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Jodhaa Akbar

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Jodhaa Akbar reviews
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8.4 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 4 critic reviews
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Romance

Written by: Ashutosh Gowariker

Directed by: Ashutosh Gowariker

Release Date:
Theatrical: February 15, 2008

Running Time: 213 minutes, Color

Origin: India

Language(s): Hindi

Summary

RATING: Not Rated

Starring Aishwarya Rai, and Hrithik Roshan

Set in the 16th century, this epic romance begins as a marriage of alliance between two cultures and religions for political gain. King Bharmal of Amer gives his daughter's hand to Emperor Akbar. When Akbar accepts the marriage proposal, little does he know that in his efforts to strengthen his relations with the Rajputs, he would in turn be embarking on a new journey--the journey of true love. From the battlefield where the young Jalaluddin was crowned to the conquests that won him the title of Akbar the Great, Jodhaa Akbar traces the impressive graph of the mighty emperor and his romance with the defiant princess. (UTV Motion Pictures)

What The Critics Said

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78

Austin Chronicle Marjorie Baumgarten

Though the history and the palace intrigue are not at all difficult for Westerners to grasp, a tighter running time would probably help this epic reach more eyes in America, where it has received the biggest release ever for a Bollywood

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70

Variety Derek Elley

A long-limbed story that is utterly simple in structure, but decorated with enough character interplay and side plots to keep the movie ticking over to a powerful finale.

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70

LA Weekly David Chute

Jodhaa Akbar is clear and solid and absorbing, but not quite exhilarating.

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50

San Francisco Chronicle Sandip Roy

Indian director Ashutosh Gowariker, who won an Oscar nomination for "Lagaan," usually knows how to tell a good story. Here, however, he seems overwhelmed by the sheer weight of history.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 29 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Asha G. gave it a10:
Would get this over a 10 if I could. By far, one of the best movies I have ever seen. Beautiful story, exquisite staging, wonderful acting and very watchable even though it is long. Could see it over and over again and never tire of seeing it!

Deepa C. gave it a10:
Loved it...thought Hrithik did an amazing job, he fits the role of an emperor perfectly. Aishwarya looked a little old in some scenes but nevertheless beautiful.

Baby Doll Singh gave it a10:
Great movie loved hrithik rohan in th role and ash was looking great.

Maithili R. gave it a10:
It's just brilliant...well done...sober..and intelligently made...Ashutosh Gowariker is superb! And I disagree...and its obviously based on well researched facts!

Mona B. gave it a10:
I really enjoyed this film, but I am a bollywood fan. I loved the story, the cinematography, the soundtrack (AR Rehman is king) the costumes, the message and, as always, Hrithik. I didn't find it overlong or negative towards Rajputs. I was very moved by the film and it is now one of my favourites 55 Thumbs waaaaaaaaaaay up!

Sanita N. gave it a10:
Jodhaa Akbar is a master piece. I'm a big fan of bollywood pictures. The movies I've seen this far were good, but this is the best. I've never seen a movie with such nice sets, costumes and everything. For a while i went to another world. Specially "Hritik". Hats off to him. He proved in this movie that he is the best. No one could done this role, like he did. Anyways, the main maker of the movie "Ashutosh" is the best. He has created a master piece. I salute him, because he actually did it beautifully.

William N. gave it a5:
The Story time Line seems doubt ful A lot of history has been distorted.

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