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Battle sequences being enacted and filmed for the Hindi film Taj Mahal. The Director speaks on his walkie-talkie set. Troops charge ahead on the battle field, period muzzle-loaders and bayonets on the ready. They receive instructions from the director and work in unison, to ensure a perfect shot. A horse-back led charge ensures, with cannons for cover. Artillery fire from the other end and bombs being detonated to simulate cannon fire. The camera is an older Arri film camera on a Jib. The men wear metallic armour and wield swords. The bugle is sounded at the start of battle... to the accompaniment of drums. Troops charge ahead! Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story is a 2005 Bollywood historical drama film directed by Akbar Khan. The movie starred Kabir Bedi, Sonya Jehan, Manisha Koirala, Arbaa
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