MUMBAI: Following two National Awards for best costume and art direction, Taj Mahal-An Eternal Love Story centring around Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal has created history.

It is the first and only film to get a world premiere, more than a year after its Indian release.

Filmmaker Akbar Khan showcased a re-edited, shortened version of his last release Taj Mahal-An Eternal Love Story at the on-going Dubai International Film Festival.

Taj Mahal had been included in the festival as a ''Historical Spectacular Classic'' in the Director's Cut section. The screening of the film on 11 December received a standing ovation, which has inspired Akbar Khan to gears for an Indian re-release. Made at an estimated mammoth budget of Rs 700 million, Taj Mahal recreates the Mughal era through opulent sets, royal costumes and jewellery.

Speaking to Indiantelevision.com from Dubai, an elated Mr Khan said, "The overwhelming reaction and excellent press reviews have spurred me to plan a re-release. I shall be re-releasing the film in mid-February. This shall coincide with the Taj Mahal commemoration event in Agra."

For all those who didn’t watch the magnum opus, Khan gives you yet another chance.