Anwar attends preview of Bollywood film with director
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a special preview of the Bollywood film Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story on Monday (Aug 11), during which he met with the film's director and producer, Akbar Khan, who is his long-time friend.
Anwar spent about 30 minutes watching the preview of the epic film, which tells the timeless love story of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, leading to the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal monument in Agra, India.
The large-scale production by Akbar features original filming locations in India and cinematography that highlights the beauty of Mughal architecture, with a cast of Bollywood stars that included Kabir Bedi, Zulfikar Sayed, Manisha Koirala, Arbaaz Khan and Sonya Jehan.
The work also explores themes of sacrifice, true love and cultural heritage, serving as a tribute to one of the Unesco-recognised wonders of the world.
Released in 2005, Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story was once considered among the most expensive Bollywood productions of its time and was marketed as a project showcasing India's rich history and architecture to the world.
The screening was also attended by Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia B.N. Reddy, Polish Ambassador to Malaysia Krzysztof Dobrowolski and Deputy Head of Mission of Egypt Fatma AlZahraa Hassan Abdelkawy. – Bernama
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