Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
Jodhaa Akbar
  • Release Date: Feb 15, 2008
Jodhaa Akbar Image
Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 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
  • More Details and Credits »

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. 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.

See all 4 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
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
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. WilliamN.
    5
    The Story time Line seems doubt ful A lot of history has been distorted.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MohanL.
    3
    History is not base on fact, mostly against Muslim Mugal history.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

See all 17 User Reviews