 00:34:19,465 According to the stories I have heard, 552 00:34:19,945 --> 00:34:24,665 there are several chambers underneath the Taj Mahal. 553 00:34:25,185 --> 00:34:27,025 This is a subject of daily discussion, 554 00:34:27,425 --> 00:34:28,945 but no one's prepared to come forward. 555 00:34:29,025 --> 00:34:30,745 No one's ready to talk about it. 556 00:34:32,425 --> 00:34:35,225 - Have you seen the chamber? - Yes, I've been there several times. 557 00:34:35,625 --> 00:34:37,945 And I tried to look around. 558 00:34:38,345 --> 00:34:39,745 But it was all in vain. 559 00:34:39,945 --> 00:34:43,945 All the doors and windows were sealed with stones and bricks. 560 00:34:44,025 --> 00:34:46,185 These are eyes and not x-ray machines. 561 00:34:46,985 --> 00:34:47,985 What do you think? 562 00:34:48,545 --> 00:34:51,985 We should walk up to the judge and tell him our entire story, 563 00:34:52,985 --> 00:34:55,465 that Vishnu ji has been working at the Taj Mahal for 25 years. 564 00:34:55,585 --> 00:34:56,585 Yes. 565 00:34:56,785 --> 00:34:58,745 He's been sneaking into the chambers below. 566 00:34:59,305 --> 00:35:03,225 And he suspects there is a secret hidden underneath. 567 00:35:04,025 --> 00:35:05,425 Get it out, by any means. 568 00:35:05,785 --> 00:35:07,185 And the judge will immediately say, 569 00:35:07,705 --> 00:35:10,025 "How can we turn down Vishnu ji's request, break the lock". 570 00:35:10,945 --> 00:35:12,985 And the lock will open. Is it? 571 00:35:14,585 --> 00:35:15,705 Do you hear yourself? 572 00:35:16,345 --> 00:35:18,345 You are an educated man. This is not how it's done. 573 00:35:19,265 --> 00:35:20,545 We need evidence. 574 00:35:20,705 --> 00:35:22,505 - We have evidence. - Where? 575 00:35:22,625 --> 00:35:24,585 Then get a carbon dating done on the Taj Mahal. 576 00:35:25,025 --> 00:35:26,425 Or order an excavation. 577 00:35:26,985 --> 00:35:28,025 And evidence will be found. 578 00:35:28,185 --> 00:35:29,185 Right. Exactly. 579 00:35:30,345 --> 00:35:31,585 Excavation of the Taj Mahal...? 580 00:35:32,305 --> 00:35:33,545 The Seventh Wonder? 581 00:35:33,985 --> 00:35:36,425 Forget it. You sound absurd. 582 00:35:37,785 --> 00:35:39,945 It's not some canal, 583 00:35:40,625 --> 00:35:41,825 you are talking about digging up the Taj Mahal. 584 00:35:41,945 --> 00:35:43,225 You're overstepping your limits. 585 00:35:43,825 --> 00:35:45,985 Great historians, archaeologists, 586 00:35:46,185 --> 00:35:49,425 organisations, and philanthropists will come after you 587 00:35:49,545 --> 00:35:50,945 like a flock of crows. 588 00:35:51,345 --> 00:35:53,265 They will corner you. You will achieve nothing. 589 00:35:53,465 --> 00:35:55,225 In fact, the judge... 590 00:35:55,905 --> 00:35:58,345 will throw your case in the dustbin. 591 00:35:59,505 --> 00:36:02,505 - But someone has to... - Six PILs have been filed already. 592 00:36:02,705 --> 00:36:03,985 But they have all been rejected. 593 00:36:04,145 --> 00:36:07,745 You will gain nothing from filing the seventh one. 594 00:36:08,905 --> 00:36:10,345 You need evidence. 595 00:36:10,825 --> 00:36:12,545 Proof. Understand. 596 00:36:13,425 --> 00:36:14,705 Get that and I am on your side. 597 00:36:15,545 --> 00:36:16,745 And after that... 598 00:36:17,745 --> 00:36:19,465 the Qutub Minar is next. 599 00:36:19,785 --> 00:36:21,945 Fine, but I need some time. 600 00:36:22,025 --> 00:36:23,465 You have all the time in the world. 601 00:36:24,025 --> 00:36:26,865 The Taj Mahal isn't going anywhere, neither are you and me. 602 00:36:27,185 --> 00:36:29,505 Nor is the Taj Mahal turning black. Understood. 603 00:36:29,625 --> 00:36:32,025 Get some soft drinks. 604 00:36:32,305 --> 00:36:34,145 - No, no... it's okay. - Have a soft drink. 605 00:36:34,665 --> 00:36:36,385 No, no... 606 00:36:47,305 --> 00:36:51,625 "My restless heart remains unsettled." 607 00:36:52,025 --> 00:36:55,865 "The path ahead appears unclear." 608 00:36:59,465 --> 00:37:03,665 "My restless heart remains unsettled." 609 00:37:04,145 --> 00:37:07,825 "The path ahead appears unclear." 610 00:37:08,905 --> 00:37:15,305 "With time, the dust has settled on forgotten pages." 611 00:37:16,145 --> 00:37:20,825 "With time, the dust has settled on forgotten pages." 612 00:37:20,945 --> 00:37:25,505 "It seems as vast as infinity, yet as empty as zero." 613 00:37:25,625 --> 00:37:30,225 "The one who holds the torch of truth." 614 00:37:30,465 --> 00:37:35,865 "Can bring that truth into the light." 615 00:37:37,745 --> 00:37:45,745 "A dream lingers in my eyes." 616 00:37:47,025 --> 00:37:55,025 "And at the edge of the sky, thirst remains." 617 00:37:56,905 --> 00:38:01,785 "The stories of the past have wavered." 618 00:38:01,905 --> 00:38:06,385 "And the characters must be revived." 619 00:38:06,505 --> 00:38:11,305 "I must journey beyond the horizon." 620 00:38:11,425 --> 00:38:17,905 "Only then will my efforts come to fruition." 621 00:38:18,705 --> 00:38:22,945 "My restless heart is in turmoil." 622 00:38:23,305 --> 00:38:26,945 "And the path ahead seems unclear." 623 00:38:28,225 --> 00:38:29,545 - Hello. - Hello. 624 00:38:29,665 --> 00:38:31,145 My name is Vishnu Das. 625 00:38:31,265 --> 00:38:32,545 I am from Agra. 626 00:38:32,665 --> 00:38:33,785 Yes. 627 00:38:33,945 --> 00:38:36,025 Are you not the son of Mr. VN Vats? 628 00:38:36,185 --> 00:38:37,345 Yes, I am. 629 00:38:37,505 --> 00:38:39,185 I am glad to meet you. 630 00:38:39,825 --> 00:38:42,665 I am to expose the truth about the Taj Mahal. 631 00:38:43,025 --> 00:38:46,025 And I've heard your father has done extensive research. 632 00:38:46,425 --> 00:38:49,985 I want to read those and I need your help. 633 00:38:50,785 --> 00:38:56,025 This letter was written by American archaeologist Peter Williams... 634 00:38:56,545 --> 00:38:57,825 to Mahendra Das. 635 00:38:57,945 --> 00:38:59,985 He was my father and a guide himself. 636 00:39:00,665 --> 00:39:01,665 My father 637 00:39:01,785 --> 00:39:03,545 took your father and Peter Williams 638 00:39:03,665 --> 00:39:05,665 to chambers underneath the Taj Mahal. 639 00:39:05,985 --> 00:39:06,985 This is it. 640 00:39:08,305 --> 00:39:10,185 You are only wasting your time 641 00:39:10,785 --> 00:39:13,145 because no one wants to talk about it. 642 00:39:13,945 --> 00:39:16,145 Unfortunately, no one in our country 643 00:39:16,265 --> 00:39:18,665 wants to talk about what's essential. 644 00:39:19,025 --> 00:39:20,905 They waste their time discussing unimportant things. 645 00:39:21,025 --> 00:39:24,185 No one raises a question about why the history 646 00:39:24,425 --> 00:39:26,025 of our country was wrongly interpreted. 647 00:39:26,665 --> 00:39:30,265 But I want answers, that's why I will ask questions. 648 00:39:34,505 --> 00:39:38,825 "A few scattered pages." 649 00:39:39,305 --> 00:39:43,985 "A few fleeting moments in history." 650 00:39:46,465 --> 00:39:51,225 "How long will the truth continue to be lost?" 651 00:39:51,345 --> 00:39:56,025 "Hope has not abandoned my heart." 652 00:39:56,145 --> 00:40:00,705 "With determination, even the Ganga can be brought to the earth." 653 00:40:00,825 --> 00:40:05,665 "Ascetics dance in the wilderness." 654 00:40:05,785 --> 00:40:10,425 "I must achieve my goal." 655 00:40:10,585 --> 00:40:15,225 "I must venture beyond the horizon." 656 00:40:15,345 --> 00:40:21,585 "Only then will my efforts come to fruition." 657 00:40:22,505 --> 00:40:25,585 "A dream lingers in my eyes..." 658 00:40:25,705 --> 00:40:28,785 Shashikant ji... file the PIL. 659 00:40:28,945 --> 00:40:30,025 Are you serious? 660 00:40:30,305 --> 00:40:31,305 Did you find evidence? 661 00:40:31,425 --> 00:40:33,185 Yes, I found all the evidence. 662 00:40:33,865 --> 00:40:34,865 Very good. 663 00:40:35,385 --> 00:40:37,625 I thought you were never coming back. 664 00:40:37,985 --> 00:40:39,265 But you found evidence. 665 00:40:39,785 --> 00:40:40,785 That's great. 666 00:40:41,545 --> 00:40:43,785 Okay. I will file the PIL right away. 667 00:40:50,505 --> 00:40:51,985 - Ever seen a blue elephant? - Bittu. 668 00:40:52,025 --> 00:40:53,185 - Papa. - Bittu. 669 00:40:53,305 --> 00:40:54,945 Grandpa is back. 670 00:40:57,945 --> 00:40:59,465 Hello, kids. 671 00:40:59,985 --> 00:41:01,145 How are you? 672 00:41:01,425 --> 00:41:02,465 God bless you. 673 00:41:02,985 --> 00:41:03,985 Come on. 674 00:41:05,305 --> 00:41:07,345 Come on. 675 00:41:08,625 --> 00:41:10,385 Look, grandpa, I made this. 676 00:41:10,505 --> 00:41:11,305 Wow... 677 00:41:11,425 --> 00:41:14,025 He is lying, grandpa, I made this. 678 00:41:14,905 --> 00:41:20,585 Bittu... never take false credit of others' hard work. 679 00:41:20,745 --> 00:41:22,185 - Say sorry. - Sorry, Kittu. 680 00:41:23,425 --> 00:41:25,025 - Say I forgive you. - I forgive you. 681 00:41:25,625 --> 00:41:27,145 Now, finish your homework. 682 00:41:27,265 --> 00:41:28,385 Come on. 683 00:41:28,545 --> 00:41:29,665 Let's do it. 684 00:41:33,705 --> 00:41:35,305 Should I make some tea, father? 685 00:41:36,545 --> 00:41:37,545 Not yet. 686 00:41:38,465 --> 00:41:39,545 Where is Avinash? 687 00:41:39,665 --> 00:41:40,745 He will be home soon. 688 00:41:41,545 --> 00:41:44,145 Papa... all these books? 689 00:41:47,225 --> 00:41:48,505 - Back from your holidays? - Yes. 690 00:41:49,305 --> 00:41:50,305 Come. 691 00:41:50,745 --> 00:41:54,145 What was so urgent that you left without informing me? 692 00:41:54,865 --> 00:41:56,425 Do you know how worried we were? 693 00:41:57,545 --> 00:41:59,745 Since when did you start reading about the Taj Mahal? 694 00:42:01,385 --> 00:42:03,465 It's not mine. It's fathers. 695 00:42:04,185 --> 00:42:05,185 It's mine. 696 00:42:06,825 --> 00:42:09,945 I have made a decision... 697 00:42:10,785 --> 00:42:14,265 which might be right for me, 698 00:42:14,385 --> 00:42:16,665 but maybe not for you. 699 00:42:18,265 --> 00:42:24,425 I have... decided to file a PIL against the Taj Mahal. 700 00:42:24,745 --> 00:42:25,825 What? 701 00:42:26,025 --> 00:42:26,985 P... 702 00:42:27,185 --> 00:42:28,185 - PIL? - Yes. 703 00:42:29,185 --> 00:42:29,985 Taj Mahal? 704 00:42:30,025 --> 00:42:31,025 Yes. 705 00:42:31,385 --> 00:42:32,505 Has he lost his mind? 706 00:42:32,625 --> 00:42:34,225 - What are you saying? - No, No... 707 00:42:35,545 --> 00:42:39,025 The issue that made you jobless, 708 00:42:40,425 --> 00:42:43,225 from a guide I was reduced to a security guard. 709 00:42:44,505 --> 00:42:46,025 You don't want to let go of it. 710 00:42:46,585 --> 00:42:47,585 What will you gain? 711 00:42:47,905 --> 00:42:50,865 What will you gain from finding out who built the Taj Mahal? 712 00:42:51,025 --> 00:42:54,865 What will you gain from knowing who won Bigg Boss? 713 00:42:56,385 --> 00:42:59,385 What will you gain from knowing who won the IPL? 714 00:42:59,945 --> 00:43:01,785 It's not just about our knowledge, son. 715 00:43:03,025 --> 00:43:04,745 It's about our history. 716 00:43:05,745 --> 00:43:07,945 Do you know about the events in our history? 717 00:43:08,025 --> 00:43:09,665 What good is this history to me? 718 00:43:10,585 --> 00:43:12,985 Our history is filled with similar questions. 719 00:43:13,465 --> 00:43:14,945 How long will you keep asking these questions? 720 00:43:15,025 --> 00:43:16,305 How many spots will you dig up? 721 00:43:16,825 --> 00:43:21,505 And your questions have made us a laughing stock all over the city. 722 00:43:22,665 --> 00:43:23,625 Remember... 723 00:43:23,745 --> 00:43:26,265 They splashed ink on your face outside the association. 724 00:43:26,385 --> 00:43:27,985 But he's going to file a PIL. 725 00:43:28,025 --> 00:43:30,025 - And he won't budge. - Calm down. 726 00:43:30,425 --> 00:43:31,505 Right, papa. 727 00:43:31,705 --> 00:43:33,225 What if they come after us tomorrow? 728 00:43:33,345 --> 00:43:34,345 No. 729 00:43:35,345 --> 00:43:36,585 Aren't you scared? 730 00:43:37,825 --> 00:43:39,785 Honestly speaking, child. I am scared. 731 00:43:41,025 --> 00:43:42,185 Very scared. 732 00:43:43,025 --> 00:43:45,945 But this is not about my fear anymore. 733 00:43:47,345 --> 00:43:50,825 It's about our culture, our heritage. 734 00:43:51,385 --> 00:43:53,585 Such a grave punishment for being vocal about the truth. 735 00:43:54,625 --> 00:43:56,505 I understand they sacked me. 736 00:43:56,705 --> 00:43:57,825 But why him? 737 00:43:58,185 --> 00:43:59,585 Because I asked a question? 738 00:44:00,265 --> 00:44:03,385 Did you see the obscene comments 739 00:44:04,025 --> 00:44:08,745 about my daughter and your wife under the video? 740 00:44:10,545 --> 00:44:16,185 And... will this fix everything? 741 00:44:18,025 --> 00:44:19,545 Papa... 742 00:44:21,625 --> 00:44:24,425 You don't understand. 743 00:44:24,825 --> 00:44:26,625 They are influential people. 744 00:44:27,585 --> 00:44:28,665 Look, son. 745 00:44:29,705 --> 00:44:34,745 I want you to go stay with your wife's parents for a few days. 746 00:44:35,025 --> 00:44:36,265 - Hey... - No... 747 00:44:36,625 --> 00:44:37,625 How can you say this? 748 00:44:37,745 --> 00:44:39,025 No one's going anywhere, papa? 749 00:44:39,185 --> 00:44:41,425 - We cannot leave you alone... - Why doesn't he understand? 750 00:44:41,545 --> 00:44:43,385 No one's going anywhere. 751 00:44:43,985 --> 00:44:46,265 Yes... no one's going anywhere. 752 00:44:47,185 --> 00:44:49,905 When destruction is imminent, a person's intellect becomes distorted. 753 00:44:50,865 --> 00:44:51,865 Avinash... 754 00:44:58,625 --> 00:45:01,305 'Guide Vishnu Das has filed a petition against the Taj Mahal.' 755 00:45:01,425 --> 00:45:03,225 'It's the seventh petition against the Taj Mahal.' 756 00:45:03,345 --> 00:45:05,745 'The high court has rejected all the earlier petitions.' 757 00:45:05,865 --> 00:45:07,945 'The petition is filed against the 758 00:45:08,025 --> 00:45:10,425 false narrative about the Taj Mahal.' 759 00:45:10,545 --> 00:45:12,305 'Where the supporters are rejoicing, ' 760 00:45:12,425 --> 00:45:14,785 'whereas the opposition claims it's an effort to' 761 00:45:14,905 --> 00:45:18,465 'reduce the historic importance of the Taj Mahal.' 762 00:45:18,585 --> 00:45:21,185 'The Taj Mahal belongs to us, and we'll make it ours.' 763 00:45:21,305 --> 00:45:23,265 'This is not the Taj Mahal, it's Teju Mahalay.' 764 00:45:23,385 --> 00:45:25,505 'Tomorrow they will assert a claim over the Red Fort as well.' 765 00:45:25,625 --> 00:45:28,865 'Their forefathers built the tomb of Humayun too.' 766 00:45:28,985 --> 00:45:30,705 'Break it all down. Demolish everything.' 767 00:45:30,865 --> 00:45:32,545 'Shashikant ji, can you hear us?' 768 00:45:32,665 --> 00:45:33,705 'Loud and clear.' 769 00:45:33,865 --> 00:45:35,465 'So, what is your opinion?' 770 00:45:35,625 --> 00:45:39,585 'Do you think the petition you filed in court will get accepted?' 771 00:45:39,705 --> 00:45:43,465 'I am glad that I am defending this case.' 772 00:45:43,585 --> 00:45:47,865 'Secondly... you can conceal the truth...' 773 00:45:47,985 --> 00:45:49,425 Father doesn't understand. 774 00:45:50,225 --> 00:45:52,545 Till now people only made fun of him in Agra. 775 00:45:53,545 --> 00:45:55,305 Now, he will be mocked all over the country. 776 00:45:56,745 --> 00:46:00,905 He created such a big stir right under your noses. 777 00:46:01,785 --> 00:46:02,945 What were you doing? 778 00:46:03,545 --> 00:46:07,265 I didn't realise it would escalate to this level. 779 00:46:07,385 --> 00:46:08,865 You didn't realise? 780 00:46:10,025 --> 00:46:12,025 Why did I make you keep an eye on him? 781 00:46:15,025 --> 00:46:16,225 You should only, 782 00:46:17,025 --> 00:46:20,625 only me and my community have entitlement over the Taj Mahal. 783 00:46:20,745 --> 00:46:23,585 How can I stay quiet if someone casts an eye on it? 784 00:46:23,705 --> 00:46:25,545 I know him very well, brother Nawaz. 785 00:46:25,665 --> 00:46:27,345 He would never dare to take such a step. 786 00:46:27,905 --> 00:46:30,105 Some big shot has his back. 787 00:46:30,225 --> 00:46:31,705 Have you heard the saying? 788 00:46:32,705 --> 00:46:36,585 What's the point of crying over spilt milk? 789 00:46:37,265 --> 00:46:41,145 And before that Vishnu flies too high, 790 00:46:42,545 --> 00:46:44,145 we must clip his wings. 791 00:46:44,665 --> 00:46:47,385 In fact, we should rip them off. 792 00:46:48,505 --> 00:46:49,465 I'll do something. 793 00:46:49,585 --> 00:46:50,625 You will do nothing. 794 00:46:50,745 --> 00:46:54,865 I will handle this matter from this point on. 795 00:46:55,545 --> 00:46:57,465 - But... - Get lost. 796 00:47:02,945 --> 00:47:05,985 Do you see how this infidel has set his 797 00:47:06,025 --> 00:47:09,145 greedy eyes on our ancestral heritage? 798 00:47:09,345 --> 00:47:11,625 I will never let them succeed in their intentions. 799 00:47:11,745 --> 00:47:14,105 - "Call of Takbir. - Allah is the Greatest!" 800 00:47:14,225 --> 00:47:16,705 - "Call of Takbir. - Allah is the Greatest!" 801 00:47:17,345 --> 00:47:18,705 Come on, say bye to grandpa. 802 00:47:19,385 --> 00:47:21,185 - Come on. - Bye, grandma. Bye, mom, bye, aunty. 803 00:47:21,305 --> 00:47:22,465 Bye. 804 00:47:26,625 --> 00:47:27,785 Shashikant ji, you? 805 00:47:29,425 --> 00:47:32,025 Vishnu ji, I must speak with you urgently? 806 00:47:32,545 --> 00:47:34,185 Please come. 807 00:47:35,025 --> 00:47:36,705 - Hello. - Hello uncle. 808 00:47:39,945 --> 00:47:43,305 Vishnu ji, I cannot defend your case. 809 00:47:44,025 --> 00:47:45,025 I apologise. 810 00:47:46,145 --> 00:47:47,145 Please, forgive me. 811 00:47:47,705 --> 00:47:48,745 You cannot? 812 00:47:49,545 --> 00:47:50,545 But why? 813 00:48:04,545 --> 00:48:05,945 They killed Sugar. 814 00:48:10,825 --> 00:48:11,905 Sugar. 815 00:48:12,025 --> 00:48:14,025 - They shot him. - What happened to Sugar? 816 00:48:14,585 --> 00:48:15,785 What is this? 817 00:48:16,025 --> 00:48:18,505 Sugar... Sugar... 818 00:48:21,865 --> 00:48:23,745 We only killed your dog this time. 819 00:48:24,025 --> 00:48:27,785 If you don't drop this case, you will die a dog's death. 820 00:48:30,425 --> 00:48:33,425 He had four-five months little babies. 821 00:48:33,705 --> 00:48:34,705 Imagine. 822 00:48:35,265 --> 00:48:36,825 They are threatening my family. 823 00:48:36,985 --> 00:48:38,305 Claiming they will kill each one. 824 00:48:38,425 --> 00:48:41,025 Be quiet. 825 00:48:41,905 --> 00:48:44,185 I had no... 826 00:48:46,025 --> 00:48:47,025 I apologise. 827 00:48:49,825 --> 00:48:53,985 Shashikant ji, if you don't defend my court, 828 00:48:54,705 --> 00:48:55,945 then who else will. 829 00:48:57,185 --> 00:48:59,225 And the court hearing is on Tuesday. 830 00:49:00,305 --> 00:49:01,425 Where will I go? 831 00:49:01,905 --> 00:49:03,145 No one will take up your case. 832 00:49:03,465 --> 00:49:04,465 What? 833 00:49:06,625 --> 00:49:08,585 There's chaos in the entire bar council. 834 00:49:08,945 --> 00:49:09,945 Everyone's scared. 835 00:49:11,985 --> 00:49:13,025 Thakur ji. 836 00:49:31,225 --> 00:49:35,025 The hearing on the petition is scheduled for today in the high court. 837 00:49:35,185 --> 00:49:38,865 And responding to this petition... Senior advocate Anwar Rashid. 838 00:49:38,985 --> 00:49:42,025 Here comes his car... We will soon be talking to him. 839 00:49:43,145 --> 00:49:44,265 Let's talk to Mr. Rashid. 840 00:49:44,385 --> 00:49:46,025 Stay back. Back. Rashid sir has arrived. 