At last we are having nice soulful movies. After TZP this is movie which got the soul otherwise…  

At last we are having nice soulful movies. After TZP this is movie which got the soul otherwise after watching the success of OSO and heybaby like movies, I was thinking what happened to our taste. Ashutosh deserves the applause for that. The way he tackle the whole story is outstanding. Movie was grand in every sense. In very first scene you will realize what you are going to see. Good thing about Ashu is his every film is different from each other, whether lagaan or swadesh or now JA. Genius is the word for him. Lets talk about characters. Hrithik - Aishwarya chemistry was beautiful. What else u can expect after pairing in Dhoom-2 they are coming together fisrt time and not for a second Dhoom-2 came to mind. Sonu sood and Ila Arun played the characters often not played by them. Music, as always as much u listen the song as much u like. Rahman doesn't need any remark for that. Outstanding movie. Must watch 

Finally, a movie with actual heart is relased. Even though it may not be historically accurate, who…  

Finally, a movie with actual heart is relased. Even though it may not be historically accurate, who cares, you go to see a movie to be entertained and maybe learn a little. You get all of that and more from this movie. Never have liked Hritik until now. Outstanding job. Aish is also amazing and looking dapper as always. Made my money's worth.  

When the curtains descended over the magnificent ‘Jodah-Akbar’, I felt as though my skin shone…  

When the curtains descended over the magnificent ‘Jodah-Akbar’, I felt as though my skin shone with a newly acquired opulence: a whirlwind of rare, historic dust, gathered from Mogul gardens and battlefields and sprinkled over body and heart. Hollywood has often been applauded for its befitting treatment of historical cinema. The cast and crew of movies like ‘Elizabeth’, ‘Troy’, and ‘Gladiator’ have often been seen walking down the Oscar aisle to collect awards bestowed in recognition of their outstanding contribution that helped weave the elusive genre of historical. ‘Jodah-Akbar’ is our very own historical masterpiece then. It shimmers through and through. Be it the dialog that holds the distinction of casting itself into poetry, witticism, metaphor, and action, the sets that gloss the screen and eye in burgundy and green, or the music that makes you celebrate things as diverse as love, victory, tenderness and grandeur all at once. This is perhaps the first Indian historical where the emperors and their counterpart are shown to speak and behave as people do at their home: cooking food, casual banter, and no officious language that is reserved for the court. What I liked most about the film is its screenplay. There is not a moment of the film that is vapid, that makes me want to check on the time. Vividly detailed in the able hands of Ashutosh Gawarikar and Haidar Ali, every scene rings with authenticity, and captures the nuances of human equations. And to be able to sustain the human angle and make it stand out in the face of dazzling Rajput jewelry, grandly captured wars, and rich tapestry of Mogul tents is the true victory of the screenwriters. They have succeeded in showing one the most basic and yet rarely understood reality: that emperors, queens and the entire gamut of support team that populated their armies, courts, palaces and harems, are human beings. They too, possess their frailties, their moments of indecision, their moments of reveling in cold bloodedness, and ultimately, their moments of experiencing the absolute glory of human fragility. The scene where Akbar rises from his imperial seat and swirls ecstatically with the dervishes; his steely eyes when he instructs his foster mother’s son to be thrown from the roof twice in succession; his reaction when he is honored with the title of Akbar. Undoubtedly, Akbar’s character is well rounded, holding enough gravity to not slip away in the breathtaking elephant, sword, and fist fights. And Hrithik essays this role with an aplomb that leaves one speechless. His eyes convey entire chapters of history, his expressions melt over your skin, making you want to fall all over in love with Bollywood’s most underrated actor. Hrithik’s persona not only provides him with the punch and veneer to carry the role of India’s most illustrious emperor, his stellar performance creates new insights into this famed emperor of our land. And there lies Hrithik’s greatest achievement of an actor. He not only portrays the nuances skillfully detailed by the screenwriters, he embellishes them with his onscreen persona. Aishwarya is a fitting choice for an empress who possessed a rare streak of quite strength. It was a layered character that she had to portray on screen – a princess who handles sword and prayers beads with equal conviction. And she does justice to the role. Watch the confrontation screen between Jodah and the foster mother: kicking off in the imperial kitchen where the queen goes to prepare food for her husband, and culminating in the scene the queen has to eat the food herself first – as demanded by the step mother – to testify that it is safe for the emperor to have. Her expression, even from behind the gossamer veil, grab your attention by its cuff and draw you to the very edge of your seat. The chemistry between the lead pair helps in understanding the complex progress of the relationship: from the misplaced alliance, to overcoming the distance of different cultures, religions, and hurdles set up by the entire gamut of thankfully non-cardboard villains, to their sword fight, to the final coming together in an intimacy that leaves you breathless. Notable amongst the support cast are Ila Arun as the foster mother and Sonu Sood as Jodah’s brother. Bringing together all these aspects in a project of this proportion and complexity, and yet offering a shimmering, seamless experience, the filmmaker, Ashoutosh Gowarikar transforms ‘Jodah Akbar’ to a monument of cinematic experience. Attention given to details – the first battle of Panipat, unlike the other war sequences that feature in the film, does not use canons – speak for his caliber. And where he succeeds the most is in translating the excellent characterization into unforgettable on-screen experience, so that the age old characters of Jodah and Akbar seem real, contemporary, their mores of love and family that exist in spite of the political and religious upheavals of the times carrying a universal ring that seem identifiable even in the contemporary era. And ultimately, yes, ‘Jodah Akbar’ is a film that has much to say in today’s times. By watching the story of an emperor whose religious tolerance helped the scattered factions of the country unite, we have much to learn. Quoting the emperor himself, ‘By discriminating between the peal of the conch and the call of the azaan, one is only belittling the power of the supreme who has given all of mankind the right to worship Him in any manner that is aligned with their faith.’ Do yourselves a huge favor. Watch ‘Jodah Akbar’ today. Do not deny yourself a five star instance of cinema. We Indians are passionate cinema lovers. We deserve cinema like ‘Jodah Akbar’. Entertaining, riveting, with a solid message, and ultimately, leaving you feeling cleansed and richer. 

