Jodhaa Akbar
Jodhaa Akbar

Jodhaa Akbar

2008Movie213 minHindi

A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users89%
Director: Ashutosh GowarikerGenres: Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the 16th-century marriage of the Mughal emperor Akbar and the Rajput princess Jodhaa. It explores their complex relationship, starting as a political alliance and evolving into a deep love that transcends religious and cultural differences. Their union significantly impacts the political landscape of India, promoting religious tolerance and unity.

Critical Reception

Jodhaa Akbar was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its epic scale, stunning visuals, strong performances, and historical depiction. While some criticized its length, the majority of reviews praised its ambition and execution, celebrating it as a grand historical romance and a significant contribution to Indian cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its magnificent scale and visual splendor.
  • Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan deliver compelling performances.
  • The film successfully blends historical drama with a captivating romance.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly approved of Jodhaa Akbar, highlighting its beautiful cinematography, engaging storyline, and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many found it a visually stunning and emotionally resonant historical epic.

Awards & Accolades

Won 7 Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Actor for Hrithik Roshan. Also won 3 Star Screen Awards and 4 Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

The elaborate costumes for Jodhaa Akbar, especially Aishwarya Rai's, were reportedly very heavy, with some weighing up to 30 kilograms, due to the extensive use of real silver and intricate embroidery.

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