New Delhi

Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story continued its international journey with a grand premiere in Indonesia, following its high-profile overseas launch in Malaysia. The historical romance, written and directed by Akbar Khan, is steadily expanding its global footprint as it reaches new audiences across Asia.

The Indonesian screening in Jakarta drew significant cultural interest and official attention, reinforcing the film’s positioning as a cinematic tribute to love, heritage and shared human values. Inspired by the legendary love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, the film explores the origins of the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most celebrated monuments of love.

Speaking around the Indonesian premiere, Indonesia’s Culture Minister Fadli Zon highlighted cinema’s role as a powerful tool of cultural diplomacy. He noted that films carry elements of language, music, literature, performance, cuisine and fashion, describing cinema as a bridge between cultures and an effective medium to introduce national heritage to international audiences.

Filmmaker Akbar Khan said the growing international reception of the film has been extremely encouraging. He noted that the Taj Mahal remains a universal symbol of love and that the film seeks to share Indian history and emotion with viewers across the world. According to him, each overseas screening creates a new cultural connection between nations.

The Indonesia premiere follows the film’s Malaysia launch a week ago, where it was screened in the presence of the Malaysian Prime Minister and several top dignitaries, receiving a warm and positive response. With back-to-back premieres in Southeast Asia, the film is building momentum toward a wider global rollout.

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The makers plan further international screenings as the film travels to more territories, carrying its themes of love, peace and cultural heritage to diverse audiences worldwide.