841 00:49:46,145 --> 00:49:47,145 Back. Stay back. 842 00:49:47,265 --> 00:49:49,945 Please, stay back. Move. 843 00:49:50,625 --> 00:49:52,705 Please, stay back. 844 00:49:57,545 --> 00:49:59,745 Please, side. Stay back. 845 00:49:59,945 --> 00:50:03,265 - Stay back. Move. - Sir... sir... 846 00:50:04,305 --> 00:50:07,385 Rashid sir, what is your opinion on the PIL against the Taj Mahal. 847 00:50:07,505 --> 00:50:09,425 The guide is filing a case against Taj Mahal. 848 00:50:09,545 --> 00:50:10,745 He must have a solid reason. 849 00:50:10,865 --> 00:50:12,585 People are raising questions about the Taj Mahal. 850 00:50:12,705 --> 00:50:14,145 What is your opinion? 851 00:50:14,305 --> 00:50:16,105 It's become a recent trend. 852 00:50:16,225 --> 00:50:19,225 People who are sitting at home and squatting flies are filing PILs. 853 00:50:19,665 --> 00:50:21,785 This is a historic monument of the country at stake. 854 00:50:21,905 --> 00:50:24,625 Just like the earlier six times, 855 00:50:24,705 --> 00:50:28,345 the judge will throw this out of the... 856 00:50:33,785 --> 00:50:35,025 But, sir are you hundred percent confident 857 00:50:35,185 --> 00:50:36,185 that the case will be rejected? 858 00:50:36,305 --> 00:50:37,465 Hundred percent. 859 00:50:37,785 --> 00:50:39,985 - Sir, sir... - Rashid sir. Rashid sir. 860 00:50:40,545 --> 00:50:41,985 According to advocate Rashid 861 00:50:42,025 --> 00:50:45,545 this PIL will get rejected like the earlier six times. 862 00:50:47,945 --> 00:50:50,025 State Vs Vishnu Das. 863 00:50:58,385 --> 00:50:59,705 Who is Vishnu Das? 864 00:51:00,785 --> 00:51:01,785 That's me. 865 00:51:04,265 --> 00:51:05,345 Your lawyer? 866 00:51:05,705 --> 00:51:08,265 I am going to defend this case myself. 867 00:51:08,665 --> 00:51:10,265 Then why are you sitting over there? 868 00:51:10,465 --> 00:51:11,545 Should I sit at the back? 869 00:51:11,665 --> 00:51:12,905 No, come in the front. 870 00:51:13,025 --> 00:51:14,025 I see... 871 00:51:14,905 --> 00:51:16,625 - I'll go. - All the best. 872 00:51:17,905 --> 00:51:20,225 You filed this PIL against the Taj Mahal. 873 00:51:20,345 --> 00:51:23,505 Under Article 226, 874 00:51:23,905 --> 00:51:26,545 I have asked the Archaeological Department 875 00:51:26,745 --> 00:51:28,105 what evidence they have to prove that 876 00:51:28,225 --> 00:51:29,745 the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan. 877 00:51:30,585 --> 00:51:32,345 Additionally, I would like to inquire with the Education Board 878 00:51:32,465 --> 00:51:34,865 on what grounds the history of the Taj 879 00:51:34,945 --> 00:51:37,465 Mahal was documented and taught ahead. 880 00:51:37,665 --> 00:51:39,585 And I asked the government 881 00:51:39,705 --> 00:51:44,465 what's underneath the Taj Mahal which is being concealed. 882 00:51:45,785 --> 00:51:47,025 Do you think 883 00:51:47,745 --> 00:51:50,545 the archaeological department did not do their job properly? 884 00:51:50,985 --> 00:51:52,785 Or are you wiser than the education board? 885 00:51:52,905 --> 00:51:53,745 No. 886 00:51:53,865 --> 00:51:57,345 Or are you claiming they recorded this false narrative intentionally? 887 00:51:57,465 --> 00:52:02,465 Sir, my question is not to challenge anyone's ability or knowledge. 888 00:52:02,585 --> 00:52:05,185 It's about the history of the Taj Mahal. 889 00:52:05,305 --> 00:52:06,385 The discovery 890 00:52:06,505 --> 00:52:08,985 and rectification of history are necessary for a bright future. 891 00:52:09,225 --> 00:52:13,985 And the Taj Mahal's history has more glamour than truth. 892 00:52:14,745 --> 00:52:16,465 Story of unwavering love... 893 00:52:17,705 --> 00:52:19,665 Love story... symbol of love story. 894 00:52:19,785 --> 00:52:21,425 These are filmy narratives. 895 00:52:21,625 --> 00:52:23,025 But the truth is different. 896 00:52:23,145 --> 00:52:24,465 Is this your first time in court? 897 00:52:24,585 --> 00:52:26,425 No, I've seen it from outside many times. 898 00:52:26,545 --> 00:52:27,945 This is my first time in the court. 899 00:52:29,025 --> 00:52:30,025 Silence. 900 00:52:30,305 --> 00:52:31,625 Don't talk about philosophy here. 901 00:52:31,745 --> 00:52:32,945 Let's talk about facts. 902 00:52:36,225 --> 00:52:38,145 My lord, with your permission, may I? 903 00:52:38,385 --> 00:52:39,745 Yes, Mr. Anwar Rashid. 904 00:52:40,425 --> 00:52:41,505 Thank you your honour. 905 00:52:42,145 --> 00:52:45,305 My lord, the world seeks facts. 906 00:52:45,545 --> 00:52:47,305 Vishnu ji is digging for them. 907 00:52:50,025 --> 00:52:52,225 My Lord, for 30 years, 908 00:52:52,545 --> 00:52:56,185 the Taj Mahal was a source of livelihood and respect for Vishnu ji. 909 00:52:56,665 --> 00:52:58,785 Suddenly, he is now slandering it. 910 00:52:59,225 --> 00:53:00,225 Why? 911 00:53:00,385 --> 00:53:03,345 Because Vishnu Das ji could not achieve anything on his own. 912 00:53:03,465 --> 00:53:05,825 So he has resorted to attacking the Taj Mahal. 913 00:53:06,305 --> 00:53:08,185 My lord, this PIL 914 00:53:08,625 --> 00:53:10,945 is less of a public interest litigation 915 00:53:11,025 --> 00:53:13,945 and more of a publicity interest litigation. 916 00:53:14,385 --> 00:53:16,225 If this turns out to be a publicity stunt, 917 00:53:16,465 --> 00:53:18,505 I will set an example through this case. 918 00:53:18,905 --> 00:53:21,185 And you will have to pay a heavy penalty. 919 00:53:21,625 --> 00:53:25,705 My lord, the Taj Mahal is nothing short of a temple for me. 920 00:53:26,385 --> 00:53:27,785 See for yourself, my lord. 921 00:53:27,985 --> 00:53:30,745 He's already declared the Taj Mahal as a temple. 922 00:53:30,865 --> 00:53:32,465 My Lord, for me, my actions are like prayers, 923 00:53:32,585 --> 00:53:34,185 and my workplace is my temple. 924 00:53:34,545 --> 00:53:37,905 The Taj Mahal has served as a livelihood for three generations. 925 00:53:38,145 --> 00:53:40,265 But that doesn't mean I won't ask questions. 926 00:53:40,385 --> 00:53:43,545 And our culture gives us the right to question even God. 927 00:53:43,905 --> 00:53:45,345 Vishnu ji, come to the point. 928 00:53:45,465 --> 00:53:48,865 The point is, my lord, the Taj Mahal was not built by Shahjahan. 929 00:53:49,025 --> 00:53:50,825 They acquired a Hindu king's palace, 930 00:53:50,945 --> 00:53:54,145 renovated it and converted it to a tomb. 931 00:53:55,025 --> 00:53:59,025 Vishnu ji is repeating the same statement over and over again. 932 00:53:59,665 --> 00:54:03,545 We've heard these debates on social media. 933 00:54:03,785 --> 00:54:05,825 Vishnu ji. Facts. 934 00:54:06,025 --> 00:54:09,945 My lord, I want to ask Rashid ji with your permission, 935 00:54:10,225 --> 00:54:12,345 has he seen the Taj Mahal? 936 00:54:13,945 --> 00:54:15,745 I've seen it a dozen times. 937 00:54:15,945 --> 00:54:17,985 Not on social media or on cell phones. 938 00:54:18,025 --> 00:54:18,945 Then... 939 00:54:19,025 --> 00:54:19,905 In reality. 940 00:54:20,025 --> 00:54:21,385 Have you seen it in reality? 941 00:54:22,025 --> 00:54:24,545 I've seen it in reality, on postcards, 942 00:54:24,665 --> 00:54:27,465 on cell phones, in documentaries and also in films. 943 00:54:27,585 --> 00:54:29,385 Then you must have tasted Taj Mahal Tea as well. 944 00:54:29,505 --> 00:54:33,225 I meant if you had seen the Taj Mahal in reality, 945 00:54:33,505 --> 00:54:34,865 and closely, 946 00:54:35,265 --> 00:54:39,505 and studied it then questions would have arisen in your mind as well. 947 00:54:43,665 --> 00:54:46,865 Your honour, look at these photos. 948 00:54:48,825 --> 00:54:51,585 These pictures are of the outer corridors of the Taj Mahal. 949 00:54:51,705 --> 00:54:53,625 You will see several chambers. 950 00:54:53,865 --> 00:54:56,585 Each chamber is used for a different purpose. 951 00:54:56,905 --> 00:54:59,345 Guest room. Security room. Kitchen. 952 00:54:59,465 --> 00:55:00,945 It also had a cow shed, your honour. 953 00:55:01,305 --> 00:55:03,265 What is the use of a cow shed in a tomb? 954 00:55:03,465 --> 00:55:05,025 Was Shahjahan a cow devotee? 955 00:55:06,785 --> 00:55:07,905 Objection, my lord. 956 00:55:09,585 --> 00:55:13,905 My lord, it's obvious when the emperor used to visit the tomb, 957 00:55:14,025 --> 00:55:18,545 he was accompanied by his soldiers, chief, and other people. 958 00:55:19,265 --> 00:55:23,345 So they used to make preparations according to a king, Quite right. 959 00:55:24,345 --> 00:55:27,025 Shahjahan was an aged man. 960 00:55:27,225 --> 00:55:28,785 He probably rested at the tomb. 961 00:55:28,905 --> 00:55:29,985 Used to have a meal. 962 00:55:30,025 --> 00:55:32,385 And probably even drank the milk from the cow shed. 963 00:55:32,505 --> 00:55:35,505 But there was also a music room. 964 00:55:36,225 --> 00:55:37,345 Music room. 965 00:55:37,465 --> 00:55:39,825 What is the point of a music room in a tomb? 966 00:55:40,265 --> 00:55:43,025 Did Shahjahan use to entertain himself at the tomb? 967 00:55:44,625 --> 00:55:45,625 Silence. 968 00:55:46,025 --> 00:55:48,665 Vishnu ji, mind your language. 969 00:55:48,825 --> 00:55:50,225 Sir, I only meant... 970 00:55:50,505 --> 00:55:51,785 I want facts. 971 00:55:51,905 --> 00:55:53,665 Yes, okay. 972 00:55:54,865 --> 00:55:56,025 Sir, 973 00:55:57,465 --> 00:56:00,745 this is a picture of the Taj Mahal's top. 974 00:56:01,625 --> 00:56:02,945 It's called a pinnacle. 975 00:56:03,225 --> 00:56:05,945 If you look closely at the pinnacle, 976 00:56:06,345 --> 00:56:09,025 you will see an urn, coconut and mango leaves. 977 00:56:09,545 --> 00:56:12,665 And also the half-moon that's visible on Shiv ji's forehead. 978 00:56:13,025 --> 00:56:16,185 These things will appear like a trident. 979 00:56:16,505 --> 00:56:18,825 And the trident is a symbol of Sanatan Dharma. 980 00:56:19,345 --> 00:56:23,585 What surprises me is why these Vedic symbols are created in a tomb? 981 00:56:23,905 --> 00:56:25,545 Was Shahjahan Sanatani? 982 00:56:25,705 --> 00:56:30,465 My lord, if Vishnu ji sees beyond this conspiracy, 983 00:56:30,585 --> 00:56:34,225 then he will see that half moon is also the symbol of Islam 984 00:56:34,345 --> 00:56:37,385 which is installed on mosques and tombs alike. 985 00:56:37,505 --> 00:56:38,745 And secondly, my lord. 986 00:56:43,265 --> 00:56:47,305 There is Allah-o-Akbar written over the pinnacle as well. 987 00:56:48,505 --> 00:56:53,385 My lord, for a person who's converted a palace into a tomb overnight, 988 00:56:53,505 --> 00:56:56,105 it's not a big deal to write Allah-o-Akbar. 989 00:56:56,225 --> 00:56:57,465 Objection, my lord. 990 00:56:57,705 --> 00:57:00,145 What sort of nonsense is he talking over and over? 991 00:57:00,265 --> 00:57:02,225 Converted. Converted. 992 00:57:02,345 --> 00:57:04,705 Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal from the foundation up. 993 00:57:04,825 --> 00:57:05,825 What did he build? 994 00:57:06,425 --> 00:57:07,625 A tomb for his wife. 995 00:57:07,745 --> 00:57:09,425 - But that's a sin. - What? 996 00:57:09,665 --> 00:57:12,185 According to Islam, constructing a building over a tomb is a sin. 997 00:57:12,305 --> 00:57:13,425 It's anti-Islamic. 998 00:57:13,585 --> 00:57:16,185 But he went against the Islamic laws as well. 999 00:57:16,305 --> 00:57:21,745 The tombs were built only to seize the lands and the palaces. 1000 00:57:22,145 --> 00:57:25,985 My lord, we are here to debate on the Taj Mahal and not on Islam. 1001 00:57:26,025 --> 00:57:29,025 Then why is Islam associated with the Taj Mahal? 1002 00:57:29,185 --> 00:57:30,945 - Objection, my lord. - It's a great trick he has, my lord. 1003 00:57:31,025 --> 00:57:33,105 When he doesn't know the question, he changes the answer. 1004 00:57:33,225 --> 00:57:35,225 What sort of dialogue are we having in court? 1005 00:57:35,385 --> 00:57:38,025 Mr. Vishnu, stick to your point. 1006 00:57:38,145 --> 00:57:40,585 Tell us how is this a Hindu palace. 1007 00:57:40,705 --> 00:57:41,905 I tell you how, your honour. 1008 00:57:46,465 --> 00:57:50,345 My lord, the architects left behind 1009 00:57:50,625 --> 00:57:52,705 symbols on the white marble floor of the Taj Mahal. 1010 00:57:52,865 --> 00:57:55,545 Some of them are the Swastik, conch, 1011 00:57:55,625 --> 00:57:58,585 trident, round lotus, cannabis leaves, 1012 00:57:58,705 --> 00:58:01,025 Om symbols, snake figures. 1013 00:58:01,185 --> 00:58:02,705 These are all Vedic symbols. 1014 00:58:02,825 --> 00:58:04,665 These Vedic symbols exist 1015 00:58:04,905 --> 00:58:08,025 because this palace belonged to the Hindu king Maan Singh. 1016 00:58:08,425 --> 00:58:12,745 Which Shahjahan took from King Maan Singhs' grandson Jai Singh, 1017 00:58:12,865 --> 00:58:14,865 to bury his wife Mumtaz. 1018 00:58:15,025 --> 00:58:16,425 My lord, maybe Vishnu ji doesn't know 1019 00:58:16,545 --> 00:58:18,665 the difference between a palace and a mansion. 1020 00:58:19,265 --> 00:58:22,545 It was King Jai Singh's mansion, 1021 00:58:22,825 --> 00:58:24,585 which Shahjahan took from him. 1022 00:58:25,265 --> 00:58:28,945 In exchange, he gave four mansions to King Jai Singh. 1023 00:58:29,465 --> 00:58:32,745 Four manors in exchange for one mansion, my lord. 1024 00:58:33,185 --> 00:58:37,025 And Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal from its foundation. 1025 00:58:37,225 --> 00:58:38,105 Unbelievable. 1026 00:58:38,225 --> 00:58:40,385 He was the emperor of India. 1027 00:58:40,665 --> 00:58:42,305 Did he have any shortage of land? 1028 00:58:42,505 --> 00:58:45,905 My lord, Shahjahan wanted to build it in that same location. 1029 00:58:46,145 --> 00:58:47,865 Because it was a beautiful piece of land, 1030 00:58:47,985 --> 00:58:49,385 and on the curve of the river. 1031 00:58:49,705 --> 00:58:52,905 The reflection of the Taj Mahal could be seen in the water. 1032 00:58:53,865 --> 00:58:57,425 The tradition of building temples and palaces on riverbanks 1033 00:58:57,545 --> 00:58:59,025 has been followed since ancient times in India. 1034 00:58:59,185 --> 00:59:01,585 From the temples of Somnath to the banks of Benares. 1035 00:59:01,745 --> 00:59:03,305 Whether you go to the South or North, 1036 00:59:03,425 --> 00:59:05,025 you see thousands of such temples. 1037 00:59:05,145 --> 00:59:07,665 My lord, this doesn't mean no one else can make it? 1038 00:59:09,025 --> 00:59:13,385 Mughal architecture is mesmerising in the entire world. 1039 00:59:13,545 --> 00:59:16,785 The tomb of Humayun, the Red Fort of Delhi, the fort of Agra. 1040 00:59:17,025 --> 00:59:19,505 And the Taj Mahal is a piece of wonder. 1041 00:59:20,025 --> 00:59:21,705 It really is a wonder, your honour. 1042 00:59:22,265 --> 00:59:24,745 The Mughals couldn't build even a single 1043 00:59:24,865 --> 00:59:27,425 piece of monument in their own country. 1044 00:59:27,625 --> 00:59:30,305 And they are building one piece of art after another in our country. 1045 00:59:30,425 --> 00:59:31,985 Unfortunately, your honour, 1046 00:59:32,025 --> 00:59:35,985 the world is unaware of Indian architecture. 1047 00:59:36,505 --> 00:59:38,225 Because they didn't receive any PR, 1048 00:59:38,345 --> 00:59:39,545 nor any films were shot around it, 1049 00:59:39,625 --> 00:59:41,105 and no articles were written about it. 1050 00:59:41,225 --> 00:59:44,465 And our wicked historians did not leave a single mention. 1051 00:59:44,665 --> 00:59:47,305 But let me remind you of their brilliance. 1052 00:59:47,425 --> 00:59:49,665 Ajanta-Ellora. Khajuraho. 1053 00:59:49,825 --> 00:59:52,345 Gomteshwar Statue, Nalanda University, 1054 00:59:52,465 --> 00:59:54,545 Meenaxi, Aman and several others. 1055 00:59:55,025 --> 00:59:58,985 And these pieces of art were built much before these attackers arrived. 1056 01:00:00,385 --> 01:00:05,225 This is the trick used by people like you and others. 1057 01:00:05,425 --> 01:00:08,025 These attackers are associated with pieces of art. 1058 01:00:08,185 --> 01:00:09,905 Thousands of temples were demolished. 1059 01:00:10,225 --> 01:00:14,905 And instead of recording their malevolent actions in history, 1060 01:00:15,305 --> 01:00:16,705 it was glamorised. 1061 01:00:16,825 --> 01:00:20,905 Like calling them "Lover Boy" or "The Great". 1062 01:00:21,145 --> 01:00:22,945 Movies and songs were written on them. 1063 01:00:23,025 --> 01:00:24,345 And much more. 1064 01:00:24,625 --> 01:00:26,825 But this is their true work of art. 1065 01:00:28,265 --> 01:00:31,505 Once the Taj Mahal undergoes carbon dating, Mr. Anwar Rashid, 1066 01:00:31,625 --> 01:00:33,385 then we'll come across another amazing fact. 1067 01:00:33,705 --> 01:00:37,025 Your honour, he wants a carbon dating done on that Taj Mahal. 1068 01:00:37,345 --> 01:00:41,025 But according to me he should undergo carbon dating personally, 1069 01:00:41,145 --> 01:00:43,745 to find out where this hatred comes from. 1070 01:00:43,865 --> 01:00:46,305 You should also undergo carbon dating, Rashid sir. 1071 01:00:46,505 --> 01:00:48,425 You'll turn out to be my carbon copy. 1072 01:00:49,665 --> 01:00:50,505 What did you say? 1073 01:00:50,625 --> 01:00:51,625 What you heard. 1074 01:00:51,745 --> 01:00:52,785 See, your honour. 1075 01:00:53,145 --> 01:00:56,785 The kind of hatred he is harbouring for a particular sect. 1076 01:00:57,025 --> 01:00:59,145 This is not about the Taj Mahal at all. 1077 01:00:59,305 --> 01:01:02,305 It has deviated in a completely different direction. 1078 01:01:02,905 --> 01:01:06,545 He is targeting a special community... 1079 01:01:06,665 --> 01:01:07,865 Let me say it directly 1080 01:01:07,985 --> 01:01:11,305 he is looking for ways to target the minority of the country. 1081 01:01:14,385 --> 01:01:17,025 Your honour, no minority or majority are being targeted here. 1082 01:01:17,305 --> 01:01:19,425 It's the heritage of the country which is being targeted. 1083 01:01:19,545 --> 01:01:20,945 Enough of this discussion. 1084 01:01:26,865 --> 01:01:30,145 Both the parties presented their arguments. 1085 01:01:31,705 --> 01:01:33,505 The Taj Mahal is a world heritage, 1086 01:01:33,825 --> 01:01:38,665 visited every year by millions of tourists from all over the world. 1087 01:01:38,785 --> 01:01:41,665 So the Taj Mahal is a matter of public interest. 1088 01:01:41,985 --> 01:01:47,625 The points presented by Vishnu Das in this court cannot be ignored. 1089 01:01:48,025 --> 01:01:51,825 So the court issues a notice to the education board, historians 1090 01:01:51,945 --> 01:01:56,025 and archaeological department to present evidence and documents 1091 01:01:56,185 --> 01:01:58,345 associated with the creation of the Taj Mahal. 1092 01:01:58,465 --> 01:01:59,865 This petition is admitted. 1093 01:02:00,185 --> 01:02:02,465 The next hearing will be on the 15th. 1094 01:02:04,385 --> 01:02:06,025 Thank you. 1095 01:02:14,265 --> 01:02:15,705 - Vishnu ji. - Yes. 1096 01:02:17,385 --> 01:02:20,505 You have no idea which path you have set out on. 1097 01:02:21,745 --> 01:02:24,025 You worry about the path, Rashid. 1098 01:02:24,665 --> 01:02:26,465 It's going to be a smooth ride for me. 1099 01:02:47,705 --> 01:02:51,145 'The high court has accepted the petition of Vishnu Das.' 1100 01:02:51,265 --> 01:02:54,465 'It's the first petition against the Taj Mahal in the history of India' 1101 01:02:54,585 --> 01:02:56,305 'which has been accepted.' 