I hate to agree and use taran words while doing it Let's get one thing straight: You haven't…  

I hate to agree and use taran words while doing it Let's get one thing straight: You haven't watched anything so opulent, so magnificent like this in a long, long time on the Hindi screen. It's not just body beautiful, but there's soul as well. Being reminded again and again of taran being biased in his reviews and at times not even watching the movie and giving his opinion( well that s what it look like eg superstar) I was in fact looking very anxiously in the opening credits for the acknowledgements of the media partner partner india fm or bollywood hungama but ...........What is this ? No!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can it be that taran found it in the goodness of his heart to give a valid review to a movie that deserves it even though they have nothing to do with him being profited ... may be there is hope for the old boy yet . But seriously the movie for a lack of better words is fantastic mind blowing and what have you . But then nothing less can expected of ashutosh gowariker The movie does tend to drag at times but from the perspective of an epic movie that is to be expected Hats of to the entire team of JA and a special standing ovation to raju khan, rekha chinni prakash and ash kumar. for the marvellous chorographical treat that have presented to my eyes god bless and good luck for your future venture’s my verdict for this movie is paisa vasool and memories to cherish for years to come  

jodha akbar has everything that will tip it towards bect foriegn film hopefully at the oscars next…  

jodha akbar has everything that will tip it towards bect foriegn film hopefully at the oscars next year. It comes as a no surprise that ashtosh gowarikar made this film with so much integrity and background research. Many of the aspects of the film are meticulously detailed and the film transports you very well into that time period.  

a gud movie by ashutosh gowariker.hard work by da team wich results into a good movie.good…  

a gud movie by ashutosh gowariker.hard work by da team wich results into a good movie.good performance by hrithik roshan & aishwarya rai 

A misleading story: (1) Jodha accepted Islam and was given name "Mariam-uz-Zamani". (2) She wasn't…  

A misleading story: (1) Jodha accepted Islam and was given name "Mariam-uz-Zamani". (2) She wasn't the only wife of Akbar. (3) She was Akbar's third wife and one of his three chief queens. (4) All these and many other things have not been told in the movie.  

quite a bore.battle scenes in the beginning looked too artificial & took up too much time.hrithik &…  

quite a bore.battle scenes in the beginning looked too artificial & took up too much time.hrithik & ash were good but lenghth of film put me off.interval was after 2 hours & i felt as if i had already seen a full movie.2nd half was better though.no doubt lot of effort has gone into the making but didn't work for me.  

Excellent direction and a top notch performance by Hrithik make this movie a worthy watch. Although…  

Excellent direction and a top notch performance by Hrithik make this movie a worthy watch. Although it may not be the true potrayel of histrical facts but still its a special treat for cenima lovers... There are some intresting sequences and two excellent songs in "Jasne baharan" and "azeemoshan shehansha" which make the experience more interesting. The only flaw is the prolonged scenes and the missing flow that a movie should have...there are scenes which just seem forced or anti the flow of the movie. Apart from that its a gem! The song Jashne Baharan lingers in your mind as you leave the theatre and the magnificent canvas will be remembered for a long long time...Hrithik steals the show!!! 

Hence proved that Ashutosh (Dir) is nothing without Amir Khan. Akber was not an angry man at all…  

Hence proved that Ashutosh (Dir) is nothing without Amir Khan. Akber was not an angry man at all the waysthey showed in movie and jodha was the third wife of aker not first, If we talk about movie that is an average movie. Ila Arun did her best rest all the performances are average to poor. 

- Well presented movie - Hritik excels - Music is melodious and matches with situations  

- Well presented movie - Hritik excels - Music is melodious and matches with situations  

Oh my GOD is all I have to say about this movie...AMAZING!! The Scenery, the costumes, sets and…  

Oh my GOD is all I have to say about this movie...AMAZING!! The Scenery, the costumes, sets and actors were just perfect. They hand picked the right people for the Charecters. Hrithik...hmmm what can I say? I agree with others, no one could have done this job better than you. You are the best bollywood has right now. Ash was beautiful and did a good job. ASHUTOSHJI ....you are just an amazing movie maker. Hope to see many more amazing creation from you