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Genre: Period Film

Director: Ashutosh Gowarikar

Production House: United Television (UTV)

Music Director: A.R. Rehman
Star Cast: Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai
Release Date: 15^th February 2008

After going through so much controversy and loads of anticipation, Jodha Akbar has finally hit the screens all over India. And…the movie does not disappoint you at all. Rather, it impresses you with its

excellent cinematography, solid storyline and excellent performances. Ashutosh Gowariker has once again proved his talent as a director. He has delivered a brilliant masterpiece and proved all the cynics wrong. The love story between the Mughal Emperor and his Rajput queen definitely manages to strike a chord with the audience. Ashutosh Gowariker has put in a lot of effort into recreating Akbar era and has done an outstanding job.

Right from the costumes to the sets to the dialogues, everything gives you a feel of being in the bygone era. Even the pure Hindi and untarnished Urdu dialogues do not leave any scope for complaint. The screenplay of Jodhaa Akbar maintains historical relevance, yet never leaves you asking for more in terms of contemporary entertainment. Agreed the film is a bit long, but you never ever feel that it’s dragging on. A.R. Rahman has, as usual, impressed with his great musical scores. Though there are flaws in Jodhaa Akbar, but not so much to take away its excellence. Even moon has a dark, doesn’t it!

Talking about performances, Hrithik steals the show. He plays Akbar with effortless ease and totally gets into the character. Aishwarya, with her minimal makeup look, easily manages to steal your heart. Even the chemistry between the two of them is excellent and looks completely natural. Sonu Sood does complete justice to his role and Ila Arun impresses as the nasty foster-mother. The best part of the movie is that it blends the love story perfectly within the war-ridden backdrop. All in all, Jodhaa Akbar is a must watch for all those who appreciate good cinema and want to see powerful performances.

Jodha Akbar Pre-release Review
Ashutosh Gowarikar, of ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Swades’ fame, has come out with his third directorial venture. This time, he has gone one step ahead and directed a period film, based on the enigmatic figure of the great Mughal Emperor, Akbar and his wife, Jodha Bai. Produced under the banner of United Television (UTV), the film has Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles. The music of the film has been given by none other than the gifted musician - A.R. Rehman.

Jodha Akbar is all set to be released throughout India on 15^th February 2008, just a day after Valentines’ Day. The period film has been based in sixteenth century and centers on the love story between a king and his queen. A matrimony alliance between Akbar, a great Mughal Emperor, and Jodha, a Rajput princess, leads to a love that surpasses the physical realm. Emperor Akbar, a king for whom success is what matters, is busy in conquering one state after the other.

The result is a huge empire that stretches on from Afghanistan to the Bay of Bengal, from Himalayas to the Godhavari River. Through sheer patience, munificence and power, he manages to the loyalty and commitment of the Rajputs, the most aggressive and powerful Hindus, too. In order to further strengthen his relations with the Rajputs, he agrees to a matrimonial alliance with Jodhaa, a Rajput princess and the daughter of King Bharmal of Amer.

However, Jodhaa resents being used for political purposes and seems to be prejudiced against the emperor. Now, Akbar embarks on a journey, of not only becoming a mighty emperor, but also winning the love of Jodhaa’s. Jodhaa Akbar traces the success graph as well as the untold love story of the great emperor, in the backdrop of battles, controversies and conspiracies. Whether Jodhaa Akbar manages to impress the audience, we will come to know in a couple of days.