The story takes place in the 16th century and is about Akbar and the war between his three sons, Salim, Murad, and Daniyal, over who will be the next king. Each person in the Mughal dynasty has more than one side.
Series focuses on the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire over many generations, showing both its beauty and brutality.
Taj: Divided By Blood is written by William Borthwick, Christopher Butera, Simon Fantauzzo, Ajay Singh and directed by Ron Scalpello. This series is produced by Abhimanyu Singh, Roopali Singh. Music of this series is composed by Ian Arber.
Naseeruddin Shah once again proves how good he is as a performer on screen and he perfectly fits the role of Akbar. Aashim Gulati is another highlight of this series and he gave a decent performance in the role of Prince Salim. Aditi Rao Hydari looks beautiful on screen and did her part with ease.
Technically, “Taj: Divided By Blood” series look good. Music composed by Ian Arber is apt for the proceedings. Cinematography handled by Simon Temple, Tejal Shetye is another major highlight in the series.
Director Ron Scalpello succeeded in engaging the audience with his story telling, though the length of the series is a little disappointment.
Overall, “Taj: Divided By Blood” series is a worth streaming series that can be watched for its grandeur in making and some effortless performances from the lead cast.