Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, who is gearing up for his upcoming directorial venture, a multi-starrer period drama Takht, says its story is based on a true historical account. He vouches that it will be treated with dignity in the film.

Sharing an insight into the story, Karan told the media here: "The film is based on a true historical event that transpired... It is embedded in history and that is why it is important to tell the way it was."