1102 01:02:56,505 --> 01:02:58,465 'The high court has accepted the first 1103 01:02:58,545 --> 01:03:00,585 PIL concerning the iconic Taj Mahal.' 1104 01:03:09,585 --> 01:03:12,185 The high court has accepted the petition of Vishnu Das. 1105 01:03:12,305 --> 01:03:14,385 As you can, there is a feeling of joy in Vishnu Das ji's family. 1106 01:03:14,505 --> 01:03:17,145 In fact, there is a moment of celebration in the neighbourhood. 1107 01:03:17,265 --> 01:03:18,145 Vishnu Das ji has arrived. 1108 01:03:18,265 --> 01:03:20,945 Let's talk to him and find out how he feels. 1109 01:03:21,025 --> 01:03:24,905 - Cameraman, focus on Vishnu ji. - Vishnu ji. 1110 01:03:25,025 --> 01:03:28,105 - Vishnu ji, how are you feeling? - The court has accepted your PIL. 1111 01:03:28,225 --> 01:03:29,865 How are you feeling? 1112 01:03:30,465 --> 01:03:32,705 Focus the camera over here. Come forward. 1113 01:03:32,825 --> 01:03:34,265 Come forward, camera. 1114 01:03:34,625 --> 01:03:36,545 Vishnu ji. We have a question for you. 1115 01:03:36,665 --> 01:03:38,945 Advocate Anwar Rashid has accused you 1116 01:03:39,025 --> 01:03:41,745 that the PIL against the Taj Mahal is just a publicity stunt. 1117 01:03:41,865 --> 01:03:42,505 What is your opinion? 1118 01:03:42,625 --> 01:03:45,825 Vishnu ji, your actions have angered the Muslim community. 1119 01:03:45,945 --> 01:03:47,185 What is your opinion? 1120 01:03:47,305 --> 01:03:49,905 Maybe you reporters might now like my answer, 1121 01:03:50,025 --> 01:03:53,225 but this is not about Hindus or Muslims at all. 1122 01:03:53,865 --> 01:03:56,305 It's about the history of India. 1123 01:03:56,625 --> 01:04:00,745 The history of India means the combined history of Hindus and Muslims. 1124 01:04:00,945 --> 01:04:02,265 It's not about Hindus and Muslims. 1125 01:04:02,385 --> 01:04:03,865 - Understood. - Vishnu ji... 1126 01:04:03,985 --> 01:04:07,705 - But Vishnu ji... please, listen... - Go from here. Move... 1127 01:04:07,985 --> 01:04:12,705 You said the PIL would get rejected. 1128 01:04:13,945 --> 01:04:15,825 I got all the earlier ones rejected. 1129 01:04:17,225 --> 01:04:21,385 And, Nawaz sir, let me tell you, 1130 01:04:21,585 --> 01:04:23,665 it's a good thing this one was accepted. 1131 01:04:24,785 --> 01:04:28,785 Because this time I will clear once and for all 1132 01:04:28,905 --> 01:04:32,905 who built the Taj Mahal and why. 1133 01:04:33,145 --> 01:04:35,025 You don't understand. 1134 01:04:35,585 --> 01:04:38,145 Today it's the Taj Mahal, tomorrow it 1135 01:04:38,225 --> 01:04:40,905 can be the Qutub Minar, the Red Fort. 1136 01:04:41,025 --> 01:04:42,665 How many cases are we going to defend? 1137 01:04:43,185 --> 01:04:44,665 This is the last one. 1138 01:04:45,825 --> 01:04:49,465 This case will prove how strong we are. 1139 01:04:49,865 --> 01:04:51,665 And you don't need to be stressed at all. 1140 01:04:52,025 --> 01:04:53,625 He should be stressed. 1141 01:04:53,785 --> 01:04:55,345 Because he needs to prove that the 1142 01:04:55,425 --> 01:04:57,305 Taj Mahal was not proved by Shahjahan. 1143 01:04:57,465 --> 01:04:58,585 Not us. 1144 01:05:08,025 --> 01:05:09,025 Dad... 1145 01:05:09,625 --> 01:05:10,625 Yes. 1146 01:05:10,745 --> 01:05:12,705 Some Harsha on the line. 1147 01:05:12,825 --> 01:05:13,825 Give it... 1148 01:05:14,705 --> 01:05:17,345 - Hello. - Vishnu ji, many-many congratulations. 1149 01:05:17,745 --> 01:05:18,825 What for? 1150 01:05:19,905 --> 01:05:21,785 Your PIL was accepted today. 1151 01:05:21,905 --> 01:05:22,745 Yes. 1152 01:05:22,865 --> 01:05:26,025 And, I am really sorry that you lost your job because of me. 1153 01:05:26,345 --> 01:05:30,825 It's alright. Sometimes there is some good even in evil. 1154 01:05:30,985 --> 01:05:33,425 How is your documentary coming along? 1155 01:05:34,345 --> 01:05:36,225 Very nice. Fantastic, in fact. 1156 01:05:37,305 --> 01:05:39,425 Vishnu ji, I wanted to ask you for a favour. 1157 01:05:40,385 --> 01:05:45,025 If you don't mind, can I use your research for my documentary? 1158 01:05:45,185 --> 01:05:47,905 Yes, but after this case. 1159 01:05:48,025 --> 01:05:49,425 Yes, of course. 1160 01:05:49,985 --> 01:05:50,985 Whatever you say. 1161 01:05:51,025 --> 01:05:52,865 Thank you so much and all the best. 1162 01:05:52,985 --> 01:05:54,025 Okay. 1163 01:05:55,505 --> 01:05:56,305 Here. 1164 01:05:56,425 --> 01:05:57,585 Who was this girl? 1165 01:05:58,625 --> 01:06:03,745 She is the one who sparked these questions within me. 1166 01:06:04,465 --> 01:06:07,025 So she is the reason behind all this chaos. 1167 01:06:16,345 --> 01:06:19,385 The court was unfair. They should have rejected the PIL. 1168 01:06:19,545 --> 01:06:20,585 What do you think? 1169 01:06:20,865 --> 01:06:22,945 What if they uncover something under the Taj Mahal? 1170 01:06:23,025 --> 01:06:25,265 Then it will provoke communal discord. 1171 01:06:25,385 --> 01:06:26,945 On one end, prayers will be offered, 1172 01:06:27,025 --> 01:06:28,585 and on the other, venerations will be held. 1173 01:06:28,705 --> 01:06:29,905 But the truth will be uncovered. 1174 01:06:30,025 --> 01:06:31,305 What will you do with the truth? 1175 01:06:31,825 --> 01:06:34,385 This will affect the entire state's revenue, and not Agra alone. 1176 01:06:35,025 --> 01:06:37,465 This is all are rumours. 1177 01:06:37,825 --> 01:06:39,305 You are absolutely right. 1178 01:06:39,945 --> 01:06:42,745 The Ministry must take some kind of action this time. 1179 01:06:46,825 --> 01:06:50,985 Your honour, I would like to call my first expert Urmilla Bishnoi, 1180 01:06:51,025 --> 01:06:54,025 who was the chief advisor of the IERT. 1181 01:06:54,625 --> 01:06:56,625 - Permission granted. - Thank you, your honour. 1182 01:06:58,145 --> 01:06:59,145 Over there. 1183 01:07:03,025 --> 01:07:04,625 - Hello. - Hello. 1184 01:07:04,865 --> 01:07:09,145 Urmilla ji, you were the secretary of IERT, 1185 01:07:09,865 --> 01:07:14,025 and also the professor of history in a great college like the MU. 1186 01:07:14,145 --> 01:07:15,145 Yes. 1187 01:07:15,425 --> 01:07:17,785 Can you explain to the court the process 1188 01:07:18,025 --> 01:07:23,225 of making any story or historical facts a part of the syllabus? 1189 01:07:23,745 --> 01:07:26,265 A team of several advisors are formed at first, 1190 01:07:26,385 --> 01:07:28,625 who are experts in their particular field. 1191 01:07:29,625 --> 01:07:33,265 These advisors give their recommendations based on facts, 1192 01:07:33,545 --> 01:07:36,665 crude chronicles, books written by historians. 1193 01:07:36,905 --> 01:07:38,745 And reports by archaeologists. 1194 01:07:38,985 --> 01:07:41,985 Their recommendation is then sent to the board for approval. 1195 01:07:42,705 --> 01:07:46,505 And it's made a part of the syllabus post the approval. 1196 01:07:46,745 --> 01:07:49,665 To sum it up, it does involve the interference 1197 01:07:49,785 --> 01:07:52,225 of a specific person or political party. 1198 01:07:52,345 --> 01:07:53,345 Not at all. 1199 01:07:53,745 --> 01:07:56,625 So the same process was followed for 1200 01:07:56,705 --> 01:08:00,185 Mughal history and the history of the Taj? 1201 01:08:00,305 --> 01:08:01,025 Yes. 1202 01:08:01,145 --> 01:08:04,025 If you want, I can provide you with the list of the people involved, 1203 01:08:04,145 --> 01:08:05,585 and sources of information. 1204 01:08:05,705 --> 01:08:07,545 That would be great. Thank you, Urmilla ji. 1205 01:08:08,025 --> 01:08:10,625 Your honour, Vishnu ji raised questions on 1206 01:08:10,745 --> 01:08:15,745 an organisation that works in such an organised manner. 1207 01:08:16,865 --> 01:08:19,465 The history of the Mughals and the Taj 1208 01:08:19,865 --> 01:08:22,745 was written based on facts and evidence. 1209 01:08:23,745 --> 01:08:28,585 Your honour, I want to ask Urmilla ji some questions. 1210 01:08:29,145 --> 01:08:30,265 Permission granted. 1211 01:08:33,545 --> 01:08:35,585 - Hello, Urmilla ji. - Hello. 1212 01:08:36,025 --> 01:08:43,305 Are these chapters made a part of the syllabus based on strong facts? 1213 01:08:43,505 --> 01:08:44,545 Yes, absolutely. 1214 01:08:44,665 --> 01:08:47,825 Okay. And the syllabus is never biased. 1215 01:08:47,945 --> 01:08:51,465 I mean it's never leftist or rightist. It's always neutral. 1216 01:08:51,785 --> 01:08:53,585 - Yes, it's neutral. - Neutral. 1217 01:08:53,905 --> 01:08:57,545 And you also keep in mind what information is essential 1218 01:08:57,865 --> 01:08:59,105 for the bright future of the children. 1219 01:08:59,225 --> 01:09:00,265 - I see... - Yes. 1220 01:09:00,385 --> 01:09:05,265 So is it important for the children to learn about bloodshed and war? 1221 01:09:06,025 --> 01:09:07,465 I don't know your context, 1222 01:09:07,585 --> 01:09:12,425 but we ensure the children are taught what is essential. 1223 01:09:12,945 --> 01:09:14,745 And the syllabus is not biased. 1224 01:09:14,865 --> 01:09:15,705 Not at all. 1225 01:09:15,825 --> 01:09:17,585 Your honour, what is going on? 1226 01:09:17,745 --> 01:09:20,345 Vishnu ji, come to the point. 1227 01:09:20,625 --> 01:09:21,625 I will. 1228 01:09:27,825 --> 01:09:32,025 Urmilla ji, can you please read this out to the court. 1229 01:09:33,545 --> 01:09:34,585 Please read. 1230 01:09:35,025 --> 01:09:39,905 Gandhi ji was shot dead by a young man named Nathuram Godse. 1231 01:09:40,345 --> 01:09:43,905 The assassin who surrendered afterwards was a Brahmin from Pune. 1232 01:09:44,185 --> 01:09:47,385 The editor of an extremist Hindu newspaper, 1233 01:09:48,665 --> 01:09:52,785 who had denounced Gandhi ji as an appeaser of Muslims. 1234 01:09:52,905 --> 01:09:53,905 Muslim. 1235 01:09:55,665 --> 01:09:58,905 Your honour, Nathuram Godse killed Gandhi ji. 1236 01:09:59,025 --> 01:10:00,025 Absolutely wrong. 1237 01:10:00,585 --> 01:10:06,385 But he was a Brahmin, an extremist, editor of a Hindu newspaper, 1238 01:10:06,745 --> 01:10:08,385 why mention all these details? 1239 01:10:09,025 --> 01:10:11,265 What did you prove to the world? 1240 01:10:11,385 --> 01:10:13,145 And what did you want to teach the children? 1241 01:10:13,265 --> 01:10:15,425 Why not write these facts about the Mughals? 1242 01:10:16,025 --> 01:10:19,385 They committed genocide and demolished thousands of temples. 1243 01:10:19,505 --> 01:10:20,985 Won't you call it bias? 1244 01:10:22,345 --> 01:10:23,385 And, your honour, 1245 01:10:23,505 --> 01:10:27,745 what will you call the cartoon of Baba Saheb Ambedkar that I submitted? 1246 01:10:28,465 --> 01:10:31,225 Was it necessary for the future of the children? 1247 01:10:32,345 --> 01:10:35,425 Baba Saheb, who drafted the constitution of our country, 1248 01:10:35,585 --> 01:10:39,025 and granted rights to the scheduled and minority classes... 1249 01:10:39,185 --> 01:10:41,945 Yet, you create such cheap, disgraceful, 1250 01:10:42,025 --> 01:10:45,225 and disrespectful cartoons of that same Baba Saheb. 1251 01:10:47,825 --> 01:10:49,865 And Akbar-The Great. 1252 01:10:50,145 --> 01:10:52,585 Aurangzeb-All-powerful. 1253 01:10:52,745 --> 01:10:54,785 Shahjahan-symbol of love. 1254 01:10:54,905 --> 01:10:56,745 I strongly object, your honour. 1255 01:10:56,865 --> 01:10:59,265 We are being misled from the case. It's being twisted. 1256 01:10:59,385 --> 01:11:04,865 They are the ones... twisting the future, the ideology of our people... 1257 01:11:05,265 --> 01:11:08,345 And this is intellectual terrorism, your honour. 1258 01:11:08,465 --> 01:11:10,025 Education mafia. 1259 01:11:10,225 --> 01:11:13,185 Twist the thoughts before it sparks. 1260 01:11:13,345 --> 01:11:15,145 And corrupt the children's minds, 1261 01:11:15,265 --> 01:11:18,505 so they can never walk down the path of truth even if they want it. 1262 01:11:18,665 --> 01:11:23,465 And according to them, India had no other kings other than the Mughals. 1263 01:11:24,305 --> 01:11:28,185 Kanisk, Kota Rani, Gujjar Pratiha, Chola, 1264 01:11:28,305 --> 01:11:32,425 Samudragupta, Chandragupt, Maharana Pratap, Prithvi Raj Chauhan... 1265 01:11:32,545 --> 01:11:35,385 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sambhaji Maharaj... 1266 01:11:35,705 --> 01:11:38,025 Do you not have words to describe them? 1267 01:11:39,025 --> 01:11:40,665 Do you fall short of words for them? 1268 01:11:41,225 --> 01:11:44,745 Don't you think you should drown in shame? 1269 01:11:56,345 --> 01:11:58,185 Urmilla ji, you can sit down. 1270 01:12:02,745 --> 01:12:06,025 Your honour, an organisation that has contributed 1271 01:12:06,145 --> 01:12:08,345 to the country's education for 63 years... 1272 01:12:08,585 --> 01:12:15,345 Several IAS, PCS, engineers, doctors, and lawyers, 1273 01:12:15,465 --> 01:12:19,345 have grown up reading these books by the IERT. 1274 01:12:20,385 --> 01:12:23,385 And Vishnu ji refuted them in a single moment. 1275 01:12:24,025 --> 01:12:27,625 Your honour, the history of our country 1276 01:12:27,745 --> 01:12:30,865 has been based on facts, evidence 1277 01:12:31,145 --> 01:12:34,385 and on concrete evidence by historians. 1278 01:12:34,505 --> 01:12:37,385 And we cannot deny this fact, your honour. 1279 01:12:41,025 --> 01:12:45,825 Making loud noises won't suppress me or my questions. 1280 01:12:46,745 --> 01:12:49,945 Your honour, Rashid sir is defending those people 1281 01:12:50,385 --> 01:12:55,025 who played a major role in distorting and reshaping our history. 1282 01:12:55,825 --> 01:12:58,265 And our education board is the worst. 1283 01:12:58,945 --> 01:13:03,505 Sadly, whatever these biased historians 1284 01:13:03,665 --> 01:13:05,945 presented to our education system 1285 01:13:06,025 --> 01:13:09,785 was printed in textbooks without verifying the facts, 1286 01:13:09,905 --> 01:13:13,185 questioning their validity, or even giving them a second thought. 1287 01:13:14,345 --> 01:13:16,825 And this lie, this poison, 1288 01:13:17,025 --> 01:13:20,225 continued to spread from one generation to the next, year after year. 1289 01:13:20,585 --> 01:13:26,785 In fact, it weakened our respect, dignity and pride. 1290 01:13:28,345 --> 01:13:31,905 Your honour, I think Vishnu ji is getting his knowledge about history 1291 01:13:32,025 --> 01:13:34,145 from the reels on social media. 1292 01:13:34,625 --> 01:13:41,465 I want to introduce him to a historian who will refute his accusations. 1293 01:13:41,785 --> 01:13:44,665 I wish to invite a well-known historian of the nation. 1294 01:13:45,185 --> 01:13:48,545 Rehan Habib sir to the next hearing. 1295 01:13:49,705 --> 01:13:50,985 Permission granted. 1296 01:13:51,185 --> 01:13:54,385 - Thank you, your honour. - The next hearing will be on the fifth. 1297 01:13:54,705 --> 01:13:55,985 Adjourned for the day. 1298 01:13:56,225 --> 01:13:58,385 - Shot one, take two. - Action. 1299 01:13:59,905 --> 01:14:02,945 What is your opinion about the theory of the black Taj Mahal? 1300 01:14:03,025 --> 01:14:06,345 And was Shahjahan going to build a black Taj Mahal over here? 1301 01:14:06,465 --> 01:14:08,105 Yes, absolutely. 1302 01:14:08,225 --> 01:14:10,945 On this side of the Yamuna river. In the Mahtab Baug. 1303 01:14:11,265 --> 01:14:12,785 But his dreams could not come true. 1304 01:14:12,905 --> 01:14:14,745 Aurangzeb threw him in prison before 1305 01:14:14,865 --> 01:14:16,785 he could build the black Taj Mahal. 1306 01:14:16,945 --> 01:14:19,345 But the archaeological department has a different opinion. 1307 01:14:19,465 --> 01:14:21,145 They don't believe in this theory at all. 1308 01:14:21,265 --> 01:14:25,505 In fact, no work ever began on the black Taj Mahal in the first place. 1309 01:14:25,905 --> 01:14:28,185 Madam, we've been working here for many years. 1310 01:14:28,425 --> 01:14:31,265 We know he was going to build the black Taj Mahal over here. 1311 01:14:31,865 --> 01:14:32,865 Okay, cut. 1312 01:14:33,025 --> 01:14:35,265 - Vishnu ji, hello. - Hello. 1313 01:14:35,505 --> 01:14:39,745 The party president respected Vibhuti ji wants to talk to you. 1314 01:14:40,025 --> 01:14:41,025 Vibhuti ji? 1315 01:14:41,665 --> 01:14:43,705 Give my regards to Vibhuti ji. 1316 01:14:43,945 --> 01:14:47,945 But I don't want to talk to any party people. 1317 01:14:49,585 --> 01:14:50,425 Who was it? 1318 01:14:50,545 --> 01:14:51,425 Some party president... 1319 01:14:51,545 --> 01:14:53,785 Vishnu ji? Hello. 1320 01:14:55,905 --> 01:14:57,665 He's a strange man, sir. 1321 01:14:58,505 --> 01:15:00,225 He hung up even after I mentioned your name. 1322 01:15:00,385 --> 01:15:02,465 Why are you getting irritated for no reason? 1323 01:15:03,025 --> 01:15:05,025 Give him some time. 1324 01:15:05,665 --> 01:15:07,625 You leave. I will talk to him. 1325 01:15:07,785 --> 01:15:10,665 Guru ji, the Bhartiya Nav Nirman are also chasing him. 1326 01:15:10,985 --> 01:15:12,945 If he joins their party instead of ours... 1327 01:15:13,225 --> 01:15:14,505 Be patient. 1328 01:15:15,025 --> 01:15:17,865 Our goal is never to include him in the party. 1329 01:15:18,265 --> 01:15:20,385 Our goal is something else. 1330 01:15:21,385 --> 01:15:22,985 Go and see what the matter is. 1331 01:15:35,385 --> 01:15:36,105 Hello. 1332 01:15:36,225 --> 01:15:37,105 Hello, Mr. Avinash. 1333 01:15:37,225 --> 01:15:37,865 Yes? 1334 01:15:37,985 --> 01:15:40,145 Principal madam has called you to the school right now. 1335 01:15:40,345 --> 01:15:42,025 - Right now? - Yes. 1336 01:15:42,185 --> 01:15:43,745 - No, but... - Come right now. 1337 01:15:43,865 --> 01:15:46,185 Principal madam wants to speak with you gently. 1338 01:15:46,745 --> 01:15:48,825 Okay, fine. 1339 01:15:50,025 --> 01:15:53,865 Your son is teaching a different history to the children in his class. 1340 01:15:54,025 --> 01:15:57,105 Shahjahan was a thief. Shahjahan did not build the Taj Mahal. 1341 01:15:57,225 --> 01:16:00,345 When some children took objection, they exchanged blows. 1342 01:16:00,465 --> 01:16:03,665 - What are you teaching your kids? - Don't mind, ma'am. 1343 01:16:04,025 --> 01:16:06,545 Even we have been learning the wrong history for many years. 1344 01:16:07,185 --> 01:16:10,145 Bittu did nothing wrong if he said these things. 1345 01:16:10,385 --> 01:16:12,385 The PIL has been accepted in court, ma'am. 1346 01:16:12,825 --> 01:16:15,545 And if my father wins, it will be proven. 1347 01:16:16,385 --> 01:16:18,145 - He hasn't won yet. - But... 1348 01:16:18,265 --> 01:16:21,025 We are going to teach what's in our syllabus. 1349 01:16:21,145 --> 01:16:23,585 Some Muslim children also study in the same class. 1350 01:16:23,705 --> 01:16:25,465 How will these statements affect them? 1351 01:16:25,585 --> 01:16:26,945 Have you thought about it? 1352 01:16:27,025 --> 01:16:29,225 If their parents raise an objection, 1353 01:16:29,345 --> 01:16:31,825 then we might have to suspend Sarvagya. 1354 01:16:33,225 --> 01:16:36,385 Bittu... say sorry to ma'am. 1355 01:16:36,585 --> 01:16:37,585 Sorry ma'am. 1356 01:16:37,745 --> 01:16:40,905 Go back to your class and don't ever repeat this mistake. 1357 01:16:47,425 --> 01:16:49,745 Tell us, Habib sir, who built the Taj Mahal? 1358 01:16:50,865 --> 01:16:54,705 Mirza Shahabuddin Muhammad Khurram also known as Shahjahan. 1359 01:16:56,025 --> 01:16:59,345 Is there any evidence or fact to prove your statement? 1360 01:16:59,705 --> 01:17:00,825 There are several. 