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Taj: Divided by Blood is one of the most anticipated web series of all time and tells the tale of the illustrious Mughal dynasty. The story follows the political landscape of Akbar’s reign and that of his sons and successors, Salim, Murad, and Daniyal.

As the war of succession brews and festers between the sons, the entire dynasty is slowly being consumed by brutal treachery, cold politics, and bloodshed. The series also puts the spotlight on the beauty that the Mughal empire brought to India with its magnificent art, architecture, music, and more.

Taj: Divided by Blood is a 10-episode web series produced by Contiloe Pictures and directed by Ron Scalpello, Ajay Singh, Vibhu Puri, and Prashant Singh.

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Here are a few facts about Taj: Divided by Blood that will make this series a must-watch!

1) Special Appearance by Dharmendra

Veteran actor and superstar, Dharmendra, marks his web debut with this series and plays the Sufi saint, Salim Chishti, who lived during the Mughal empire in India and was a saint of the Chishtiyya order.

Taj: Divided by Blood perfectly captures the scene between Emperor Akbar and the saint Salim and records Akbar’s plea to grant him a male heir. Even in a special appearance, Dharmendra creates waves of magic with his acting and projects a resounding presence on the whole series.

2) An Ensemble Cast

This stellar web series boasts a star-studded cast starting with Naseeruddin Shah as King Akbar and a special appearance by Dharmendra, among more. Here is the list of the ensemble cast and the characters they play:

Naseeruddin Shah – Emperor Akbar
Aditi Rao Hydari – Courtesan called Anarkali
Sandhya Mridul – Jodha Bai, Akbar’s wife
Rahul Bose – Mirza Muhammad Hakim, Akbar’s younger brother
Zarina Wahab – Salima Sultan Begum, Akbar’s third wife
Aashim Gulati – Salim, Emperor Akbar’s eldest son
Taaha Shah – Murad, Emperor Akbar’s second son
Shubham Kumar Mehra – Daniyal Mirza, Emperor Akbar’s third son
Dharmendra – Sufi saint, Shaikh Salim Chishti

3) A Visual and Musical Treat

Taj: Divided by Blood captures the artistic splendor of the Mughal dynasty, from the remarkable red sandstone buildings of Fatehpur Sikri to Akbar’s jeweled peacock throne. Step into the gorgeous arched gateways of the Mughal empire as the soundtrack from Ian Arber carries you back to the illustrious era, encapsulating the artistic and architectural achievements of the province.

The series also showcases the miniature paintings, exquisite calligraphy, and ornate clothing worn by the entire Mughal court, with its intricate embroidery, beading, and gold and silver threadwork. Watch the series on your Vi app! Open your Vi app, click on its Movies tab on the home page and explore a variety of content from Movies and TV shows to LIVE news, and much more.

4) Untold Stories of the Mughal Dynasty

History and history books talk of the different wars and skirmishes that befell the great Mughal empire, along with the intricacies of the artistry that the Mughals brought India. But Taj: Divided by Blood focuses more on the battles within the empire and the royal families and portrays the historical figures we know only by name as human beings, with flaws and ambitions.

Born with a claim to the throne or with responsibility thrust upon their shoulders, the show explores the complications of family ties, the ambitions and desires of the court, love that transcends duty, and more.

5) Effective Promotional Marketing

As the shooting wrapped up by the end of 2022, the showrunners and team began promotions early in February with a grand unveiling of the show’s logo at Mumbai’s Carter Road promenade where the show’s actors Dharmendra, Aditi Rao Hydari and Aashim Gulati were also present. With pomp and grandeur befitting the nature of the show, the curtains were dropped, lighting up a 40-foot structure of the show’s logo!

Apart from this unveiling, legendary actor, Dharmendra also released a sneak peek into the show, where he shared with fans and followers alike his debut on this web series, where he plays the role of Shaikh Salim Chisthi.