Jodhaa Akbar

joddha akbar is a very beautiful movie.  one needs to watch it with heart rather than having a thousand doubts about history or trying find explainations in their minds... such people absolutely miss the lovely moments which can only be observed when watched from the heart. .....artistic people can easily grasp its grandeur in expressing beauty of subtle romance. 

it is like drowning in the beauty of a painting ...the subtle romance brought out between the young akbar and jodhaa mainly through the "eyes" is beautiful.   this is a true artistic expression of romance. enough to ignite the passion in anybody ...

there is no room for boredom anywhere.... if you go with a mind that is  without any prejudice
the reward is the capture of real beautiful moments which you might otherwise miss .....a real classic  master piece of our times........the fight between akbar and sharifuddhin  in the end is fabulous ... it portrays the power of  a mighty emperor...here is an emperor who is the symbol of Power , Might and righteousness and also ruthless when it comes to punishing the traitors ..but at the same time harbours such tenderness and love in his eyes for his queen that you would just drown into it... the most touching and beautiful scene was ....when the emperor perceives  the light and is soaked in the divine love of god ..looses himself dancing with the sufis ....its a brilliant storke ......and the next beautiful moment for me in the movie was when jodhaa’s song Man mohana (calling lord krishna to leave kashi and mathura to come to her ..be one with her )..this song is symbolic as akbar cannot resist but leave his darbar and forget all who present there , keeps following the melody of the voice that magically draws him to her..and then for the first time he looks at her breath taking beauty and for a moment the world stops for him......then he is lost......
hats off to AR rehman for composing such soul level music...the song eshk -bahara hein is a master piece in itself.
"In lamho kein daman mein "song was the best part of the movie.  what a way to show the two opposite energies drawn together  with beautiful emotions ... experiencing moments of completeness....this was the most artistic part of the movie.
i am sure ..western movies can never portray the subtle beauty of romance and passion shown in this movie . at least i haven’t seen so far.
a must watch for any one with artistic instinct.....

Jodhaa Akbar is a historical movie and is more focussed towards Akbar and Jodhaa relation. It depends on the individual's perspective whether one likes the movie or not.Because some people had very high expectations and most of the older generation tends to compare it with Mughal E Azam. But I personally liked every aspect of the movie. The songs and scences dealt with a senstivity which can only be felt and not expressed. Ashutosh no doubt has been a brilliant director who could recreate the magnificance of the Mughal empire in our minds. Hrithik Roshan is not only a brilliant actor but he is completely dedicated to the character. He has carried the magnetism and the gravity of Akhbar's character which we have only read in our history books. Akbar relived through him. His voice, his commands and his expressions were just perfect. Jodhaa Bai was potrayed as a simple Rajput girl who had no choice but to comply with her parent's decision that she should marry Akbar. Aishwarya Rai had done the part very well and she looked very beautiful in the movie. what I felt was that she had  a Hema Malini touch in her makeup and looks. The movie was balanced with romance, war scenes, conspiracy and wonderful songs. A.R. Rehman has the capability to create a music which reminds us of the era. Not only in this but his other movies had been mind blowing. In his song "Marhaba" his music was reminded us of the typical histroical Mughal era. I wish that the director should consider making Jodha Akbar Part 2 with scenes of his seven jewels Tansen and Birbal. 

I recommend this movie to everyone. I have enjoyed its beauty and I want others to enjoy ad appreciate it too.

It was a nice movie.

And it showed very important scenes which is in our history.

it is a good movie of history of lifetime of akbar.good for childrens.

I love this movie so much it`s discribe how the husbend respict his wife

After just about tolerating all the semi comical and amateurish stuff on television I had been expectantly waiting for a long time for an Indian movie maker to do justice to a historical/period movie. Jodha Akbar was a trifle disappointing but not a total disaster either. In today’s times when the attention span of the audience is progressively on the descendent holding interest for three and a half hours is no mean feat.

My disappointment as usual lies in the lack of direction of the story. The director is clearly confused on what he wants to present. It’s Akbar the conqueror at first and the reluctant lover next. Suddenly the statesman in him manifests amongst the angst of the ruled and secular dialogues are spewed forth. Where does that leave the pretty Jodha? Her character development is a little better. From a bride made out of political compulsions of her father to the Empress of Hindustan having an unbending will of her own, Aishwarya has conducted herself with élan. Her eyes flash a million expressions. The supposed love story and the impact it had on the Indian polity (as we are reminded at the end) remains half baked but interesting in patches.