1361 01:17:01,865 --> 01:17:04,985 It's mentioned in Shahjahan's official chronicle called Badshah Nama, 1362 01:17:05,025 --> 01:17:07,985 which has been recorded by his royal historian Abdul Hamid Lahori. 1363 01:17:08,025 --> 01:17:10,705 In fact, there are several Persian manuscripts 1364 01:17:10,825 --> 01:17:13,545 which contain extremely valuable data. 1365 01:17:13,905 --> 01:17:16,505 Deewan-e-Afridi, Baig, Sayeed Hassan. 1366 01:17:16,825 --> 01:17:19,225 Why not start from the beginning? 1367 01:17:19,385 --> 01:17:23,545 Tell me how did he get the idea of building the Taj Mahal? 1368 01:17:25,225 --> 01:17:27,625 Sayeed Hassan mentions in his manuscript, 1369 01:17:28,465 --> 01:17:33,385 'When Mumtaz was pregnant and about to deliver her 14th child, ' 1370 01:17:33,745 --> 01:17:37,185 'she was playing chess with Shahjahan one day.' 1371 01:17:38,305 --> 01:17:41,145 'Suddenly she heard the sound of a child crying.' 1372 01:17:42,145 --> 01:17:45,945 'She looked around but saw no one.' 1373 01:17:47,025 --> 01:17:49,025 'She heard the sound again after a while, 1374 01:17:49,265 --> 01:17:52,665 'and realised where this sound was coming from.' 1375 01:17:53,145 --> 01:17:54,145 Where was it coming from? 1376 01:17:54,385 --> 01:17:56,985 It was coming from Mumtaz's womb. 1377 01:17:57,305 --> 01:18:01,025 Your honour, the sound is coming from the womb? 1378 01:18:01,585 --> 01:18:03,145 Is this Dolby surround sound. 1379 01:18:06,305 --> 01:18:07,345 Your honour... 1380 01:18:07,545 --> 01:18:10,185 What an epic history they have written for the Taj Mahal? 1381 01:18:10,305 --> 01:18:12,025 Vishnu ji, let him finish first. 1382 01:18:12,545 --> 01:18:13,545 Sorry, your honour. 1383 01:18:15,145 --> 01:18:16,505 As I was saying... 1384 01:18:17,945 --> 01:18:21,025 The sound was coming from Mumtaz's womb. 1385 01:18:22,145 --> 01:18:24,945 She told Shahjahan that she was not going to survive this time. 1386 01:18:26,025 --> 01:18:27,505 Because this is not a good omen. 1387 01:18:28,145 --> 01:18:31,345 Because if one can hear the child crying inside the mother's womb, 1388 01:18:31,705 --> 01:18:33,105 then the mother does not survive. 1389 01:18:33,225 --> 01:18:36,425 So, Mumtaz shared her two wishes with Shah Jahan. 1390 01:18:37,945 --> 01:18:43,745 The first one was to build a unique tomb in her memory. 1391 01:18:44,585 --> 01:18:47,265 And the second was, Shahjahan should 1392 01:18:47,345 --> 01:18:50,385 not marry anyone else after her demise. 1393 01:18:51,865 --> 01:18:55,185 And Shahjahan gave acceptance for both her wishes. 1394 01:18:55,585 --> 01:18:58,825 He gave his acceptance, your honour, but couldn't keep even one. 1395 01:18:59,305 --> 01:19:01,625 Romeo was not serious about Laila at all. 1396 01:19:02,825 --> 01:19:04,025 - Vishnu ji. - Yes. 1397 01:19:04,625 --> 01:19:06,545 Kindly, do not interfere. 1398 01:19:07,305 --> 01:19:08,345 Vishnu ji. 1399 01:19:08,745 --> 01:19:10,225 Yes. Sorry, your honour. 1400 01:19:11,585 --> 01:19:15,465 So, who was the architect of the Taj Mahal? 1401 01:19:15,665 --> 01:19:16,665 Yes. 1402 01:19:17,145 --> 01:19:21,625 Ustaad Eesa Afnadi and Ahmad Lahori are also known as architects. 1403 01:19:22,505 --> 01:19:24,265 However several historians claim that 1404 01:19:24,385 --> 01:19:26,425 Eesa Afnadi was the assistant architect. 1405 01:19:27,305 --> 01:19:31,665 But he presented the design of the Taj Mahal in front of the emperor. 1406 01:19:32,745 --> 01:19:36,905 Your honour, we already submitted exhibits A and B in the court. 1407 01:19:37,185 --> 01:19:38,185 Thank you. 1408 01:19:38,465 --> 01:19:41,145 Vishnu ji, you can ask him some questions if you want. 1409 01:19:41,265 --> 01:19:42,265 Yes. 1410 01:19:42,425 --> 01:19:45,305 This book called The Badshah Nama, 1411 01:19:45,785 --> 01:19:49,745 was written by Shahjahan's royal historian Abdul Hamid Lahori. 1412 01:19:49,945 --> 01:19:51,785 The original book is in Persian. 1413 01:19:51,905 --> 01:19:56,185 But the interpretation on page number 403 clearly says, 1414 01:19:56,305 --> 01:19:59,705 that Shahjahan took the palace from King Jai Singh. 1415 01:20:00,185 --> 01:20:06,265 Now, I would request Habib sir to read the original Persian... 1416 01:20:07,265 --> 01:20:08,305 Yes. 1417 01:20:09,985 --> 01:20:16,865 [Regional Language] 1418 01:20:17,505 --> 01:20:22,225 [Regional Language] 1419 01:20:22,385 --> 01:20:25,945 [Regional Language] 1420 01:20:26,305 --> 01:20:30,385 [Regional Language] 1421 01:20:30,585 --> 01:20:31,825 Wow. Okay. 1422 01:20:32,305 --> 01:20:35,985 Do you know the meaning of what you just read? 1423 01:20:36,265 --> 01:20:38,225 Yes, it means... 1424 01:20:39,025 --> 01:20:41,745 I... don't have expertise in Persian. 1425 01:20:42,785 --> 01:20:44,025 What... what did you say? 1426 01:20:44,185 --> 01:20:45,665 I have no expertise in Persian. 1427 01:20:46,385 --> 01:20:48,105 You have no expertise in Persian? 1428 01:20:48,225 --> 01:20:49,225 No, I don't. 1429 01:20:49,865 --> 01:20:51,945 Then you must have read the Badshah Nama. 1430 01:20:52,025 --> 01:20:53,505 Yes, I did. I read it many years ago. 1431 01:20:53,625 --> 01:20:54,905 You did. 1432 01:20:55,025 --> 01:20:56,305 So, in which language did you read it? 1433 01:20:56,425 --> 01:20:57,425 Bhojpuri? 1434 01:21:01,825 --> 01:21:03,025 - In English. - English. 1435 01:21:03,145 --> 01:21:05,385 So you have expertise in English. 1436 01:21:05,505 --> 01:21:06,465 Yes, I do. 1437 01:21:06,585 --> 01:21:10,345 Then why not include the facts from Badshah Nama in history books? 1438 01:21:11,665 --> 01:21:16,305 Is it because someone reprimanded, objected... or used force. 1439 01:21:19,865 --> 01:21:20,985 I will tell you. 1440 01:21:22,265 --> 01:21:26,025 Because that doesn't suit your ideology. 1441 01:21:26,585 --> 01:21:28,945 It didn't support your agenda. 1442 01:21:29,265 --> 01:21:32,305 But let me read out the part that you ignored. 1443 01:21:32,585 --> 01:21:36,985 Your honour, we had these lines translated by a Persian expert, 1444 01:21:37,025 --> 01:21:38,305 and it's as follows. 1445 01:21:38,745 --> 01:21:40,425 On the South of the city of Than, on 1446 01:21:40,545 --> 01:21:42,505 a piece of land as beautiful as heaven, 1447 01:21:42,625 --> 01:21:46,025 a mansion which was known for King Maan Singh, was now 1448 01:21:46,265 --> 01:21:48,785 under the entitlement of King Jai Singh 1449 01:21:48,865 --> 01:21:51,265 who was the grandson of Maan Singh. 1450 01:21:51,585 --> 01:21:53,465 And was chosen to bury the wife, who 1451 01:21:53,545 --> 01:21:55,785 had already left for the heavenly abode. 1452 01:21:56,025 --> 01:22:02,745 And the palace where she was buried was magnificent and had a dome. 1453 01:22:04,185 --> 01:22:07,305 Your honour, it's been proven that it was a mansion. 1454 01:22:07,585 --> 01:22:11,265 The question that arises here is whether the palace was renovated, 1455 01:22:11,385 --> 01:22:14,865 or was it demolished first and then the tomb was built over it. 1456 01:22:14,985 --> 01:22:17,825 Your honour, I want to present another piece of evidence, 1457 01:22:18,025 --> 01:22:22,625 which will prove that the Taj Mahal was built from the foundation. 1458 01:22:22,985 --> 01:22:26,225 It's been confirmed by JB Tavernier. 1459 01:22:26,345 --> 01:22:30,185 He is a French diamond trader who travelled to India 1460 01:22:30,305 --> 01:22:32,665 from France for business. 1461 01:22:32,945 --> 01:22:36,465 He clearly mentions in his book Travels of India, 1462 01:22:36,665 --> 01:22:41,185 I witnessed the commencement and accomplishment of this great work, 1463 01:22:41,305 --> 01:22:44,665 on which they spent 22 years, 1464 01:22:44,785 --> 01:22:49,025 during which 20,000 men worked incessantly. 1465 01:22:49,305 --> 01:22:52,625 Your honour, he has written this in his book. 1466 01:22:52,745 --> 01:22:54,745 What bigger proof can there be? 1467 01:22:56,345 --> 01:22:58,665 - I've a question, Habib sir. - Yes. 1468 01:22:59,025 --> 01:23:00,945 When did Tavernier come to India? 1469 01:23:01,305 --> 01:23:05,465 He first came to India between 1640 and 1641. 1470 01:23:05,705 --> 01:23:07,105 - I see... - Yes. 1471 01:23:07,225 --> 01:23:10,905 Did the work on the Taj Mahal begin in 1640? 1472 01:23:11,025 --> 01:23:14,145 No, the work on the Taj Mahal had begun in 1632. 1473 01:23:14,265 --> 01:23:15,665 - Was it 1632? - Yes. 1474 01:23:15,785 --> 01:23:18,545 Then how did he see the commencement of work? 1475 01:23:18,825 --> 01:23:20,425 And, according to the records, Your Honour, 1476 01:23:20,545 --> 01:23:25,305 Tavernier came to India for the second time in 1665. Correct? 1477 01:23:25,585 --> 01:23:26,585 Correct? 1478 01:23:26,785 --> 01:23:29,945 So... the work on the Taj Mahal ended in 1665? 1479 01:23:30,025 --> 01:23:34,025 No, no, the work on the Taj Mahal was finished in 1654. 1480 01:23:34,625 --> 01:23:35,905 - Was it 1654? - Yes. 1481 01:23:36,025 --> 01:23:40,385 So, he did not see the commencement or completion of work. 1482 01:23:40,505 --> 01:23:42,265 Then when did he see it? During the interval? 1483 01:23:46,345 --> 01:23:48,025 Your honour, let me clarify when he saw it. 1484 01:23:48,145 --> 01:23:54,265 Between 1651 and 1654, Tavernier was present in India. 1485 01:23:54,385 --> 01:23:57,545 He saw the completion of the Taj Mahal. 1486 01:23:57,665 --> 01:24:00,025 Rashid sir is absolutely correct. 1487 01:24:00,345 --> 01:24:04,985 Tavernier was present in India, but Agra... 1488 01:24:05,505 --> 01:24:08,225 He wasn't in Agra where the Taj Mahal was being constructed. 1489 01:24:08,665 --> 01:24:09,865 Then how did he see it? 1490 01:24:10,025 --> 01:24:11,185 Through video call? 1491 01:24:11,345 --> 01:24:13,345 Or did Shahjahan make a reel and send him? 1492 01:24:14,705 --> 01:24:16,985 Check your records. Please, help him. 1493 01:24:17,025 --> 01:24:19,825 I've noticed you haven't been doing any work for the past three days. 1494 01:24:21,425 --> 01:24:27,425 Your honour, between 1651 to 1654, Tavernier was in India. 1495 01:24:28,025 --> 01:24:30,865 He lived in India for three years, but never visited India. 1496 01:24:31,025 --> 01:24:33,985 Let me read out a list of the places he visited. 1497 01:24:34,145 --> 01:24:39,985 Masuripatnam, Madras, Gandekot, Golconda, Goa, Surat, 1498 01:24:40,025 --> 01:24:43,505 Ahmedabad, Aurangabad and later returning to Golconda. 1499 01:24:43,705 --> 01:24:46,025 But there is no mention of Agra anywhere. 1500 01:24:48,265 --> 01:24:49,345 Your honour... 1501 01:24:49,625 --> 01:24:53,145 Habib sir, how many places in the world have you seen 1502 01:24:53,265 --> 01:24:55,345 with two tombs of the same person? 1503 01:24:56,665 --> 01:24:59,665 Two tombs for the same person. One on top and another below. 1504 01:25:00,305 --> 01:25:01,425 Similar tombs. 1505 01:25:01,825 --> 01:25:04,545 You honour, we've heard of twin children but twin tombs. 1506 01:25:05,145 --> 01:25:06,865 One for day and one for night. 1507 01:25:07,225 --> 01:25:09,945 Sister-in-law must be having a tough time shifting. 1508 01:25:13,225 --> 01:25:14,705 Your honour, what... 1509 01:25:14,865 --> 01:25:17,105 Your Honor, there is one tomb on the fourth floor 1510 01:25:17,225 --> 01:25:18,705 and another on the third floor of the Taj Mahal. 1511 01:25:18,825 --> 01:25:20,465 Like duplex of tomb. 1512 01:25:21,025 --> 01:25:24,385 Such stories have been floated about these tombs. 1513 01:25:24,705 --> 01:25:27,385 'Shahjahan's tears are falling.' 1514 01:25:31,785 --> 01:25:34,545 Such humorous history was rarely written. 1515 01:25:34,665 --> 01:25:35,905 What should we do? 1516 01:25:37,025 --> 01:25:38,025 Break it down. 1517 01:25:39,185 --> 01:25:42,385 Come with me. I will be the first to strike it down! 1518 01:25:42,945 --> 01:25:46,225 Mr. Rashid, please maintain the decorum of the court. 1519 01:25:47,305 --> 01:25:52,025 Mr. Rashid, I don't want to see even a scratch on the Taj Mahal. 1520 01:25:53,425 --> 01:25:55,505 Your honour, breaking or demolishing 1521 01:25:55,585 --> 01:25:57,865 is not the solution to every problem. 1522 01:25:58,225 --> 01:26:00,025 Acceptance is also an option. 1523 01:26:00,545 --> 01:26:03,545 I just want people to accept 1524 01:26:03,665 --> 01:26:07,385 that a Hindu palace was converted into a tomb. That's it. 1525 01:26:07,505 --> 01:26:10,545 Guide Vishnu Das left well-known historian Rehan Habib 1526 01:26:10,665 --> 01:26:12,625 speechless with his questions. 1527 01:26:12,745 --> 01:26:15,505 The arguments presented by him seem pretty solid. 1528 01:26:15,625 --> 01:26:18,145 There's a lot of buzz on social media about Vishnu Das. 1529 01:26:22,505 --> 01:26:25,545 Hey... so long for a printout. 1530 01:26:31,865 --> 01:26:32,865 I will go take a look. 1531 01:26:41,585 --> 01:26:43,305 It's a good thing you didn't tell him. 1532 01:26:44,905 --> 01:26:46,705 Tomorrow is an important day. 1533 01:26:48,465 --> 01:26:52,025 And that Rashid will leave no stone unturned. 1534 01:26:55,705 --> 01:26:56,705 Gulshan! 1535 01:27:02,545 --> 01:27:03,785 Gulshan! 1536 01:27:04,945 --> 01:27:06,425 Gulshan! Gulshan. 1537 01:27:06,665 --> 01:27:08,025 Bloody dog. 1538 01:27:08,905 --> 01:27:09,905 Get up. 1539 01:27:10,545 --> 01:27:11,545 Help. 1540 01:27:21,505 --> 01:27:26,025 Sister-in-law... today they tried to intimidate. 1541 01:27:28,465 --> 01:27:29,505 Tomorrow, they might... 1542 01:27:33,145 --> 01:27:37,305 I... am terrified! 1543 01:27:40,785 --> 01:27:45,225 It's okay. It will be okay. Don't be afraid. 1544 01:27:52,385 --> 01:27:53,985 Isn't this unbelievable, Mr. Rashid? 1545 01:27:54,025 --> 01:27:56,025 You brought the Taj Mahal to court today. 1546 01:27:57,705 --> 01:28:01,465 Your honour, I would even summon Shahjahan to the court if I could, 1547 01:28:01,585 --> 01:28:03,025 but that is not possible. 1548 01:28:03,265 --> 01:28:05,425 So I brought the Taj Mahal to the court 1549 01:28:05,545 --> 01:28:07,985 so we can separate the facts from fiction, 1550 01:28:08,025 --> 01:28:10,025 and reveal the truth to everyone. 1551 01:28:10,665 --> 01:28:12,385 And to uncover this truth, 1552 01:28:12,505 --> 01:28:14,185 I would like to call upon 1553 01:28:14,425 --> 01:28:18,025 a renowned archaeologist from the Archaeological Department 1554 01:28:18,185 --> 01:28:19,985 Dr. Srinivas Patel. 1555 01:28:20,425 --> 01:28:21,425 Granted. 1556 01:28:26,705 --> 01:28:29,025 Thank you very much for being here, Doctor. 1557 01:28:29,185 --> 01:28:29,945 It's my pleasure. 1558 01:28:30,025 --> 01:28:34,825 Sir, can you tell us in detail about the ground plan of the Taj Mahal? 1559 01:28:36,345 --> 01:28:37,545 I can provide you with a more detailed description 1560 01:28:37,665 --> 01:28:38,865 with the help of a model of the Taj Mahal. 1561 01:28:38,985 --> 01:28:40,665 If I may be permitted to do so, your honour? 1562 01:28:40,785 --> 01:28:42,465 Yes, you can. 1563 01:28:42,985 --> 01:28:43,985 - Thank you. - Come. 1564 01:28:50,265 --> 01:28:54,865 Sir, the mausoleum of the Taj Mahal is based on the Hasht-Bisht plan. 1565 01:28:55,385 --> 01:28:58,025 What is this Hasht-Bisht plan, Doctor? 1566 01:28:58,625 --> 01:29:00,585 According to the Hasht-Bisht plan, 1567 01:29:00,705 --> 01:29:03,025 the building is first built in square and rectangle shapes. 1568 01:29:03,905 --> 01:29:04,865 Then the corners... 1569 01:29:04,985 --> 01:29:10,585 These corners you see-are chamfered, meaning they are flattened. 1570 01:29:10,905 --> 01:29:14,625 This shapes an irregular octagonal plan. 1571 01:29:14,865 --> 01:29:16,625 Your honour, I would like to add, 1572 01:29:16,745 --> 01:29:20,345 that there was a reason behind making this octagonal plan. 1573 01:29:20,545 --> 01:29:25,865 According to the Islamic ideology, paradise has eight doors. 1574 01:29:25,985 --> 01:29:28,145 It's called the octagonal plan. 1575 01:29:28,785 --> 01:29:30,345 And it's been recreated here. 1576 01:29:30,865 --> 01:29:34,225 So Shahjahan built the doorway to heaven. Eight of them. 1577 01:29:34,465 --> 01:29:36,585 He might have also built a service road nearby. 1578 01:29:39,425 --> 01:29:40,425 Silence! 1579 01:29:40,545 --> 01:29:41,905 Please, do not interrupt. 1580 01:29:42,625 --> 01:29:44,585 We are having a serious conversation. 1581 01:29:44,705 --> 01:29:47,785 You're a guide, so act like one. Don't try to be a comedian. 1582 01:29:48,425 --> 01:29:52,185 Can you tell us something about the design of the Taj? 1583 01:29:52,385 --> 01:29:55,945 The dome you see here is called the bulbous dome. 1584 01:29:56,025 --> 01:29:58,625 - Bulbous dome. - Yes, double dome structure. 1585 01:29:59,305 --> 01:30:02,345 These bulbous domes were popular in the Timurid architecture 1586 01:30:02,465 --> 01:30:05,105 during the 14th and 16th centuries. 1587 01:30:05,225 --> 01:30:06,305 Objection, your honour. 1588 01:30:06,505 --> 01:30:07,945 Sustained. Please speak. 1589 01:30:08,265 --> 01:30:12,345 You will find this dome structure 1590 01:30:12,465 --> 01:30:16,225 in several historical temples and Buddhist stupas. 1591 01:30:16,345 --> 01:30:17,665 That's absolutely correct. 1592 01:30:18,025 --> 01:30:21,425 They got their inspiration to build domes from Buddhist stupas. 1593 01:30:21,545 --> 01:30:23,025 However double dome structures 1594 01:30:23,145 --> 01:30:26,105 were not seen in ancient temples or Buddhist stupas. 1595 01:30:26,225 --> 01:30:28,745 Because they were single dome structures. 1596 01:30:28,905 --> 01:30:33,665 Mr. Srinivas, adding extra cheese to a burger won't make it a pizza. 1597 01:30:36,385 --> 01:30:38,545 Your honour, the dome, arches and 1598 01:30:38,665 --> 01:30:41,465 towers represent the Islamic architecture 1599 01:30:41,585 --> 01:30:42,825 and not temples. 1600 01:30:43,225 --> 01:30:46,305 Your honour, EB Havell was a renowned architect. 1601 01:30:46,545 --> 01:30:50,105 He mentioned in his book, that Sarcenic buildings, 1602 01:30:50,225 --> 01:30:56,185 meaning buildings of Islamic architecture... used Indian arches. 1603 01:30:56,585 --> 01:30:59,745 There were various types of arches already present in India. 1604 01:30:59,865 --> 01:31:00,785 What is your opinion? 1605 01:31:00,905 --> 01:31:02,505 I cannot comment on that. 1606 01:31:02,785 --> 01:31:03,785 Allow me. 1607 01:31:03,905 --> 01:31:06,425 This is not a Mughal architecture. 1608 01:31:06,545 --> 01:31:07,665 It's Indian. 1609 01:31:08,185 --> 01:31:13,745 Could Shahjahan be confused between building a tomb or a temple. 1610 01:31:14,785 --> 01:31:16,345 What nonsense, your honour? 1611 01:31:16,905 --> 01:31:18,225 Why would Shahjahan build a temple? 1612 01:31:18,345 --> 01:31:20,225 Right. His job was demolishing them. 1613 01:31:22,185 --> 01:31:26,225 Silence. Don't cross the decorum of the court. 1614 01:31:27,025 --> 01:31:28,145 Your honour... 1615 01:31:29,985 --> 01:31:32,345 Mr. Rashid commented on the octagonal 1616 01:31:32,425 --> 01:31:35,025 plan claiming it's doorway to paradise. 1617 01:31:35,145 --> 01:31:36,345 Temples have it too. 1618 01:31:36,465 --> 01:31:38,745 This is the ground plan of the Chandi Seva Temple. 1619 01:31:38,865 --> 01:31:42,025 Their ground plan matches with that of the Taj Mahal. 