Tajmahal Ka Tender is a satirical Hindi play that imagines what would happen if the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan were alive today and tried to build the Taj Mahal in the era of government departments, tenders, and red tape.
When Shah Jahan approaches the Public Works Department (PWD) to construct the monument of love for Mumtaz Mahal, he finds himself entangled in a web of endless paperwork, tenders, and corrupt practices. Instead of skilled artisans and devotion, the project is bogged down by bureaucratic delays, a shortage of funds, and greedy officials.
Through sharp humor and witty dialogue, the play mocks the inefficiency, corruption, and procedural absurdities of the modern system. As the tender process drags on, Shah Jahan's dream repeatedly stalls, and the majestic vision of the Taj transforms into a never-ending government file.
It's a biting political and social comedy that cleverly blends history with present-day realities, leaving the audience laughing while reflecting on the flaws in our administrative setup.
21 September 2025
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