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History caught off guard

<p>The Danish Husain-directed historic satire, Guards At The Taj, might be rooted in the 17th century, but its story continues to ring relevant in present times</p>

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The Taj Mahal, emperor Shah Jahan's monument of love, is viewed through very different lens in the play Guards At The Taj, that has been written by Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph. Director Danish Husain has taken inspiration from Joseph's absorbing text to put together the play, for the first time for Mumbai audiences. The play which premiered in New York in 2015, has had quite a run around the world. Husain's version, however, is entirely his imagination. "I have only seen pictures of the international productions. This play has been done from scratch," he says.

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