1620 01:31:42,305 --> 01:31:45,305 And, your honour, this temple was built in 1098 AD. 1621 01:31:45,505 --> 01:31:47,425 The Mughals hadn't come to India yet. 1622 01:31:48,145 --> 01:31:51,025 Your honour, Vishnu ji doesn't have any solid evidence, 1623 01:31:51,145 --> 01:31:53,985 that's why he's only trying to play with his words. 1624 01:31:54,905 --> 01:31:57,305 Mr. Rashid, fasten your seatbelts. 1625 01:31:57,585 --> 01:32:02,025 Because what I am going to reveal next will make your head spin. 1626 01:32:02,225 --> 01:32:05,705 Your honour, look at the Taj Mahal's roof plan. 1627 01:32:06,025 --> 01:32:08,745 Four small domes, and a large dome in the middle. 1628 01:32:08,905 --> 01:32:13,025 This arrangement is called Panch Ratna in Hindu architecture, 1629 01:32:13,185 --> 01:32:16,585 it also signifies the Panchmukh Shivling and the five elements. 1630 01:32:16,705 --> 01:32:19,905 The Chandi Seva Temple has the exact same plan. 1631 01:32:22,025 --> 01:32:24,545 Then why don't you also tell us the name of the temple, Vishnu ji? 1632 01:32:24,665 --> 01:32:25,865 Please, allow me. 1633 01:32:27,145 --> 01:32:32,865 Your honour, a few Hindu extremists call it the Tejo Mahalaya temple. 1634 01:32:33,705 --> 01:32:35,985 Vishnu ji, the Taj Mahal was never a temple. 1635 01:32:36,265 --> 01:32:40,425 There were no temples in ancient India which had arches and domes. 1636 01:32:40,545 --> 01:32:42,865 Temples were built on the tribet system, 1637 01:32:43,385 --> 01:32:46,545 This means two pillars supporting a slab, which is the roof. 1638 01:32:47,465 --> 01:32:51,585 And what the Muslims brought is called the archaic system. 1639 01:32:51,745 --> 01:32:54,465 So you mean to say before Islam arrived, 1640 01:32:54,585 --> 01:32:57,225 this style was never followed in any temples or mosques. 1641 01:32:57,385 --> 01:32:58,385 Yes. 1642 01:32:58,505 --> 01:33:00,945 Your honour, I want to show him some photos. 1643 01:33:05,025 --> 01:33:07,305 Mr. Srinivas, you can go to the witness box. 1644 01:33:07,425 --> 01:33:08,505 Yes, your honour. 1645 01:33:08,985 --> 01:33:13,865 Your honour, this is the Chitrangini Palace which is in Hampi Kerala. 1646 01:33:14,025 --> 01:33:16,225 You can clearly see the arches here. 1647 01:33:16,345 --> 01:33:17,465 Next, please. 1648 01:33:18,745 --> 01:33:20,145 And this is the Jain Temple. 1649 01:33:20,385 --> 01:33:22,825 You can clearly see the inverted lotus on the dome 1650 01:33:22,945 --> 01:33:24,625 similar to that of the Taj Mahal. 1651 01:33:24,865 --> 01:33:25,865 Next. 1652 01:33:26,745 --> 01:33:29,425 And, your honour, this is the Jag Temple in Udaipur. 1653 01:33:29,985 --> 01:33:32,545 You'll see domes, arches, towers... 1654 01:33:32,865 --> 01:33:35,305 It's all Rajput school of architecture. 1655 01:33:35,425 --> 01:33:36,225 Next. 1656 01:33:36,345 --> 01:33:38,665 And this is Katas Raj Temple. 1657 01:33:38,905 --> 01:33:40,425 There is a dome on top. 1658 01:33:40,545 --> 01:33:42,825 It's an ancient temple dedicated to Shivji. 1659 01:33:42,945 --> 01:33:45,025 And this is the ancient Ajanta-Ellora. 1660 01:33:45,185 --> 01:33:47,665 You can clearly see the arches and dome here. 1661 01:33:47,785 --> 01:33:48,785 Next, please. 1662 01:33:49,025 --> 01:33:49,905 This is the Vedi Temple. 1663 01:33:50,025 --> 01:33:51,585 Built by Rana Kumbha. 1664 01:33:51,705 --> 01:33:52,465 Next, please. 1665 01:33:52,585 --> 01:33:54,145 This is the Sachia Mata Temple. 1666 01:33:54,265 --> 01:33:57,185 This temple was built in Rajasthan in the 8th century. 1667 01:33:57,505 --> 01:34:01,825 Mr. Srinivas, do you think all this is Islamic architecture, 1668 01:34:01,945 --> 01:34:03,465 and was made by the Mughals. 1669 01:34:04,425 --> 01:34:06,745 Your honour, I want to ask him a few questions. 1670 01:34:06,865 --> 01:34:07,865 Okay. 1671 01:34:09,425 --> 01:34:10,665 Mr. Srinivas, 1672 01:34:11,625 --> 01:34:14,745 tell us... how many years did it take to build the Taj Mahal? 1673 01:34:15,025 --> 01:34:15,985 Seventeen years. 1674 01:34:16,025 --> 01:34:16,905 Seventeen years was it? 1675 01:34:17,025 --> 01:34:20,825 The work began in 1632 and completed in 1648. 1676 01:34:21,225 --> 01:34:22,865 - Are you sure? - Yes. 1677 01:34:22,985 --> 01:34:24,745 - Should I lock it? - Definitely. 1678 01:34:24,865 --> 01:34:27,825 Taj Mahal's calligraphist-Amanat Khan Shirazi, 1679 01:34:28,025 --> 01:34:32,985 who wrote the verses of Koran on the walls of the Taj Mahal. 1680 01:34:33,145 --> 01:34:37,625 According to him, the work on the Taj Mahal ended in 1639. 1681 01:34:38,025 --> 01:34:42,025 It began in 1632 and ended in 1639. 1682 01:34:42,385 --> 01:34:44,025 His name is also engraved there. 1683 01:34:44,905 --> 01:34:48,145 Only the mausoleum was built by 1639. 1684 01:34:49,225 --> 01:34:53,425 But other construction like guest rooms, mosque, garden, courtyard 1685 01:34:53,825 --> 01:34:55,705 was completed in the following nine years. 1686 01:34:55,945 --> 01:34:58,505 However, the royal historians of Shahjahan 1687 01:34:58,625 --> 01:35:01,265 claim that the work was finished in 1642. 1688 01:35:01,665 --> 01:35:03,265 Vishnu ji, these are historical facts. 1689 01:35:03,385 --> 01:35:05,145 Only historians can answer your questions. 1690 01:35:05,265 --> 01:35:07,385 This is not my area of expertise. I am sorry. 1691 01:35:08,025 --> 01:35:11,425 Your honour, historians claim 22 years. 1692 01:35:11,665 --> 01:35:13,505 Archaeologists claim 17 years. 1693 01:35:13,905 --> 01:35:16,865 Shahjahan's royal historians claim 10 years. 1694 01:35:16,985 --> 01:35:20,145 And, if you ask a lovebird, he will say eternity. 1695 01:35:20,265 --> 01:35:21,385 What is the truth? 1696 01:35:21,825 --> 01:35:23,785 Anyway... let's talk about your area of expertise. 1697 01:35:23,985 --> 01:35:27,425 Have you ever been to the 22 rooms underneath the Taj Mahal? 1698 01:35:27,545 --> 01:35:30,145 Yes... what is so special about those 1699 01:35:30,265 --> 01:35:32,865 22 rooms, is that they were sealed. 1700 01:35:33,305 --> 01:35:36,025 There is nothing in the rooms below for the public to see. 1701 01:35:36,305 --> 01:35:39,145 They were sealed for security purposes. 1702 01:35:39,265 --> 01:35:40,625 - There must be something... - There is nothing. 1703 01:35:40,745 --> 01:35:42,665 - Twenty rooms and they are all empty? - Yes. 1704 01:35:42,785 --> 01:35:44,025 Then why do they need security? 1705 01:35:44,905 --> 01:35:46,025 And why were they sealed? 1706 01:35:46,465 --> 01:35:48,345 In fact, it wasn't just sealed, your honour, 1707 01:35:48,465 --> 01:35:52,905 they built brick walls in place of doors and windows. 1708 01:35:53,025 --> 01:35:54,025 Why? 1709 01:35:54,345 --> 01:35:56,985 Your honour, even I have seen conservation work being carried out 1710 01:35:57,025 --> 01:35:58,425 at the Taj Mahal personally. 1711 01:35:58,545 --> 01:36:01,505 On the towers, arches, mosque... 1712 01:36:01,625 --> 01:36:06,025 But no one knows what game has been played in the 22 rooms below. 1713 01:36:06,745 --> 01:36:11,945 Your honour, the archaeological department has issued these images 1714 01:36:12,025 --> 01:36:15,265 of the 22 rooms below the Taj Mahal on the court's orders. 1715 01:36:15,665 --> 01:36:18,745 And one can clearly see that the rooms are empty. 1716 01:36:19,025 --> 01:36:20,185 There is nothing inside. 1717 01:36:21,025 --> 01:36:23,665 I have seen these images, your honour. The rooms are indeed closed. 1718 01:36:24,025 --> 01:36:25,705 But why were they sealed? 1719 01:36:25,825 --> 01:36:28,425 And did anyone record a video while sealing them? 1720 01:36:28,545 --> 01:36:29,945 Or any pictures. 1721 01:36:30,265 --> 01:36:33,025 And the important question is what was in those rooms, 1722 01:36:33,185 --> 01:36:35,385 that they were sealed behind walls overnight? 1723 01:36:35,505 --> 01:36:36,505 What was it? 1724 01:36:38,465 --> 01:36:40,785 I doubt your capability now. 1725 01:36:42,945 --> 01:36:45,905 You are falling into your own trap. 1726 01:36:47,425 --> 01:36:52,025 Even school children prepare when going for an exam. 1727 01:36:52,545 --> 01:36:56,465 I... feel that Vishnu is better prepared than you. 1728 01:36:56,825 --> 01:37:00,465 Nawaz sir, this is not some school exam. 1729 01:37:00,825 --> 01:37:03,465 The most renowned monument is on trial here. 1730 01:37:04,785 --> 01:37:07,905 He can gather any evidence he wants, 1731 01:37:09,265 --> 01:37:11,705 the Taj Mahal can never be proven as a temple. 1732 01:37:11,825 --> 01:37:13,025 You are saying this? 1733 01:37:14,985 --> 01:37:16,945 I must think of something else. 1734 01:37:18,585 --> 01:37:20,265 And if this is beyond your capacity, 1735 01:37:20,385 --> 01:37:23,625 I can arrange for another lawyer. 1736 01:37:25,025 --> 01:37:28,985 I asked the court for time so I could travel to Bikaner. 1737 01:37:29,145 --> 01:37:30,265 Bikaner? 1738 01:37:31,225 --> 01:37:32,305 What is out there? 1739 01:37:33,345 --> 01:37:34,665 My trump card. 1740 01:37:34,785 --> 01:37:38,745 He will be speechless after the next hearing. 1741 01:37:41,025 --> 01:37:43,425 I will handle him inside the court, 1742 01:37:45,545 --> 01:37:47,545 you handle him outside. 1743 01:37:48,945 --> 01:37:49,945 Goodbye. 1744 01:38:01,945 --> 01:38:05,505 Your honour, the next evidence I am going to present, 1745 01:38:05,625 --> 01:38:09,385 cannot be found in any chronicles or any traveller. 1746 01:38:09,545 --> 01:38:14,865 I am going to present Shahjahan's own words. 1747 01:38:15,305 --> 01:38:18,505 His thoughts, his orders... 1748 01:38:18,625 --> 01:38:21,185 which he wrote while building the Taj Mahal. 1749 01:38:21,425 --> 01:38:23,345 This will clear everything chronologically 1750 01:38:23,465 --> 01:38:25,865 and also prove that Shahjahan initiated 1751 01:38:25,945 --> 01:38:28,185 the construction of the Taj Mahal. 1752 01:38:28,465 --> 01:38:32,985 Shahjahan issued four orders while building the Taj Mahal, your honour. 1753 01:38:33,465 --> 01:38:36,345 And with the grace of God, we have three of those orders on record 1754 01:38:36,465 --> 01:38:38,025 in the archives of Bikaner. 1755 01:38:38,665 --> 01:38:41,145 I will show you these orders one by one, 1756 01:38:41,745 --> 01:38:44,145 and read out their interpretation. 1757 01:38:44,265 --> 01:38:45,265 Here's the first order. 1758 01:38:45,385 --> 01:38:47,705 The first order is written by Shahjahan 1759 01:38:47,825 --> 01:38:52,265 to Jai Singh which is dated 21st Jan 1632. 1760 01:38:52,505 --> 01:38:55,345 In his order, Shahjahan writes that Allah is the greatest of all. 1761 01:38:55,465 --> 01:38:56,505 Without any self-interest. 1762 01:38:56,625 --> 01:39:00,305 King Jai Singh, we require mules and carts to transport marble 1763 01:39:00,425 --> 01:39:04,385 for the monuments of my capital, Agra. 1764 01:39:04,505 --> 01:39:07,665 And orders have already been issued. 1765 01:39:07,785 --> 01:39:11,185 I have appointed Sayeed Iladad to carry out this work. 1766 01:39:11,305 --> 01:39:13,785 Please lend him your support in this matter. 1767 01:39:13,905 --> 01:39:16,425 Do not turn down this order. 1768 01:39:16,585 --> 01:39:18,745 The second order 1769 01:39:18,865 --> 01:39:25,025 was issued by Shahjahan to Jai Singh on 9th September 1634. 1770 01:39:25,265 --> 01:39:31,505 I have sent Mulk Shah to extract marble from the new mines of Ammer. 1771 01:39:31,625 --> 01:39:35,865 You must lend your support to Mulk Shah in this task. 1772 01:39:36,225 --> 01:39:37,985 And what does the third order say? 1773 01:39:38,025 --> 01:39:42,745 The third order was issued on 21st June 1637. 1774 01:39:43,025 --> 01:39:46,625 Here Shahjahan is giving instructions to Jai Singh and writes, 1775 01:39:46,785 --> 01:39:49,025 I have received information 1776 01:39:49,305 --> 01:39:54,145 that your men are gathering masons in Ammer and Rajnagar. 1777 01:39:54,745 --> 01:39:58,585 As a result, very few masons are reaching Makrana. 1778 01:39:58,705 --> 01:40:04,625 Send all the skilled workers to the officials of Makrana. 1779 01:40:05,305 --> 01:40:06,585 He's got it. 1780 01:40:06,705 --> 01:40:10,625 So, your honour, these three orders clearly specify, 1781 01:40:10,745 --> 01:40:15,345 that Shahjahan was building a tomb for his late wife. 1782 01:40:15,745 --> 01:40:17,745 Shahjahan took Jai Singh's land, 1783 01:40:17,865 --> 01:40:20,265 and after demolishing whatever construction was made over it, 1784 01:40:20,385 --> 01:40:23,505 he began constructing the Taj Mahal. 1785 01:40:23,625 --> 01:40:25,145 And that is the truth. 1786 01:40:26,585 --> 01:40:28,025 - Vishnu ji. - Yes. 1787 01:40:28,465 --> 01:40:31,025 What is your opinion after hearing these orders? 1788 01:40:31,425 --> 01:40:35,265 Sir, I need some time... to study the orders. 1789 01:40:35,425 --> 01:40:36,905 Of course. Why not? 1790 01:40:37,345 --> 01:40:39,025 Take your time. 1791 01:40:39,345 --> 01:40:42,345 In fact, you can keep these. Read them at your convenience. 1792 01:40:42,945 --> 01:40:45,825 And please, enlighten us if you stumble upon anything new. 1793 01:40:58,945 --> 01:41:01,905 - Hello. - Get to Katra Malkha in 30 minutes. 1794 01:41:02,025 --> 01:41:03,425 I want you to meet someone. 1795 01:41:03,825 --> 01:41:05,985 He can help you win the case. 1796 01:41:07,745 --> 01:41:08,945 Who is speaking? 1797 01:41:09,585 --> 01:41:10,865 Your well-wisher. 1798 01:41:11,905 --> 01:41:13,585 Hello. Hello. 1799 01:41:40,785 --> 01:41:41,865 It's me. 1800 01:41:42,025 --> 01:41:44,945 Shashikant ji? Why this get up? 1801 01:41:47,385 --> 01:41:49,625 I don't want to die like my dog. 1802 01:41:50,745 --> 01:41:51,825 I am coming. 1803 01:41:53,745 --> 01:41:55,665 Come with me. Come. 1804 01:41:56,465 --> 01:41:58,945 Don't let anyone see us. 1805 01:42:01,465 --> 01:42:02,465 Come. 1806 01:42:09,465 --> 01:42:10,465 Sit. 1807 01:42:13,825 --> 01:42:15,225 Would you like some tea? 1808 01:42:15,665 --> 01:42:16,985 - No. - Hello. 1809 01:42:18,265 --> 01:42:21,265 Tell him... everything that you told me. 1810 01:42:21,505 --> 01:42:22,545 Word to word. 1811 01:42:22,825 --> 01:42:26,145 I was selected for the archaeological department in 1955. 1812 01:42:26,705 --> 01:42:30,545 Four years later, the department formed a team in 1959, 1813 01:42:30,985 --> 01:42:33,945 that was supposed to carry out conservation work underneath the Taj. 1814 01:42:34,625 --> 01:42:35,945 Even I was a part of that team. 1815 01:42:36,225 --> 01:42:42,905 What we saw in the chambers underneath the Taj blew our minds. 1816 01:42:47,825 --> 01:42:49,985 - Hello, sir. - Hello. 1817 01:42:55,825 --> 01:42:57,905 Fill all the gaps in the walls properly. 1818 01:42:58,025 --> 01:42:58,905 Yes, sir. 1819 01:42:59,025 --> 01:43:02,185 And replace these old bricks with new ones. 1820 01:43:02,305 --> 01:43:03,305 Yes, sir. 1821 01:43:17,185 --> 01:43:19,025 - Rao sir. - Yes. 1822 01:43:19,265 --> 01:43:20,305 Come take a look. 1823 01:43:30,785 --> 01:43:33,025 Sir, we must inform the higher authorities about this. 1824 01:43:35,185 --> 01:43:36,225 Mr. Raghuram. 1825 01:43:40,945 --> 01:43:44,905 Can you give a statement in court? 1826 01:43:45,345 --> 01:43:47,545 Of course, when do I come? 1827 01:43:47,945 --> 01:43:52,985 I will inform you after tomorrow's hearing when you need to come. 1828 01:43:53,465 --> 01:43:56,985 - Okay. - But are you prepared? 1829 01:43:57,145 --> 01:43:58,025 Of course. 1830 01:43:58,185 --> 01:43:59,785 - Thank you very much. - Great. 1831 01:44:00,985 --> 01:44:01,985 Thank you. 1832 01:44:02,225 --> 01:44:03,225 Shall we? 1833 01:44:10,025 --> 01:44:11,625 Sir. Vishnu ji. 1834 01:44:16,705 --> 01:44:19,425 Sir... what do you think? 1835 01:44:20,545 --> 01:44:22,705 Will he have answers to your statements? 1836 01:44:23,505 --> 01:44:27,705 Questions have answers, while orders are statements in themselves. 1837 01:44:31,985 --> 01:44:35,825 Vishnu ji, you asked for time in the previous hearing. 1838 01:44:36,025 --> 01:44:40,025 I hope you have a rebuttal for the orders presented by Mr. Rashid. 1839 01:44:40,345 --> 01:44:41,265 Yes, your honour. 1840 01:44:41,385 --> 01:44:44,265 8th January, 1632. 1841 01:44:44,865 --> 01:44:50,345 Late Mumtaz was shifted from Burhanpur to Agra on 8th January 1632. 1842 01:44:50,465 --> 01:44:53,305 After 13 days, Shahjahan issued orders 1843 01:44:53,425 --> 01:44:57,305 to King Jai Singh on 21st January to fetch the marbles. 1844 01:44:57,425 --> 01:45:00,985 Other construction work must be carried out before using the marble. 1845 01:45:01,305 --> 01:45:03,145 Like digging the foundation for the Taj Mahal. 1846 01:45:03,265 --> 01:45:05,025 Constructing the two underground floors of the Taj Mahal, 1847 01:45:05,185 --> 01:45:06,745 which were made of red stones. 1848 01:45:06,905 --> 01:45:09,265 And erecting the white structure of the Taj Mahal. 1849 01:45:09,385 --> 01:45:10,385 All of this. 1850 01:45:10,505 --> 01:45:12,345 Did he finish all of this in 13 days? 1851 01:45:12,785 --> 01:45:16,225 What technology was Shahjahan using? 1852 01:45:16,505 --> 01:45:19,385 Your honour, I've studied the orders intricately. 1853 01:45:19,625 --> 01:45:22,825 Nowhere in the orders has Shahjahan mentioned 1854 01:45:22,945 --> 01:45:25,905 that the marble was meant for the Taj Mahal. 1855 01:45:26,185 --> 01:45:28,985 It clearly says... the marble was being 1856 01:45:29,025 --> 01:45:31,665 fetched for the monuments in Agra. 1857 01:45:32,025 --> 01:45:34,385 And we can see marble work in the fort of Agra. 1858 01:45:34,505 --> 01:45:35,825 We also see mosaic work. 1859 01:45:35,945 --> 01:45:38,345 Possibly, this marble was sent for that. 1860 01:45:38,465 --> 01:45:40,785 - Objection, your honour. - Over-ruled. 1861 01:45:42,025 --> 01:45:46,105 Your honour, to prove the age of the Taj Mahal, 1862 01:45:46,225 --> 01:45:49,185 I want to call my next witness Aurangzeb. 1863 01:45:51,945 --> 01:45:55,865 I mean I want to present his letters. 1864 01:45:58,505 --> 01:46:01,825 Your honour, this letter was written by Aurangzeb in 1652. 1865 01:46:02,225 --> 01:46:07,465 Aurangzeb says I went to offer prayers on Friday, 1866 01:46:07,665 --> 01:46:10,025 But the northern part of the dome 1867 01:46:10,145 --> 01:46:13,305 was leaking from a few places in the rain. 1868 01:46:13,505 --> 01:46:17,025 Similarly, several royal chambers were built on the second floor, 1869 01:46:17,265 --> 01:46:19,945 have been temporarily fixed. 1870 01:46:20,305 --> 01:46:23,345 The domes of the mosque and prayer hall have also developed cracks. 1871 01:46:23,465 --> 01:46:26,025 Let's see what happens in the next monsoon. 1872 01:46:26,145 --> 01:46:29,185 Once all the major and minor domes are fixed. 1873 01:46:29,305 --> 01:46:32,305 This grand palace can be saved from deteriorating. 1874 01:46:32,465 --> 01:46:35,265 I hope the emperor takes this into 1875 01:46:35,385 --> 01:46:38,905 consideration and takes necessary action. 1876 01:46:39,025 --> 01:46:40,905 This was written by Aurangzeb. 1877 01:46:41,745 --> 01:46:43,825 Two things, your honour. 1878 01:46:44,265 --> 01:46:46,945 First, Shahjahan was made into a hero. 1879 01:46:47,265 --> 01:46:50,825 But what kind of a hero pays no attention 1880 01:46:50,945 --> 01:46:54,705 to the tomb of his heroine which is leaking from places. 1881 01:46:54,825 --> 01:46:58,105 Secondly, the archaeological department exclaimed 1882 01:46:58,225 --> 01:47:01,465 that the palace was ready in 1648. 