Jodhaa Akbar
  • Release Date: Feb 15, 2008
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69 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

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  • Summary: 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)… Expand
  • Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Biography, History, Romance, Musical
  • Runtime: 213 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    78
    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
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: David Chute
    70
    Jodhaa Akbar is clear and solid and absorbing, but not quite exhilarating.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    70
    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.
  4. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Sandip Roy
    50
    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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. AshaG.
    10
    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!… Expand
  2. HarshM
    8
    Jodhaa akbar! one of the best film in decade seriously hats off to Ashutosh Gowariker. I liked it but it was quite slow anyways best movie.
  3. KukyV.
    7
    The movie though long was never boring. Don't go with the expectation of watching a Love-Story. Rather it is a concise historical lesson. Hrithik Roshan emotes well in the movie. Aishwarya Rai is boring in this role. She does not really have much to do, and her acting was very weak in scenes that required powerful emotional responses. The sets are spectacular. The music not so much. Wish Illa Arun's role as Maham Anga was more extensive.… Expand
  4. MohanL.
    3
    History is not base on fact, mostly against Muslim Mugal history.

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