It is inevitable that comparison with movies of similar genre be made and well, the good old ones like Mughal-e-Azam, Anarkali score higher in a lot many areas. For once the music of A R Rehman did not sound fetching except the song “Khwaza mere khwaza” which is a masterpiece of flawless performance and execution. Hritik’s sway to the beats of this song was synonymous with the devotion with which it has been sung by Rehman. One of his best, I reckon. Although Hritik looked fetching to the moony eyed girls in the hall, he lacks the gravitas and regal demeanor expected of a scion of the Mughal dynasty. But since he and Prithvi Raj Kapur potrayed different ages of Akbar a comparison would be unfair. However JA has been eminently successful in recreating the feel of the times it talks about. The photography is superb. The forts, desert, costumes and the princely splendor of Rajasthan has been captured with an expert’s eye for detail. Reportedly Neeta Lulla designed more than three thousand costumes for the movie. Her hard work shows and beautifully so. The battle scenes are good and gory but again no match for those of Mughal-e Azam. Gowariker missed a trick here. K Asif had hired the services of 63rd(or is it 61st) Cavalry for the war scenes. Computer graphics could have been a good substitute but they are atrociously expensive. However for the sheer scale of production and for the spectacle value I would rate the movie pretty high. Some of the scenes are unbelievably real especially where Hritik tames a wild elephant. The single combat at the climax, although a-la Troy is pretty engrossing and full of energy.

Some howlers are there but they are inevitable I guess. Just imagine, a full house “Deewane-e Aam” is adjourned because Aishwarya decides to sing a bhajan to Lord Krishna in a voice loud enough to reverberate in the corridors where state business is being transacted. My wife, however, was pretty charitable saying “Bhai, who Raja hai. Kuchh bhi kar sakta hai”. Agreed but I cannot forgive the next. The king is seriously wounded and unconscious with the medicine men pronouncing the worst possible prognosis. The queen instead of holding his hand or assisting in medication goes in for divine intervention and sure enough the next morning he opens his eyes. Sigh, it will take some time for us to come out with a Benhur or a Cleopatra. But till then the likes of Jodha Akbar will do.

it's a romantic epic,a magnum opus movie ,I personally liked it a lot,beautiful jewellry,costumes,music,songs,everything,go watch it!!

"jodhaa akbar is a grand and gorgeous labour of love"

It was a nice movie.

And it showed very important scenes which is in our history.

Its a magnum opus by Ashutosh Gowarikar.Its a bit lenghthy but one must watch it for the awsome performance by Hrithik and the outstanding beauty of Aishwarya in ethnic costumes.

There are very few people left in the film industry who make films with such a passion..hats off to Ashutosh...In short a must watch for every one you don't get to see such films every day. 

                                                 PROLOGUE

OOOH LA LA,, the movie is here and i chased it like a crazy female across the ahmedabad as no multiplex is showing it ( some yudh between the Distributors and Multiplex owners for the moolah..)

So at last here i am sitting dazzled and lil bit glazed from the experience named Jodha Akbar.

                                              Review

The name should be Actually Akbar and Akbar coz i find this character better written and dynamic then the Jodha's. The Akbar or Jalal played Theek theek by Hritvik Roshan is really a round character which evolves with the film but Ash as the jodha inspite of Haute Coutre Jewellery and colourful, gota tucked duppatas lacks the fire .Her boldness is shown , when she demands protection of religious sentiments and bas this is it.

The Palace saga is all encompassing intrigue,dissonance, mutiny,nefariousness, deception, romance, thrill, great action and shadiyantras.. The sets r dazzling and leaves audiences during the initial intoduction mouth gaped and eyes popped,, the Aish also leaves the same impact ( i heard a fan calling Aish as Apsara ).The film starts with a great, well executed fighting scence to establish then 13 yr. old Jalal as the Ruler of India . Then the movie progressess with the winding path of plot and sub- plots.

The movie i dare say , is rather long ( almost 3.45 min. ) and still leave much to long and wont for. The Cinematography is out of this world and editing lil slack,, but scriptwriter is the person ashutosh should send to Mecca as its really loose at someplace.

Some scences gives the impression of director lingering on them and thus not cutting it at the right time , like the sword fighting scene of Jodha & Akbar  .

I will be commiting great paap if i dont mention and appreciate acting of Sonu Sood as Suja Mal and Dheer as Sharifuddin..The songs 'Jashne- Bahara" is a true love song, the background music is horrendus .

                                                EPILOGUE

The movie deserves one watch..Dont try to get your history right by this movie PER Se Geography just try to enjoy the Chemistry. The look of total rapture and wonder on the face of roshan when he sees Jodha first time leaves true lovers dry-mouthed, i am sure.And haan when Aish speaks, try to look at the jewellary or anything else or you will be disillusioned .

P.s : Was that the wobbly chin or the Double chin ( of Aish ...)

Not often we see such movies in bollywood. Not often we can be witness to such magnificant, splendid and opulant regalia on Indian silver screen. Not often we see such dream casting. Hollywood has graced us with Troy, Braveheart, etc. But barring Mughal-e-Azam and few other movies, we can not remember historical or period film which is so apart the league and above all the junk we are served regularly.

Jodha Akbar indeed is lavish royal fairytale.

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Jodha Akbar is an Excellent Movie. Ashuto Govarikar has proved once again his talent.

Hritik & Ash look charming. They performed very well. Cinematography is wonderful.

Art direction and Costumes' designing are world class.

Over all , this is an excellent movie.