1883 01:47:01,705 --> 01:47:03,545 But this is so surprising, your honour. 1884 01:47:04,025 --> 01:47:06,345 A magnificent and recently built palace 1885 01:47:06,465 --> 01:47:08,825 starts deteriorating within four years. 1886 01:47:08,945 --> 01:47:09,985 Developed cracks. 1887 01:47:10,185 --> 01:47:11,305 What could be the reason? 1888 01:47:11,425 --> 01:47:17,025 Only one. Either the palace was old, or the palace was old. 1889 01:47:17,265 --> 01:47:19,905 - Was it an old palace? - What is... 1890 01:47:20,305 --> 01:47:21,425 Your honour, may I? 1891 01:47:21,665 --> 01:47:22,745 Permission granted. 1892 01:47:23,025 --> 01:47:27,105 Your honour, to prove how old the palace was, 1893 01:47:27,225 --> 01:47:32,305 I would like to read from this book called The Travels of Peter Mundi, 1894 01:47:32,425 --> 01:47:34,145 which is written by Peter Mundi. 1895 01:47:34,345 --> 01:47:39,705 He writes that he personally saw the construction of the Taj Mahal. 1896 01:47:40,025 --> 01:47:43,745 When he set out on an expedition to Agra in 1633, 1897 01:47:43,865 --> 01:47:49,025 he saw thousands of labourers working on the Taj Mahal. 1898 01:47:49,545 --> 01:47:54,305 Gold, silver and marble were being used as if it were a common thing. 1899 01:47:55,025 --> 01:47:59,825 He even writes there was a gold railing around the tomb of Mumtaz. 1900 01:47:59,945 --> 01:48:02,025 This doesn't prove, your honour, 1901 01:48:02,185 --> 01:48:05,425 that Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal from the foundation. 1902 01:48:05,785 --> 01:48:09,145 Maybe Peter Mundi saw renovation work. 1903 01:48:09,345 --> 01:48:11,465 And, the main question that arises here is 1904 01:48:11,825 --> 01:48:16,025 why was a gold railing erected around a fake tomb. 1905 01:48:16,425 --> 01:48:20,105 There may have been something in the centre of the gold railing, 1906 01:48:20,225 --> 01:48:24,425 over which a fake tomb was constructed to conceal it. 1907 01:48:24,945 --> 01:48:27,145 Your honour, of all the Mughal rulers, 1908 01:48:27,625 --> 01:48:31,745 the reign of Shahjahan is called the Golden Era of the Mughal Empire, 1909 01:48:31,865 --> 01:48:36,585 because it was an age of peace and prosperity. 1910 01:48:36,985 --> 01:48:40,745 So, there was no reason for Shahjahan to not build the Taj Mahal 1911 01:48:40,865 --> 01:48:42,585 or build a gold railing. 1912 01:48:43,305 --> 01:48:47,985 Even his personal throne was embedded with gold and diamonds. 1913 01:48:48,385 --> 01:48:50,305 We all know about the peacock throne. 1914 01:48:51,225 --> 01:48:55,945 Vishnu Das ji, your claims are fake and whimsical. 1915 01:48:56,345 --> 01:48:58,625 You are making whimsical statements, Mr. Rashid, 1916 01:48:59,025 --> 01:49:01,585 by describing the reign of Shahjahan as the golden era. 1917 01:49:01,865 --> 01:49:04,345 In truth, the reign of the esteemed, 1918 01:49:04,465 --> 01:49:07,025 honourable, and renowned Shah Jahan 1919 01:49:07,145 --> 01:49:11,385 was plagued by diseases, epidemics, poverty, and hunger. 1920 01:49:13,225 --> 01:49:15,425 It's mentioned in the Badshah Nama, 1921 01:49:15,545 --> 01:49:18,625 at the time he was building the so-called Taj Mahal. 1922 01:49:18,745 --> 01:49:22,945 It says here, that states near the borders lacked rains. 1923 01:49:23,025 --> 01:49:25,825 This affects the southern and Gujarat the most. 1924 01:49:26,025 --> 01:49:28,985 The people died of starvation in these two states. 1925 01:49:29,025 --> 01:49:34,905 For a long time, dog meat was being sold as goat meant. 1926 01:49:35,145 --> 01:49:39,385 And powdered dog bones were mixed with flour and sold. 1927 01:49:39,585 --> 01:49:42,785 In the end, the situation escalated to a point 1928 01:49:42,905 --> 01:49:46,425 where humans were ready to devour each other. 1929 01:49:46,785 --> 01:49:50,145 At that time, around seven million people died. 1930 01:49:50,625 --> 01:49:54,545 This is the truth of respectable Shahjahan's golden era. 1931 01:49:55,025 --> 01:49:59,185 Your honour, I even have some documents which clearly state, 1932 01:49:59,305 --> 01:50:03,665 that donations were collected from the villages to build the Taj Mahal. 1933 01:50:03,785 --> 01:50:05,625 When people were dying of starvation, 1934 01:50:05,905 --> 01:50:10,025 donations were forcefully extracted to build a tomb for the deceased. 1935 01:50:10,505 --> 01:50:12,865 The Taj Mahal is not a symbol of love. 1936 01:50:13,225 --> 01:50:16,345 It's a symbol of atrocity, a symbol of genocide. 1937 01:50:23,185 --> 01:50:27,705 Your honour, I request a future date for the hearing of this case. 1938 01:50:27,825 --> 01:50:32,465 I will present a witness who will present facts and evidence 1939 01:50:32,585 --> 01:50:34,345 that will prove 1940 01:50:34,465 --> 01:50:39,545 there is something hidden in the chambers beneath the Taj Mahal. 1941 01:50:40,385 --> 01:50:43,665 But I want his identity to remain confidential. 1942 01:50:44,025 --> 01:50:46,585 - Because his life can be at risk. - Objection, your honour. 1943 01:50:46,945 --> 01:50:49,545 According to Article 11 and Rule 12, 1944 01:50:49,905 --> 01:50:56,185 advance notice must be given to both the defence counsel and the court. 1945 01:50:56,305 --> 01:50:59,225 Your honour, you know how extreme the situations have become. 1946 01:50:59,345 --> 01:51:00,985 I request you, sir, please. 1947 01:51:01,025 --> 01:51:03,145 No, sir, this is against the law. 1948 01:51:08,705 --> 01:51:12,505 For this case, we are allowing you under a special provision. 1949 01:51:12,705 --> 01:51:15,905 - How can you... - Thank you, your honour. 1950 01:51:16,145 --> 01:51:19,785 Mr. Rashid, you know how complicated this case has become. 1951 01:51:19,905 --> 01:51:21,945 I know it's complicated, but the law... 1952 01:51:22,025 --> 01:51:24,025 Please let him. It's just a witness. 1953 01:51:25,305 --> 01:51:27,145 The next hearing will be on the 20th. 1954 01:51:27,385 --> 01:51:29,025 The court is adjourned for the day. 1955 01:51:36,665 --> 01:51:37,785 How much for the cauliflower? 1956 01:51:37,905 --> 01:51:39,225 - Sixty rupees. - Sixty rupees? 1957 01:51:40,025 --> 01:51:41,105 It's not nice. 1958 01:51:41,225 --> 01:51:43,025 - And the papaya? - Eighty rupees. 1959 01:51:43,425 --> 01:51:44,865 - Eighty rupees? - Yes. 1960 01:51:46,745 --> 01:51:48,425 What are you doing? 1961 01:51:48,545 --> 01:51:50,505 - How much? - Eighty rupees per kilo. 1962 01:51:55,025 --> 01:51:56,905 - Brother... - What... are you doing? 1963 01:51:57,185 --> 01:51:58,985 - How much for this? - Look at these people... 1964 01:51:59,185 --> 01:52:00,025 - What happened? - What? 1965 01:52:00,185 --> 01:52:01,345 - What happened? - What happened? 1966 01:52:01,465 --> 01:52:02,385 Why are you screaming? 1967 01:52:02,505 --> 01:52:04,025 I see you pushed my wife. 1968 01:52:04,225 --> 01:52:07,225 Keep your voice down. Talk softly. 1969 01:52:07,345 --> 01:52:08,545 Is she some angel? 1970 01:52:08,905 --> 01:52:09,905 Talk softly. 1971 01:52:10,185 --> 01:52:11,305 - Or else... - Or else what? 1972 01:52:11,505 --> 01:52:12,705 - Or else what? - Get lost. 1973 01:52:12,825 --> 01:52:13,985 Or else what? 1974 01:52:14,385 --> 01:52:16,145 What are you doing? 1975 01:52:17,265 --> 01:52:18,545 - What are you doing? - Beat him. 1976 01:52:18,745 --> 01:52:19,745 Beat him. 1977 01:52:22,345 --> 01:52:23,385 Leave him. 1978 01:52:24,385 --> 01:52:25,825 - Leave him. - Stay back. 1979 01:52:29,185 --> 01:52:31,625 - Leave him. Leave him. - Stay out of this. 1980 01:52:31,745 --> 01:52:33,865 - Get lost. - Beat him. 1981 01:52:33,985 --> 01:52:35,665 - Break his bones. - Leave him. 1982 01:52:36,345 --> 01:52:38,705 Leave him. Let him go. 1983 01:52:41,625 --> 01:52:42,425 Avinash. 1984 01:52:42,545 --> 01:52:43,425 Pick him up. 1985 01:52:43,545 --> 01:52:45,625 Someone call the police. 1986 01:52:45,865 --> 01:52:46,665 Get up! 1987 01:52:46,785 --> 01:52:47,785 No. 1988 01:52:48,665 --> 01:52:50,425 Someone please call the police. 1989 01:52:54,225 --> 01:52:55,385 Now do you see the consequences. 1990 01:52:55,505 --> 01:52:57,545 Your father was trying to be a revolutionary. 1991 01:52:58,145 --> 01:53:00,265 Someone help. Help us. 1992 01:53:00,625 --> 01:53:03,705 Avinash. Someone call the ambulance. 1993 01:53:04,025 --> 01:53:06,025 Avinash. Avinash. 1994 01:53:06,585 --> 01:53:08,305 Call the ambulance. 1995 01:53:08,745 --> 01:53:09,785 Someone help. 1996 01:53:09,985 --> 01:53:10,985 Avinash. 1997 01:53:20,825 --> 01:53:21,945 Father. 1998 01:53:23,185 --> 01:53:25,825 - Sister-in-law. - Look what they did. 1999 01:53:27,025 --> 01:53:29,545 The doctor said you will get well soon. 2000 01:53:31,385 --> 01:53:34,545 They were four and I was alone. 2001 01:53:38,465 --> 01:53:39,465 You are brave, son. 2002 01:53:43,585 --> 01:53:44,585 Father... 2003 01:53:48,905 --> 01:53:49,905 Father... 2004 01:53:52,305 --> 01:53:53,305 Please... 2005 01:53:55,385 --> 01:53:56,625 Don't quit this case. 2006 01:53:59,145 --> 01:54:00,425 They are trying to scare us 2007 01:54:02,385 --> 01:54:05,865 because they have realised we are going to win. 2008 01:54:09,225 --> 01:54:11,465 Get some rest, son. Get some rest. 2009 01:55:04,305 --> 01:55:06,785 Sit. Sit. Sit. 2010 01:55:11,225 --> 01:55:15,425 Whatever happened, you have my sympathy. 2011 01:55:16,545 --> 01:55:18,745 I wanted to meet you personally 2012 01:55:18,865 --> 01:55:20,905 to prevent something like this from happening again. 2013 01:55:21,505 --> 01:55:23,185 Now, you are under protection. 2014 01:55:23,305 --> 01:55:24,545 Thank you very much. 2015 01:55:26,865 --> 01:55:32,265 You got my son treated in such a major hospital. 2016 01:55:35,145 --> 01:55:37,665 I wanted to ask you a question. 2017 01:55:40,025 --> 01:55:42,145 Why are you helping me? 2018 01:55:43,345 --> 01:55:45,265 To keep the hope alive. 2019 01:55:47,185 --> 01:55:48,825 What will you gain from it? 2020 01:55:49,745 --> 01:55:51,025 This is not for my gain. 2021 01:55:52,505 --> 01:55:54,305 It's my repentance, Vishnu ji. 2022 01:55:55,545 --> 01:55:58,265 Your father came to me for help, 2023 01:55:58,745 --> 01:56:01,385 when he was fired from the job of a guide. 2024 01:56:02,985 --> 01:56:05,705 I couldn't help him 2025 01:56:05,825 --> 01:56:09,145 because I was just an ordinary party worker. 2026 01:56:10,625 --> 01:56:14,625 But if I had helped him, then maybe... 2027 01:56:15,545 --> 01:56:17,905 Just maybe he wouldn't have committed suicide. 2028 01:56:19,185 --> 01:56:20,225 Vishnu ji... 2029 01:56:21,585 --> 01:56:23,745 the truth you are seeking, 2030 01:56:25,345 --> 01:56:28,305 I can help you find it. 2031 01:56:32,345 --> 01:56:34,505 First, take a look at my son. 2032 01:56:38,185 --> 01:56:40,825 I want to seek the truth, but 2033 01:56:41,465 --> 01:56:43,585 not at the cost of my family. 2034 01:56:45,025 --> 01:56:51,665 Imagine Arjun's plight after the death of Abhimanyu in the Mahabharata? 2035 01:56:52,465 --> 01:56:55,905 He must have wept, screamed, shouted. 2036 01:56:58,185 --> 01:57:00,465 Yet, he never let go of his bow. 2037 01:57:02,025 --> 01:57:05,305 He continued to fight until the very end. 2038 01:57:06,345 --> 01:57:07,465 Do you know why? 2039 01:57:09,185 --> 01:57:11,665 Because he knew 2040 01:57:12,225 --> 01:57:16,345 that if he laid down his weapons and allowed the Kauravas to win, 2041 01:57:17,905 --> 01:57:20,785 then Abhimanyu's sacrifice will be a waste. 2042 01:57:23,785 --> 01:57:24,905 Vishnu ji, 2043 01:57:26,225 --> 01:57:28,505 do what you want. 2044 01:57:30,025 --> 01:57:31,745 I am on your side. 2045 01:57:37,225 --> 01:57:39,505 - Hello, Vishnu ji. - Yes, Shashikant ji, tell me. 2046 01:57:40,025 --> 01:57:41,025 Hello. 2047 01:57:41,585 --> 01:57:45,865 Actually, Raghuram ji has refused to testify in court. 2048 01:57:45,985 --> 01:57:46,985 Why? 2049 01:57:47,025 --> 01:57:51,385 They are threatening him to do what they did with your son. 2050 01:58:08,505 --> 01:58:09,585 Vishnu ji. 2051 01:58:10,185 --> 01:58:11,505 Where is your witness? 2052 01:58:15,985 --> 01:58:17,025 Vishnu ji. 2053 01:58:18,025 --> 01:58:19,865 Yes. Sorry. 2054 01:58:20,425 --> 01:58:21,865 Where is your witness? 2055 01:58:22,505 --> 01:58:25,585 He refused to show up. 2056 01:58:25,985 --> 01:58:26,985 Why? 2057 01:58:27,425 --> 01:58:31,345 Your honour-there is no witness. 2058 01:58:31,465 --> 01:58:32,865 How can anyone show up when there isn't one? 2059 01:58:32,985 --> 01:58:34,825 Your honour, I have a witness, 2060 01:58:34,945 --> 01:58:38,745 but he refused to show up at the last moment. 2061 01:58:39,705 --> 01:58:41,945 Stop it, Vishnu ji. 2062 01:58:42,385 --> 01:58:47,465 Not everyone can tell false and imaginary stories in the court. 2063 01:58:47,945 --> 01:58:50,265 Your honour, he's got ten stitches on his forehead, 2064 01:58:50,625 --> 01:58:52,985 and his arm is completely dislocated. 2065 01:58:54,025 --> 01:58:55,625 He has injuries all over his body. 2066 01:58:55,825 --> 01:58:59,785 The doctors say he will need a couple of months to recover. 2067 01:59:00,945 --> 01:59:02,385 My son was brutally thrashed. 2068 01:59:03,145 --> 01:59:05,665 If my story is fake and fictitious, 2069 01:59:05,945 --> 01:59:07,465 then why are these people scared? 2070 01:59:07,625 --> 01:59:09,345 Why are they attacking my family? 2071 01:59:10,505 --> 01:59:13,905 I strongly condemn what happened with Vishnu ji's son. 2072 01:59:14,025 --> 01:59:15,545 He has my sympathy. 2073 01:59:15,665 --> 01:59:18,585 But the court doesn't function on sympathy. 2074 01:59:18,705 --> 01:59:20,105 It needs facts and witnesses. 2075 01:59:20,225 --> 01:59:24,465 And he has no facts or evidence to prove his accusations. 2076 01:59:24,905 --> 01:59:27,025 How surprising is this, your honour? 2077 01:59:27,505 --> 01:59:31,665 Mr. Rashid was sent here to answer my questions. 2078 01:59:31,985 --> 01:59:35,385 But he wants me to ask the questions and also provide the answers. 2079 01:59:35,785 --> 01:59:36,545 Okay, fine. 2080 01:59:36,665 --> 01:59:37,905 I'll answer. 2081 01:59:38,025 --> 01:59:41,385 The Taj Mahal was not built by Shahjahan. 2082 01:59:42,145 --> 01:59:44,825 The Taj Mahal was built nearly 200 to 2083 01:59:44,945 --> 01:59:47,745 300 years before the Mughals arrived. 2084 01:59:47,865 --> 01:59:49,665 What nonsense, your honour? 2085 01:59:49,785 --> 01:59:54,825 You said it was King Maan Singh's palace. 2086 01:59:54,945 --> 01:59:57,985 And Maan Singh was one of the nine gems in Akbar's court. 2087 01:59:58,025 --> 01:59:59,545 So how could it be built before the Mughals? 2088 01:59:59,665 --> 02:00:04,225 Your honour, these are two books by the archaeological department. 2089 02:00:04,625 --> 02:00:08,025 Corpus Inscriptionum and Epigraphia Indica. 2090 02:00:09,025 --> 02:00:11,705 There is a mention of a Bateshwar inscription. 2091 02:00:12,185 --> 02:00:15,865 This inscription was found by Lord Alexander Cunningham 2092 02:00:16,025 --> 02:00:20,985 when he was excavating in Agra on the banks of Yamuna. 2093 02:00:21,385 --> 02:00:24,225 The inscription says that the king of the Chandel 2094 02:00:24,345 --> 02:00:27,025 clan and the prime minister of Salakshana, 2095 02:00:27,265 --> 02:00:30,145 built two temples which were white as quartz crystals. 2096 02:00:30,385 --> 02:00:32,985 The date and day of completion are also mentioned. 2097 02:00:33,625 --> 02:00:37,825 10th September, Sunday, 1195 AD. 2098 02:00:38,545 --> 02:00:40,985 Currently, there is only 2099 02:00:41,025 --> 02:00:45,345 one monument present in Agra which is white as marble. 2100 02:00:45,465 --> 02:00:48,785 Your honour, if Vishnu ji is comparing the Taj Mahal 2101 02:00:48,905 --> 02:00:51,185 to the temples mentioned in the inscription, 2102 02:00:51,305 --> 02:00:53,865 then how can we be so sure it's the Taj Mahal. 2103 02:00:53,985 --> 02:00:57,225 Because there is no mention of a name in that inscription. 2104 02:00:57,345 --> 02:01:00,265 Your honour, it's very easy to solve this puzzle. 2105 02:01:00,425 --> 02:01:05,025 If we do a carbon dating on the inscription and the Taj Mahal, 2106 02:01:05,385 --> 02:01:07,025 the truth will be revealed. 2107 02:01:07,185 --> 02:01:09,025 Whether the date of the Taj Mahal 2108 02:01:09,145 --> 02:01:11,865 matches with the date written on the inscription. 2109 02:01:11,985 --> 02:01:12,785 It's simple. 2110 02:01:12,905 --> 02:01:15,785 Your honour, this is not enough for carbon dating. 2111 02:01:15,905 --> 02:01:19,505 Soon someone will raise their voice against all the temples, 2112 02:01:19,625 --> 02:01:21,145 mosques and monuments in the country. 2113 02:01:21,265 --> 02:01:23,345 We cannot do carbon dating on all of them. 2114 02:01:23,825 --> 02:01:25,265 This will pose a question to the belief 2115 02:01:25,345 --> 02:01:26,785 system of the country, your honour. 2116 02:01:27,025 --> 02:01:28,945 His concern is justified, your honour. 2117 02:01:29,505 --> 02:01:32,105 And if the country's belief system is questioned, 2118 02:01:32,225 --> 02:01:34,345 then carbon dating should be done as soon as possible. 2119 02:01:34,465 --> 02:01:35,465 Isn't it? 2120 02:01:36,265 --> 02:01:38,745 Vishnu ji, this is not enough. 2121 02:01:39,385 --> 02:01:40,425 One second. 2122 02:01:43,505 --> 02:01:46,025 The report I am going to show you next 2123 02:01:46,305 --> 02:01:50,265 was published by famous American archaeologist Peter Williams 2124 02:01:50,385 --> 02:01:53,185 in 1981 about the Taj Mahal. 2125 02:01:54,025 --> 02:01:56,545 He has clearly mentioned in this report, 2126 02:01:56,825 --> 02:02:00,385 when he came to Agra and visited the lower chambers of the Taj Mahal, 2127 02:02:00,625 --> 02:02:05,225 he took a piece of wood from the side facing the Yamuna River. 2128 02:02:05,505 --> 02:02:08,465 He conducted carbon dating-Carbon 14. 2129 02:02:08,705 --> 02:02:11,865 He discovered that the wooden door 2130 02:02:11,985 --> 02:02:15,825 was 300 years older than the reign of Shahjahan. 2131 02:02:15,945 --> 02:02:18,345 Meaning 1359 AD. 2132 02:02:18,505 --> 02:02:19,345 Objection, your honour. 2133 02:02:19,465 --> 02:02:21,585 At least let me finish. 2134 02:02:21,705 --> 02:02:22,705 Sorry. 2135 02:02:22,945 --> 02:02:27,025 Later, Peter Williams asked for samples of the stones in the Taj Mahal, 2136 02:02:27,465 --> 02:02:30,505 to conduct a Thermoluminescence dating. 2137 02:02:30,625 --> 02:02:34,505 That could have determined the actual date of the Taj Mahal's creation. 2138 02:02:34,825 --> 02:02:38,025 But the present government rejected his request. 2139 02:02:38,545 --> 02:02:41,425 Then Peter Williams wrote a letter to the archaeological department, 2140 02:02:41,785 --> 02:02:44,145 and the reply he got was that the Taj 2141 02:02:44,225 --> 02:02:46,905 Mahal doesn't require any carbon dating. 2142 02:02:47,025 --> 02:02:49,505 Please go back home, Mr. Peter Williams. 2143 02:02:49,785 --> 02:02:51,985 I have submitted those letters. 2144 02:02:52,025 --> 02:02:53,025 Objection, your honour. 2145 02:02:53,145 --> 02:02:54,465 - One minute. - Yes. 2146 02:02:55,265 --> 02:02:56,785 Let me read them. 2147 02:02:56,905 --> 02:02:57,905 Of course. 2148 02:03:02,905 --> 02:03:03,825 Now speak. 2149 02:03:03,945 --> 02:03:06,865 First and foremost, your honour, even if we admit... 