Director Gowariker's pedigree with his successful epics like Lagaan and Swades puts him in good stead as he tackles this love story on multiple fronts. The contention here is the story behind Jodha, and the various names she goes by with different retellings, and that is put up front even before the opening credits start to roll.

In fact, as how most historical epics would go, such as the likes of Alexander or peer Bollywood film Asoka (starring Shah Rukh Khan), while efforts are placed into extensive research to try and stay as authentic as possible, there still are various interpretations to characters, some of whom will be taken to task (like Oliver Stone's vision of Colin Farrell as Alexander the Great) by audiences. Jodhaa Akbar is set in the 16th century, which tells of an arranged marriage for strategic alliance purposes that blossomed into true love between a Mughal emperor, Jalaluddin Mohammad (Hrithik Roshan) and a Rajput princess Jodha (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan). It's simply an irresistible combination, one that everyone in the cinema hall would attest to, given the full house, and the full house in the next screening. Today marks the premiere of Jodhaa Akbar here and the reasons for wanting to watch this film are simple - the pairing of Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, director Ashutosh Gowariker, and musician A.R. Trying to figure out who is who isn't always easy.and it's a film that might benefit from watching it twice. Additionally, I found the film occasionally confusing. The film never mentioning that despite this being painted as a great romance, Akbar actually was married to at least 11 different women.such was the expected life of an emperor in those days.

All in all, this is quite the spectacle.with HUGE battle scenes, gorgeous dance scenes (among the best in any Bollywood film I've seen) and some very nice acting. The story goes from her sadness at learning she's betrothed to him to her falling in love with him and vice-versa. This marriage was pretty amazing, as the Mughals were Muslims and marriage of the emperor to a non-Muslim surely would have caused a lot of concern! But, it was also a pragmatic thing.helping to unify the various kingdoms and religions in India. It shows him from his teen years to his marriage to the Hindu woman, Empress Jodhaa. The story centers on part of the life of perhaps the greatest Mughal leader of India, Akbar the Great. Not only are the sets and location shots in various castles in India gorgeous and overwhelming to the senses, the two stars, Hrithik Roshan (Akbar) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Jodhaa), are about the prettiest couple in film history! This is perfect for a romantic drama.

'Jodhaa Akbar' is one of the prettiest Indian films I've ever seen.

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