2150 02:03:07,425 --> 02:03:10,185 Even if we accept Peter Williams 2151 02:03:10,305 --> 02:03:13,985 conducted a test on a piece of wood from that door. 2152 02:03:14,025 --> 02:03:17,705 It's quite possible that the piece of wood was contaminated. 2153 02:03:18,025 --> 02:03:19,825 The piece of wood had decayed. 2154 02:03:20,145 --> 02:03:22,185 Examining one piece of wood cannot 2155 02:03:22,265 --> 02:03:24,625 give proper results of carbon dating. 2156 02:03:24,985 --> 02:03:27,585 Maybe Peter Williams was lying. 2157 02:03:27,865 --> 02:03:28,865 Where is the evidence 2158 02:03:28,985 --> 02:03:30,625 to prove that the piece of wood was 2159 02:03:30,745 --> 02:03:32,585 from the door on the banks of Yamuna, 2160 02:03:32,705 --> 02:03:34,265 and conducted carbon dating on it? 2161 02:03:34,385 --> 02:03:37,625 In my suggestion, with whose permission did he take it? 2162 02:03:38,025 --> 02:03:39,545 Do you have any letters? 2163 02:03:39,825 --> 02:03:42,145 Did you submit it? It's an imaginary story. 2164 02:03:42,345 --> 02:03:43,625 And where is the proof that 2165 02:03:43,745 --> 02:03:45,705 he ever visited the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal? 2166 02:03:45,825 --> 02:03:46,785 Do you have any evidence? 2167 02:03:46,905 --> 02:03:48,185 Do you have any witnesses? 2168 02:03:48,785 --> 02:03:51,465 Vishnu ji, we need more evidence. 2169 02:03:52,025 --> 02:03:55,345 Okay. But I need more time, your honour. 2170 02:03:55,865 --> 02:03:56,865 Fine. 2171 02:03:57,465 --> 02:03:59,785 The court gives you 10 days. 2172 02:04:00,025 --> 02:04:00,985 Thank you. 2173 02:04:01,025 --> 02:04:03,265 If you produce any evidence, then it will be considered. 2174 02:04:03,385 --> 02:04:05,505 Otherwise, the court will announce its verdict. 2175 02:04:06,585 --> 02:04:08,145 Adjourned for today. 2176 02:04:18,025 --> 02:04:20,905 We had one witness who bailed at the last moment. 2177 02:04:22,625 --> 02:04:23,985 What will you do now? 2178 02:04:24,505 --> 02:04:29,825 Raghuram is the only eye witness, but he isn't prepared to help. 2179 02:04:32,145 --> 02:04:34,385 I think this is the end of the case. 2180 02:04:34,825 --> 02:04:35,865 End? 2181 02:04:37,225 --> 02:04:38,585 Be positive, brother. 2182 02:04:39,505 --> 02:04:41,905 Don't give up yet. You will find a way. 2183 02:04:50,025 --> 02:04:51,425 Who could it be? 2184 02:04:53,665 --> 02:04:55,945 Vishnu ji. We found an eye witness. 2185 02:04:56,025 --> 02:04:57,025 Who? 2186 02:04:58,785 --> 02:04:59,785 Hey, Harsha. 2187 02:04:59,945 --> 02:05:01,265 Hey... Hi, Sandra, how are you? 2188 02:05:01,385 --> 02:05:02,185 I am good. 2189 02:05:02,305 --> 02:05:03,705 Hello, Ms. Sandra. 2190 02:05:03,825 --> 02:05:04,625 Hello. 2191 02:05:04,745 --> 02:05:07,465 This is Vishnu Das. I told you all about him, right? 2192 02:05:07,585 --> 02:05:10,865 Hello, Mr. Vishnu Das. Your father was an amazing person. 2193 02:05:11,265 --> 02:05:12,185 Thank you. 2194 02:05:12,305 --> 02:05:16,185 Your father, Mr. Peter Williams was also an amazing person. 2195 02:05:16,305 --> 02:05:17,145 Thank you. 2196 02:05:17,265 --> 02:05:18,945 So, Sandra, we need your help. 2197 02:05:19,225 --> 02:05:21,665 The thing is the court has asked us to present evidence 2198 02:05:21,785 --> 02:05:25,025 related to the carbon dating done by your father Mr. Peter Williams. 2199 02:05:25,145 --> 02:05:27,025 Okay, no problem, Harsha. 2200 02:05:27,265 --> 02:05:29,465 I will be more than happy to help. 2201 02:05:30,465 --> 02:05:33,305 I will send you a carbon - dating lab report. 2202 02:05:33,425 --> 02:05:34,505 Actually, Sandra, 2203 02:05:34,945 --> 02:05:37,505 only a lab report is not going to be a help for us. 2204 02:05:37,625 --> 02:05:38,625 We need an eye witness. 2205 02:05:38,745 --> 02:05:39,865 Yes, witness... 2206 02:05:40,145 --> 02:05:43,465 So, you are the only eye witness that is alive. 2207 02:05:44,665 --> 02:05:48,305 But how will I come to India on such short notice? 2208 02:05:48,425 --> 02:05:50,105 The travel, the arrangement, 2209 02:05:50,225 --> 02:05:52,705 how is all this possible in such a short time. 2210 02:05:52,865 --> 02:05:55,025 I know, Sandra, it's a bit too sudden for you. 2211 02:05:55,225 --> 02:05:57,025 But we really need your help. 2212 02:05:57,145 --> 02:05:58,825 Otherwise, we'll be in huge trouble. 2213 02:05:58,945 --> 02:05:59,665 Please. 2214 02:05:59,785 --> 02:06:02,225 Harsha, I am not the only eye witness. 2215 02:06:02,385 --> 02:06:05,025 There is one more person who is very much alive, 2216 02:06:05,145 --> 02:06:08,425 and had accompanied us to the basement of the Taj Mahal. 2217 02:06:08,585 --> 02:06:09,865 He's Yogesh Bhatt. 2218 02:06:10,145 --> 02:06:11,145 What? 2219 02:06:11,865 --> 02:06:13,025 Yogesh Bhatt? 2220 02:06:13,185 --> 02:06:14,025 That's right. 2221 02:06:14,185 --> 02:06:15,345 Mr. Yogesh Bhatt? 2222 02:06:15,785 --> 02:06:17,305 Do you know where he is right now? 2223 02:06:17,425 --> 02:06:18,345 Yeah, for sure. 2224 02:06:18,465 --> 02:06:19,665 He is in Dehradun. 2225 02:06:20,025 --> 02:06:22,465 I'll talk to him. He definitely gonna help you. 2226 02:06:27,505 --> 02:06:29,025 How soon will he be here? 2227 02:06:29,545 --> 02:06:30,825 How soon will he be here? 2228 02:06:32,505 --> 02:06:33,745 He's a very punctual man. 2229 02:06:34,305 --> 02:06:40,425 And it's nearly time. He should be here soon. 2230 02:06:42,345 --> 02:06:43,905 He's at the restaurant to meet someone. 2231 02:06:44,185 --> 02:06:46,025 Find out who that is. 2232 02:06:47,025 --> 02:06:49,305 Don't take your eyes off him even for a second. 2233 02:06:49,665 --> 02:06:50,665 Yes. 2234 02:06:53,345 --> 02:06:54,465 There he is. 2235 02:06:55,545 --> 02:06:56,905 Come, come. 2236 02:06:57,585 --> 02:06:59,465 - The one in the brown T-shirt. - This. 2237 02:07:00,665 --> 02:07:01,665 Come. 2238 02:07:01,785 --> 02:07:03,905 - Hello. - Hello. 2239 02:07:04,225 --> 02:07:05,225 Sit. 2240 02:07:07,225 --> 02:07:08,225 Hello. 2241 02:07:10,385 --> 02:07:11,745 I'll come straight to the point. 2242 02:07:11,865 --> 02:07:12,865 Okay. 2243 02:07:13,025 --> 02:07:15,665 We want to know if you have ever visited 2244 02:07:15,785 --> 02:07:18,425 the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal? 2245 02:07:18,625 --> 02:07:19,665 Yes, I have. 2246 02:07:19,905 --> 02:07:21,625 I even have pictures. 2247 02:07:21,945 --> 02:07:22,985 Oh, great. 2248 02:07:24,025 --> 02:07:28,025 What I saw there is still a secret. 2249 02:07:28,385 --> 02:07:29,385 Okay. 2250 02:07:29,945 --> 02:07:33,025 Can you say this in court as a witness? 2251 02:07:33,425 --> 02:07:34,625 Of course, I can. 2252 02:07:35,145 --> 02:07:36,305 Tell me what I have to do. 2253 02:07:37,385 --> 02:07:38,545 - You tell. - We leave tomorrow. 2254 02:07:38,665 --> 02:07:39,785 - Of course. - Are you prepared? 2255 02:07:39,905 --> 02:07:40,985 Totally. 2256 02:07:41,025 --> 02:07:42,105 Our work's done. 2257 02:07:42,225 --> 02:07:43,305 Oh, lovely. 2258 02:07:43,425 --> 02:07:44,425 - Thank you. - Welcome. 2259 02:07:44,545 --> 02:07:45,345 Come on. 2260 02:07:45,465 --> 02:07:46,465 Have something. 2261 02:07:50,225 --> 02:07:50,985 Yes. 2262 02:07:51,025 --> 02:07:53,585 They were talking about the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal. 2263 02:07:53,785 --> 02:07:57,505 The man was saying he saw something which is still a secret. 2264 02:07:57,625 --> 02:08:00,905 Don't let him reach the court under any circumstances. 2265 02:08:01,185 --> 02:08:02,185 Yes, brother. 2266 02:08:06,025 --> 02:08:09,385 Well, this turned out just as we expected. 2267 02:08:09,545 --> 02:08:10,665 We didn't face any problems. 2268 02:08:11,265 --> 02:08:12,265 Absolutely. 2269 02:08:13,025 --> 02:08:14,625 Now, you can win the case. 2270 02:08:26,265 --> 02:08:27,625 Where did they come from? 2271 02:08:29,665 --> 02:08:30,985 Get them all out. 2272 02:08:31,025 --> 02:08:32,345 - Come out. Come on. - What's going on. 2273 02:08:32,465 --> 02:08:34,345 Get out. Out I said. 2274 02:08:35,425 --> 02:08:37,385 - Come out. Move. - Coming. 2275 02:08:37,585 --> 02:08:40,465 So you're a revolutionary, huh? Get in the car. Come on. 2276 02:08:40,945 --> 02:08:42,505 Come on. Over there. 2277 02:08:43,905 --> 02:08:44,825 Hands up. 2278 02:08:44,945 --> 02:08:48,625 If you stay calm, your guest will be sent back. 2279 02:08:48,825 --> 02:08:51,905 If you go to the police, you will receive his dead body. 2280 02:08:52,425 --> 02:08:53,945 Then you can file a PIL for him as well. 2281 02:08:54,025 --> 02:08:58,025 Vishnu Das... it's better to stay quiet. 2282 02:08:58,385 --> 02:09:00,425 Get in. Come on. 2283 02:09:00,545 --> 02:09:02,385 - You, move it! - Get in the car. 2284 02:09:22,465 --> 02:09:24,305 Vishnu ji, are you ready? 2285 02:09:24,785 --> 02:09:28,145 Vishnu ji, make sure you present facts and not fiction. 2286 02:09:28,825 --> 02:09:33,425 This time I also have an eye witness, witness, Mr. Rashid. 2287 02:09:34,185 --> 02:09:37,545 Your honour, he's an eye witness who visited the chambers 2288 02:09:37,665 --> 02:09:39,625 underneath the Taj Mahal with Peter Williams. 2289 02:09:39,745 --> 02:09:42,625 Your honour, what is going on? 2290 02:09:43,345 --> 02:09:45,545 Anyone can just walk in. 2291 02:09:45,665 --> 02:09:46,865 You should not allow this. 2292 02:09:47,025 --> 02:09:48,465 Why are you panicking? 2293 02:09:48,945 --> 02:09:51,345 You told me to get an eye witness. 2294 02:09:51,465 --> 02:09:53,025 So I got an eye witness. See. 2295 02:09:53,145 --> 02:09:55,705 Your honour, we need to verify the eye witness first. 2296 02:09:55,825 --> 02:09:57,825 He could probably be a fake witness. 2297 02:09:58,345 --> 02:10:01,465 I am sure you have some solid evidence. 2298 02:10:01,785 --> 02:10:02,825 Yes, your honour. 2299 02:10:03,025 --> 02:10:05,225 I was afraid that Yogesh Bhatt would 2300 02:10:05,305 --> 02:10:07,785 face the same consequences as Raghuram. 2301 02:10:08,265 --> 02:10:09,985 So I made all the preparations. 2302 02:10:10,545 --> 02:10:13,585 The Yogesh Bhatt who was kidnapped two days ago 2303 02:10:13,705 --> 02:10:15,985 was not the real Yogesh Bhatt. 2304 02:10:16,185 --> 02:10:19,985 That was the senior police officer of Uttarakhand Brijbhushan. 2305 02:10:24,225 --> 02:10:25,305 Silence. 2306 02:10:27,185 --> 02:10:29,025 - Kidnapping? - Yes, your honour. 2307 02:10:29,505 --> 02:10:31,025 I would like to call Mr. Brijbhushan. 2308 02:10:31,185 --> 02:10:32,785 You can verify the facts from him. 2309 02:10:33,545 --> 02:10:34,505 Permission granted. 2310 02:10:34,625 --> 02:10:36,385 Your honour, you cannot do this. 2311 02:10:36,905 --> 02:10:38,825 Brijbhushan, enter the court. 2312 02:10:44,745 --> 02:10:46,225 - Hello. - Hello. 2313 02:10:46,425 --> 02:10:48,665 Please tell the court what happened that day. 2314 02:10:49,305 --> 02:10:52,825 Sir, a few days ago, I got a call from Vibhuti Pathak ji. 2315 02:10:54,225 --> 02:10:55,025 Greetings, brother. 2316 02:10:55,185 --> 02:10:57,305 Hello. Hello. Brijbhushan ji. 2317 02:10:57,425 --> 02:10:58,425 Yes. 2318 02:10:58,545 --> 02:11:01,025 I am entrusting you with an important task. 2319 02:11:13,025 --> 02:11:14,945 - Understood? - Understood, brother. 2320 02:11:15,185 --> 02:11:17,545 Not to worry. I will get it done. 2321 02:11:17,665 --> 02:11:18,745 Take care. 2322 02:11:21,025 --> 02:11:24,545 Yogesh Bhatt, you are going to stay with us for a couple of days. 2323 02:11:25,905 --> 02:11:30,265 Tell me about the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal in detail. 2324 02:11:30,985 --> 02:11:32,145 Were the kidnappers arrested? 2325 02:11:32,265 --> 02:11:33,105 Yes, sir. 2326 02:11:33,225 --> 02:11:34,905 All three kidnappers were arrested. 2327 02:11:35,345 --> 02:11:38,665 We are still investigating and soon they will be presented in court. 2328 02:11:38,825 --> 02:11:40,865 - You showed great courage. - Sir. 2329 02:11:41,465 --> 02:11:42,785 - Good job. - Thank you. 2330 02:11:43,025 --> 02:11:44,825 - You can go now. - Thank you, sir. 2331 02:11:47,425 --> 02:11:50,625 Your honour, this was the fact about the fake Yogesh Bhatt. 2332 02:11:50,865 --> 02:11:51,865 Mr. Rashid. 2333 02:11:53,505 --> 02:11:58,225 If anyone connected to this case is found involved in this kidnapping, 2334 02:11:58,905 --> 02:12:01,225 then I will take strong action. 2335 02:12:01,585 --> 02:12:02,385 Remember that. 2336 02:12:02,505 --> 02:12:05,025 Your honour, I have no knowledge of this. 2337 02:12:05,225 --> 02:12:07,745 Where is the real Yogesh Bhatt? 2338 02:12:07,985 --> 02:12:10,425 Your honour, the real Yogesh Bhatt is present in the court. 2339 02:12:10,625 --> 02:12:12,785 And I would like to call him here with your permission. 2340 02:12:12,945 --> 02:12:14,025 Please, call him. 2341 02:12:25,505 --> 02:12:26,545 Greet the judge. 2342 02:12:27,585 --> 02:12:30,945 Mr. Yogesh, I want to know the whole story. 2343 02:12:31,945 --> 02:12:33,465 Please tell us in detail. 2344 02:12:33,665 --> 02:12:37,465 Your honour, along with Peter Williams and VN Vats, 2345 02:12:38,465 --> 02:12:40,505 even I visited the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal. 2346 02:12:40,625 --> 02:12:43,465 Accompanying us was our guide Mahender Das. 2347 02:12:45,825 --> 02:12:48,145 How many rooms do you have here? 2348 02:12:48,465 --> 02:12:51,025 There are 22 rooms in this passage. 2349 02:12:54,945 --> 02:12:57,305 And why are all the rooms sealed? 2350 02:12:58,305 --> 02:13:00,705 The government has sealed all these rooms. 2351 02:13:01,025 --> 02:13:02,025 Why? 2352 02:13:02,505 --> 02:13:05,145 Maybe... they are hiding something. 2353 02:13:06,185 --> 02:13:08,585 Mr. Vats, what do you think? 2354 02:13:09,305 --> 02:13:12,945 There might be some Hindu idols inside which they are hiding. 2355 02:13:14,145 --> 02:13:15,265 Oh, God. 2356 02:13:16,145 --> 02:13:17,905 We all came to the banks of the Yamuna River. 2357 02:13:19,145 --> 02:13:23,025 William sir expressed a desire... 2358 02:13:24,025 --> 02:13:31,225 I wish I could get some wood samples for carbon dating. 2359 02:13:32,705 --> 02:13:37,665 So I can find out when the Taj Mahal was built. 2360 02:13:39,025 --> 02:13:41,865 Sir, let me bring a piece of wood for you. 2361 02:13:42,185 --> 02:13:44,585 - How? - It's unlawful. 2362 02:13:46,145 --> 02:13:48,025 Truth is the only law I care about. 2363 02:13:56,585 --> 02:13:59,465 Thank you, Mr. Yogesh Bhatt. 2364 02:14:00,025 --> 02:14:02,585 Peter William sir took that piece of wood to America. 2365 02:14:03,385 --> 02:14:05,145 There he conducted carbon dating on it. 2366 02:14:05,705 --> 02:14:10,825 And found out that the piece of wood belonged to 1359 AD. 2367 02:14:11,505 --> 02:14:15,385 As soon as he submitted this report, the news spread all over India. 2368 02:14:15,625 --> 02:14:18,025 And the present government got rid of 2369 02:14:18,185 --> 02:14:21,025 all the wooden doors near the river banks, 2370 02:14:21,385 --> 02:14:23,185 and sealed them with brick walls. 2371 02:14:23,625 --> 02:14:24,425 Your honour... 2372 02:14:24,705 --> 02:14:28,225 Mr. Yogesh, how can we believe you are telling the truth? 2373 02:14:28,545 --> 02:14:29,945 Sandra Williams... 2374 02:14:30,465 --> 02:14:33,905 is Peter William's daughter, who is still alive. 2375 02:14:34,585 --> 02:14:36,025 She was with us at that time. 2376 02:14:36,145 --> 02:14:38,545 You can ask her if you want. 2377 02:14:41,625 --> 02:14:44,225 Mr. Yogesh, we will verify the facts. 2378 02:14:44,545 --> 02:14:45,705 You can go for now. 2379 02:14:45,825 --> 02:14:46,825 Thank you, sir. 2380 02:14:48,905 --> 02:14:52,785 Your honour, I would like to tell you the possibilities 2381 02:14:52,905 --> 02:14:56,025 of what could be hidden underneath the Taj Mahal. 2382 02:14:57,385 --> 02:15:01,705 This book was written by American Writer Stephen Napp. 2383 02:15:02,545 --> 02:15:05,345 Taj Mahal and its alternative history. 2384 02:15:06,265 --> 02:15:09,785 The book has similar details that were mentioned by Raghuram. 2385 02:15:10,505 --> 02:15:13,025 Your honour, there is an important point mentioned in this book. 2386 02:15:14,025 --> 02:15:18,985 Back in 1959, 12 years had passed since the country got independence. 2387 02:15:19,585 --> 02:15:24,385 At that time, archaeologist Mr. Rao and his team 2388 02:15:24,505 --> 02:15:28,905 visited the chambers underneath the Taj Mahal for conservation work. 2389 02:15:37,945 --> 02:15:39,625 - Rao sir. - Yes? 2390 02:15:40,025 --> 02:15:41,025 Come take a look. 2391 02:15:51,265 --> 02:15:55,025 Your honour, they found an Ast Vaasu statue behind the wall. 2392 02:15:55,305 --> 02:16:00,505 Mr. Rao immediately mentioned this to the "Authorised" person, 2393 02:16:00,865 --> 02:16:05,505 and the reply he got was, "Shut the wall as well as your mouth". 2394 02:16:05,905 --> 02:16:10,225 "Seal the walls of the Taj and your lips." 2395 02:16:10,545 --> 02:16:15,625 Your honour, how can he make such serious allegations 2396 02:16:15,745 --> 02:16:19,305 on a government body or a specific person, based on a book. 2397 02:16:19,945 --> 02:16:24,025 Your Honour, if books are considered reliable sources to believe 2398 02:16:24,185 --> 02:16:26,385 that the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan, 2399 02:16:26,825 --> 02:16:29,665 then by the same logic, we should also accept 2400 02:16:29,785 --> 02:16:32,025 that Shah Jahan did not build the Taj Mahal. 2401 02:16:32,465 --> 02:16:35,345 There is only one solution to solve these conflicts. 2402 02:16:35,745 --> 02:16:36,825 Carbon dating. 2403 02:16:37,025 --> 02:16:39,025 Let's conduct a carbon dating on the Taj Mahal, 2404 02:16:39,145 --> 02:16:42,025 that will easily clear... facts from fiction. 2405 02:16:42,185 --> 02:16:44,025 Know the Taj's complete story. 2406 02:16:46,785 --> 02:16:47,785 Silence! 2407 02:16:54,145 --> 02:16:57,945 The court needs some time to examine the evidence. 2408 02:16:58,145 --> 02:17:01,025 Until then, you two can prepare your closing statements. 2409 02:17:01,425 --> 02:17:03,625 The next hearing will be on the 22nd. 2410 02:17:03,945 --> 02:17:06,025 The court is adjourned for the day. 2411 02:17:06,705 --> 02:17:08,865 - Walk slowly. - Look, papa has come home. 2412 02:17:09,465 --> 02:17:10,705 Papa has come home. 2413 02:17:11,465 --> 02:17:12,745 - Careful. - Come. 2414 02:17:12,945 --> 02:17:14,425 Sorry. 2415 02:17:14,545 --> 02:17:15,705 Come on, let's go. 2416 02:17:15,825 --> 02:17:17,505 Are you happy now? Papa is back home. 2417 02:17:17,745 --> 02:17:19,385 No more mischief, okay. 2418 02:17:19,505 --> 02:17:21,305 Sit. Lot of pain. 2419 02:17:21,745 --> 02:17:22,745 Bittu. 2420 02:17:24,025 --> 02:17:26,025 Come on. Keep some hot press on the leg. 2421 02:18:14,305 --> 02:18:15,785 There is a state of excitement among the people 2422 02:18:15,905 --> 02:18:17,305 gathered outside the court premises, 2423 02:18:17,425 --> 02:18:19,345 in anticipation of the hearing on the Taj Mahal. 2424 02:18:19,465 --> 02:18:21,825 People are arriving here in large numbers. 2425 02:18:21,945 --> 02:18:24,505 We have to wait and see who wins this 2426 02:18:24,585 --> 02:18:27,385 battle between development and history. 2427 02:18:27,505 --> 02:18:30,545 Vishnu Das has uncovered several secrets of the Mughals, 2428 02:18:30,665 --> 02:18:33,945 but who wins in the end will be decided today. 2429 02:18:39,425 --> 02:18:41,865 Sir, do you think the court will give a verdict in your favour? 2430 02:18:41,985 --> 02:18:44,465 Sir... sir... sir... 2431 02:18:44,585 --> 02:18:46,025 Vishnu, sir. Sir... 2432 02:18:46,945 --> 02:18:47,945 Sir... 2433 02:19:03,265 --> 02:19:06,145 - Sir, sir, one question... - Sir, one question. 2434 02:19:33,545 --> 02:19:34,545 Rashid. 2435 02:19:40,305 --> 02:19:42,025 I have complete faith in you. 2436 02:19:42,905 --> 02:19:44,905 Confidence. Come on. 2437 02:19:59,945 --> 02:20:04,825 I expect all of you to hear this proceeding calmly. 2438 02:20:05,705 --> 02:20:08,265 Mr. Rashid, let's begin with your closing statement. 2439 02:20:09,705 --> 02:20:10,705 Thank you, your honour. 2440 02:20:12,785 --> 02:20:14,745 Your honour, today is the day of judgment. 2441 02:20:14,945 --> 02:20:19,905 A historic day that everyone in India has their eyes on. 2442 02:20:20,145 --> 02:20:23,265 The case has the attention of the entire media. Why? 2443 02:20:23,505 --> 02:20:25,825 Because every person wants to know 2444 02:20:25,945 --> 02:20:29,425 what judgement will you announced on the Taj Mahal. 2445 02:20:29,785 --> 02:20:31,505 Before that, I want to shine some 2446 02:20:31,625 --> 02:20:33,905 light on another aspect of the Taj Mahal. 2447 02:20:34,025 --> 02:20:36,425 For a moment if we keep these questions aside 2448 02:20:36,545 --> 02:20:43,545 like who built the Taj Mahal and why and think 2449 02:20:43,905 --> 02:20:48,825 about the benefits of having the Taj Mahal in our country. 2450 02:20:48,945 --> 02:20:54,225 Your honour, millions of tourists every year-not just from India 2451 02:20:54,545 --> 02:20:56,825 but also from abroad, 2452 02:20:57,265 --> 02:21:01,025 from every corner of the world, come to see the Taj Mahal. 2453 02:21:02,465 --> 02:21:06,265 Every year, the government earns millions in revenue, 2454 02:21:06,505 --> 02:21:09,905 which helps the economy of the country. 2455 02:21:10,385 --> 02:21:13,825 On the other hand, there is a long list of people 2456 02:21:13,945 --> 02:21:16,465 for whom the Taj Mahal serves as a livelihood. 2457 02:21:17,225 --> 02:21:20,465 Like guides, which Vishnu ji was himself, 2458 02:21:20,585 --> 02:21:23,585 and for three generations his family have been continuing this work. 2459 02:21:23,985 --> 02:21:27,905 So guides, rickshaw drivers, shopkeepers... 2460 02:21:28,145 --> 02:21:31,265 From street hawkers to hotel owners 2461 02:21:31,385 --> 02:21:35,185 depend on the Taj Mahal for a livelihood. 2462 02:21:35,945 --> 02:21:37,865 Your honour, whenever we hear about the Taj Mahal, 2463 02:21:37,985 --> 02:21:40,025 only two things come to mind. 2464 02:21:40,585 --> 02:21:43,025 One is their Petha (Sweet) and the other is the Taj Mahal. 2465 02:21:43,345 --> 02:21:47,945 We might just ruin our future for the sake of our past. 2466 02:21:48,665 --> 02:21:50,705 In fact, the reputation our country has earned 2467 02:21:50,825 --> 02:21:52,785 after the Taj was inculcated in the seven wonders. 2468 02:21:52,905 --> 02:21:57,185 We might just lose all that respect by tarnishing the image of the Taj. 2469 02:21:57,985 --> 02:22:00,825 Your honour, people show interest in the Taj because 2470 02:22:00,945 --> 02:22:04,665 its foundation is built on love. 2471 02:22:05,025 --> 02:22:08,305 Your honour, all the couples that come to see the Taj Mahal, 2472 02:22:08,425 --> 02:22:15,025 at some point in time definitely wish to find a lover of this calibre, 2473 02:22:15,385 --> 02:22:19,465 who would build even a small home for them, if not the Taj. 2474 02:22:19,945 --> 02:22:25,225 It means your honour, a symbol of love and a symbol of hope. 2475 02:22:26,265 --> 02:22:28,705 Your honour, if the narrative is changed now, 2476 02:22:28,825 --> 02:22:30,465 it will result in significant loss. 2477 02:22:30,585 --> 02:22:32,745 The people who made their decisions are no longer with us. 2478 02:22:32,865 --> 02:22:35,305 Now we must decide what we want to do. 2479 02:22:35,545 --> 02:22:39,225 Your honour, this will provoke communal conflict. 2480 02:22:39,625 --> 02:22:44,345 This spark will turn into a brutal fire if it is not stopped. 2481 02:22:45,265 --> 02:22:50,305 Will the history of the Taj benefit our country or not, 2482 02:22:50,425 --> 02:22:54,545 will it build our future or ruin it, The decision lies in your hands. 2483 02:22:54,825 --> 02:22:56,945 It's easy to ask questions, your honour. 2484 02:22:57,745 --> 02:23:00,945 But it takes real courage to hear the answer. 2485 02:23:01,225 --> 02:23:03,825 The question that who built the Taj 2486 02:23:03,945 --> 02:23:06,745 Mahal asked by anyone in this world, 2487 02:23:06,865 --> 02:23:09,225 as many times as they want and at any point in time, 2488 02:23:09,665 --> 02:23:13,585 the answer is Shahjahan. 2489 02:23:14,425 --> 02:23:17,505 With this, I rest my case, your honour. That's all. Thank you. 2490 02:23:23,025 --> 02:23:24,705 - Mr. Vishnu. - Yes. 2491 02:23:24,905 --> 02:23:26,345 Your closing statement. 2492 02:23:29,025 --> 02:23:33,265 Your honour, the Taj Mahal is the seventh wonder of the world. 2493 02:23:33,385 --> 02:23:35,265 There is no dispute about it. 2494 02:23:35,985 --> 02:23:39,745 I do not believe that uncovering the story of the Taj's creation 2495 02:23:39,865 --> 02:23:42,545 will diminish its image in any way. 2496 02:23:42,865 --> 02:23:43,865 On the contrary, I believe that the 2497 02:23:43,985 --> 02:23:45,225 mystery surrounding it will be cleared, 2498 02:23:45,345 --> 02:23:47,545 and we will have a clearer understanding of its history. 2499 02:23:47,665 --> 02:23:50,025 Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Taj Mahal 2500 02:23:50,185 --> 02:23:52,305 serves as a means of livelihood for many people. 2501 02:23:52,785 --> 02:23:55,865 But is turning a blind eye to the truth 2502 02:23:56,025 --> 02:23:58,345 and continuing to profit the only mindset we should adopt? 2503 02:23:58,745 --> 02:24:01,025 By doing so, we would essentially be endorsing every foreign 2504 02:24:01,185 --> 02:24:03,305 invader who came here for business purposes, 2505 02:24:03,425 --> 02:24:05,025 such as the East India Company, 2506 02:24:05,545 --> 02:24:07,705 and we are still conducting business 2507 02:24:07,905 --> 02:24:10,505 business of education, business of history. 2508 02:24:10,865 --> 02:24:14,425 If we view history merely through the lens of profit and loss, 2509 02:24:14,745 --> 02:24:18,385 it ceases to be history and becomes a commodity. 2510 02:24:18,785 --> 02:24:20,865 It becomes a fictitious and fabricated story. 2511 02:24:21,305 --> 02:24:23,945 And even today you must have noticed, your honour, 2512 02:24:24,025 --> 02:24:27,785 the common people only know what is told them about history. 2513 02:24:27,905 --> 02:24:31,465 And if you try to tell them the truth, 2514 02:24:31,985 --> 02:24:34,665 it's refuted as propaganda. 2515 02:24:34,825 --> 02:24:39,425 Many years ago, a monster called Bakhtiyar Khilji came to India. 2516 02:24:39,905 --> 02:24:42,505 He set the Nalanda University on fire. 2517 02:24:42,985 --> 02:24:44,865 Nalanda University, where people from 2518 02:24:44,985 --> 02:24:47,265 all over the world used to come and study. 2519 02:24:47,705 --> 02:24:49,785 He burnt nine million books. 2520 02:24:50,025 --> 02:24:51,905 The fire kept burning for three months. 2521 02:24:52,345 --> 02:24:55,465 Thousands of students and scholars were slaughtered, 2522 02:24:55,625 --> 02:24:59,025 and the history of our real India was burned down with it. 2523 02:24:59,745 --> 02:25:04,345 Then came the British. And even they toyed with our history. 2524 02:25:04,545 --> 02:25:06,865 And they wrote down any rubbish. 2525 02:25:07,585 --> 02:25:09,385 After we gained independence, 2526 02:25:09,665 --> 02:25:13,305 we were faced with a new adversary the Leftists. 2527 02:25:13,745 --> 02:25:17,345 These ignorant Leftist historians twisted, 2528 02:25:17,465 --> 02:25:20,745 reshaped, and fabricated a new version of history. 2529 02:25:20,985 --> 02:25:26,705 We are taught about the atrocities committed by the British, 2530 02:25:26,905 --> 02:25:29,865 but we are not taught about the atrocities by the Mughals. 2531 02:25:30,025 --> 02:25:31,145 Otherwise, everyone would know dozens 2532 02:25:31,265 --> 02:25:32,665 of temples were demolished in the country. 2533 02:25:32,785 --> 02:25:34,905 From Somnath to Kashi Vishwanath. 2534 02:25:35,025 --> 02:25:36,945 But there is no mention of it. 2535 02:25:37,625 --> 02:25:39,905 The British ruled for 200 years, your honour, 2536 02:25:40,025 --> 02:25:43,785 but they never demolished any temple to build a church. 2537 02:25:44,025 --> 02:25:47,665 Your honour, the Shahjahan whom we call secular, 2538 02:25:47,905 --> 02:25:52,305 he who loved all religions welcomed everyone with open arms, 2539 02:25:52,425 --> 02:25:58,025 cute and innocent-had many temples in the country demolished. 2540 02:25:58,505 --> 02:26:01,785 In fact, he demolished 76 temples in Benares alone. 2541 02:26:01,985 --> 02:26:04,265 This proves how secular Shahjahan really was. 2542 02:26:04,625 --> 02:26:06,825 Some of the seculars in our country raise 2543 02:26:06,905 --> 02:26:09,025 questions over Ramayan and Mahabharat. 2544 02:26:09,305 --> 02:26:12,505 According to them, Ram and Krishna never existed. 2545 02:26:12,665 --> 02:26:14,545 These are fictitious characters. 2546 02:26:14,985 --> 02:26:19,905 But our archaeological department cleared their doubts. 2547 02:26:20,185 --> 02:26:22,945 They gave proof of the Ramayan and Mahabharat 2548 02:26:23,025 --> 02:26:26,745 and also struck these so-called secular people down. 2549 02:26:27,025 --> 02:26:30,985 Your honour, several efforts were made 2550 02:26:31,225 --> 02:26:34,225 to destroy the culture of India which has existed for many generations. 2551 02:26:34,345 --> 02:26:36,225 But they never succeeded. 2552 02:26:36,545 --> 02:26:39,305 Our culture is still intact. Why? 2553 02:26:39,665 --> 02:26:42,865 Because Sanatan is embedded in every fibre of India. 2554 02:26:43,465 --> 02:26:45,385 And this Sanatan does not originate 2555 02:26:45,505 --> 02:26:47,865 from any culture, tradition or religion. 2556 02:26:48,025 --> 02:26:50,425 It's an ideology. 2557 02:26:50,745 --> 02:26:51,905 An ideology. 2558 02:26:52,585 --> 02:26:54,225 But it's unfortunate, Your Honour, 2559 02:26:54,385 --> 02:26:56,985 that even after so many years of independence, 2560 02:26:57,225 --> 02:27:00,025 we have not fully embraced Sanatan. 2561 02:27:00,785 --> 02:27:01,985 We distanced ourselves from it, treating 2562 02:27:02,025 --> 02:27:03,385 it as if it were some sort of weakness, 2563 02:27:03,505 --> 02:27:05,945 or perhaps out of fear of something. 2564 02:27:06,465 --> 02:27:09,865 Your honour, history is the biggest court of the country. 2565 02:27:10,545 --> 02:27:15,625 But when the foundation is based on a lie, how can we expect justice. 2566 02:27:15,865 --> 02:27:20,465 Even after 78 years of independence, our ideology, our views, 2567 02:27:20,585 --> 02:27:22,465 is licking the boots of the people 2568 02:27:22,585 --> 02:27:27,105 who did not hesitate to annihilate our entire culture. 2569 02:27:27,225 --> 02:27:30,905 To exterminate us from existence, and yet we did nothing. 2570 02:27:32,225 --> 02:27:35,585 Lord Krishna says that silence can be a sign of wisdom. 2571 02:27:35,825 --> 02:27:38,385 However, remaining silent in the face of atrocities, 2572 02:27:38,665 --> 02:27:40,625 constantly turning the other cheek after every slap, 2573 02:27:40,745 --> 02:27:42,945 is not wisdom-it is cowardice. 2574 02:27:43,025 --> 02:27:45,305 But we must raise questions now. 2575 02:27:45,665 --> 02:27:48,185 Because if we don't, 2576 02:27:48,945 --> 02:27:53,985 then our history and our existence will become a big question mark. 2577 02:27:54,345 --> 02:27:55,505 That's it, your honour. 2578 02:28:14,025 --> 02:28:16,625 After hearing the proceedings of this case, 2579 02:28:17,025 --> 02:28:20,505 we've come across facts and evidence 2580 02:28:21,345 --> 02:28:23,785 that the public was not aware of. 2581 02:28:24,265 --> 02:28:28,785 There are several flaws in history, 2582 02:28:29,945 --> 02:28:32,145 which need rectification. 2583 02:28:33,145 --> 02:28:38,505 So the court has arrived at a verdict that the education board 2584 02:28:39,025 --> 02:28:41,025 will make changes in the history books. 2585 02:28:41,185 --> 02:28:44,825 And rethink which chapters should be taught to the children 2586 02:28:44,945 --> 02:28:46,785 for their bright future. 2587 02:28:46,985 --> 02:28:48,825 And also instructs them 2588 02:28:48,945 --> 02:28:53,265 to include ancient temples and monuments in the syllabus. 2589 02:28:53,505 --> 02:28:55,625 So that children have knowledge 2590 02:28:55,745 --> 02:28:58,785 about their ancient temples and palaces. 2591 02:28:59,025 --> 02:29:01,865 After hearing the arguments from both sides about the Taj Mahal, 2592 02:29:02,025 --> 02:29:04,025 the court concluded that 2593 02:29:04,225 --> 02:29:07,945 the Taj Mahal is not only a monument, but also a world heritage site. 2594 02:29:08,025 --> 02:29:10,345 So, after thoroughly examining all the 2595 02:29:10,425 --> 02:29:12,705 documents submitted by both parties, 2596 02:29:12,825 --> 02:29:14,945 the court reached its conclusion. 2597 02:29:15,145 --> 02:29:17,145 Therefore, the court decided to keep 2598 02:29:17,225 --> 02:29:19,585 the verdict on the Taj Mahal reserved... 2599 02:29:19,745 --> 02:29:22,905 Order, to keep the judgment on the Taj Mahal reserved. 2600 02:29:29,625 --> 02:29:31,025 Just like in the case of Vishnu Das, 2601 02:29:31,145 --> 02:29:32,705 the verdict on the Taj Mahal raises 2602 02:29:32,825 --> 02:29:34,665 questions in the minds of many people. 2603 02:29:34,905 --> 02:29:36,945 Which is why public interest litigations 2604 02:29:37,025 --> 02:29:39,145 have been submitted from time to time. 2605 02:29:42,385 --> 02:29:46,025 Allahabad High Court - Rajnish Singh. 7th May, 2022. 2606 02:29:46,225 --> 02:29:48,465 Mr. Rajnish Singh filed a petition with the. 2607 02:29:48,585 --> 02:29:50,585 Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, 2608 02:29:50,705 --> 02:29:53,465 in which he demanded the opening of 22 chambers in the Taj Mahal, 2609 02:29:53,585 --> 02:29:56,665 and an investigation into the presence of Hindu idols. 2610 02:29:56,785 --> 02:30:00,385 He also requested the formation of a fact-finding committee. 2611 02:30:00,505 --> 02:30:03,465 On 12th May, 2022, the court dismissed the plea 2612 02:30:03,585 --> 02:30:07,185 stating it was not subject to judicial review. 2613 02:30:07,305 --> 02:30:08,465 The court clarified, 2614 02:30:08,585 --> 02:30:10,625 It is not within the judiciary's jurisdiction 2615 02:30:10,745 --> 02:30:12,345 to draw conclusions from historical facts. 2616 02:30:12,465 --> 02:30:14,825 This is the responsibility of researchers and experts. 2617 02:30:14,945 --> 02:30:19,665 And this claim was rejected under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. 2618 02:30:19,945 --> 02:30:21,545 He was also warned against making 2619 02:30:21,625 --> 02:30:23,705 a mockery of public interest litigation. 2620 02:30:23,825 --> 02:30:25,785 Source, Hindustan Times. 2621 02:30:26,025 --> 02:30:29,545 Supreme Court - Rajnish Singh. October, 2022. 2622 02:30:29,665 --> 02:30:32,865 Rajnish Singh appealed against the Allahabad High Court's order 2623 02:30:32,985 --> 02:30:34,185 in the Supreme Court. 2624 02:30:34,305 --> 02:30:35,625 In his appeal, he repeated his demand that 2625 02:30:35,745 --> 02:30:37,145 the Taj Mahal be declared a Hindu temple, 2626 02:30:37,265 --> 02:30:40,465 that 22 chambers be opened, and that the facts be verified. 2627 02:30:40,625 --> 02:30:43,945 In October 2022, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea, 2628 02:30:44,025 --> 02:30:48,785 deeming it a publicity-oriented litigation. 2629 02:30:48,905 --> 02:30:50,785 And upheld the High Court's argument. 2630 02:30:50,945 --> 02:30:54,585 The court firmly stated that validating historical monuments 2631 02:30:54,705 --> 02:30:56,465 is not the job of the judiciary. 2632 02:30:56,585 --> 02:30:58,505 Source, Hindustan Times. 2633 02:30:58,785 --> 02:31:02,025 Agra District Court - Six Lawyers. April, 2015. 2634 02:31:02,185 --> 02:31:07,025 In 2015, six lawyers filed a petition in the Agra District Court, 2635 02:31:07,145 --> 02:31:08,625 stating that the Taj Mahal should be 2636 02:31:08,705 --> 02:31:10,585 recognized as the Agreshwar Mahadev Temple. 2637 02:31:10,705 --> 02:31:12,545 And that permission should be granted to allow Hindu rituals. 2638 02:31:12,665 --> 02:31:15,225 And that the sealed chambers beneath the Taj Mahal should be opened, 2639 02:31:15,345 --> 02:31:17,785 as they could contain idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, 2640 02:31:17,905 --> 02:31:19,225 and ancient stone inscriptions. 2641 02:31:19,345 --> 02:31:23,425 The petition was admitted, but no significant progress was made. 2642 02:31:23,545 --> 02:31:26,025 The court said that the petition remained under review. 2643 02:31:26,185 --> 02:31:28,305 And the matter is still pending. 2644 02:31:28,425 --> 02:31:30,465 Source, Times of India. 2645 02:31:30,665 --> 02:31:35,185 Agra Civil Court - Ranjan Agnohotri and Hari Shankar Jain. 2015. 2646 02:31:35,305 --> 02:31:37,745 In the form of a petition by a next friend, 2647 02:31:37,865 --> 02:31:39,665 they sought to have the Taj Mahal declared a Hindu temple 2648 02:31:39,785 --> 02:31:41,745 and requested permission for Hindu rituals. 2649 02:31:41,905 --> 02:31:43,945 The petition was rejected by the court. 2650 02:31:44,025 --> 02:31:45,665 As the ASI and the government had 2651 02:31:45,785 --> 02:31:47,825 provided sufficient historical evidence 2652 02:31:47,945 --> 02:31:52,465 to prove that the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a Muslim tomb. 2653 02:31:52,585 --> 02:31:54,105 Source, India Today. 2654 02:31:54,225 --> 02:31:56,945 Agra Civil Court - Kuwar Ajay Tomar, 2655 02:31:57,025 --> 02:31:59,865 Yogi Youth Brigade. 25th July, 2024. 2656 02:31:59,985 --> 02:32:01,825 They filed a petition requesting that 2657 02:32:01,945 --> 02:32:03,785 Hindu religious rituals and worship 2658 02:32:03,905 --> 02:32:06,465 be permitted inside the Taj Mahal. 2659 02:32:06,585 --> 02:32:11,305 The next hearing on this matter has been reserved for 22nd July, 2025. 2660 02:32:11,425 --> 02:32:13,385 And it can be considered as awaiting decision. 2661 02:32:13,505 --> 02:32:15,425 Source, Hindustan Times. 2662 02:32:15,545 --> 02:32:19,385 Agra Civil Court - Ajay Pratap Singh. 27th March, 2024. 2663 02:32:19,505 --> 02:32:22,185 A fresh petition was filed demanding that the Taj Mahal 2664 02:32:22,305 --> 02:32:23,865 be declared a Hindu temple and that 2665 02:32:23,985 --> 02:32:25,825 Islamic practices around it be halted. 2666 02:32:25,945 --> 02:32:29,185 The hearing was reserved for 9th April, 2024. 2667 02:32:29,305 --> 02:32:31,305 Since then, no update has been made public. 2668 02:32:31,425 --> 02:32:34,745 As a result, this matter too appears to be awaiting decision. 2669 02:32:34,985 --> 02:32:36,705 Source, Republic.