Great movie loved hrithik rohan in th role and ash was looking great.

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!

Cast: Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Direction: Ashutosh Gowariker I've never felt this way about any other film, but sitting there in my seat watching Jodhaa Akbar, I felt privileged as a moviegoer. Privileged that such a film had been made, and privileged that it had been made in our times so we can form our own opinions of the film rather than adopt the opinions of previous generations, which we invariably must when looking at older classics. A drama of epic proportions, Jodhaa Akbar is at its core an intimate love story that's set against the spectacular sweep of the Mughal era. It's about the romance that gradually blossoms between Emperor Akbar and his wife Jodhaa, the Rajput princess with whom he enters into a marriage of alliance. It's also the coming of age story of the greatest Mughal ruler, who goes from a reluctant warrior to a brave and honorable leader and wins over his people with his empathy and his secular outlook. Magnificently directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Jodhaa Akbar draws you into its drama just moments into the film, transporting you to the battlefield, to the emperor's court, to Jodhaa's private chamber, and most importantly, into the mind and heart of Mohammed Jalaluddin Akbar himself, where he grapples with betrayals and insecurities. It's the kind of film that doesn't quite let go of your attention well after the end credits have rolled some three hours and 20 minutes later. Much will be said about the film's daunting length, and truth is, it could have been shorter. I can think of at least two subplots that could have been judiciously trimmed. But having said that, I honestly believe the length of Jodhaa Akbar doesn't hurt. You are swept into the roller-coaster ride of Akbar's political and personal growing-up journey, and it's not often that the screenplay loses its pace. The film's best moments are the ones between the protagonist couple. Take that scene in which he catches her sight transfixed on his bare torso, or that sword fight between the couple that's bubbling with sexual energy. Even that delicate scene in which he reveals to his wife an awkward truth about his education. Or then that moving scene in which he vindicates her honour by demanding to be served his lunch in the same plates she ate out of just moments ago in a tense situation. Truth is, Jodhaa Akbar works like a dream when it focuses its energies on the relationship between the couple – their little spats, their mischievous moments, his heeding her advice, and the like. As a big, period epic, Jodhaa Akbar has enough drama to keep you engaged – palace intrigue, violent confrontations and impressive battle sequences. The scenes that stand out for their sheer visceral impact can be ticked off a checklist – first that breathtaking scene in which the emperor tames a wild elephant, also the one in which he gives in to his rage and orders a cruel death to a traitor, and finally that one-on-one combat scene in the climax, inspired no doubt from Troy. These are moments all that stay with you long after you've left your seat. There is ample evidence of the fact that Gowariker once again assembles the perfect team to realise his vision. Kiran Deohans' cinematography is one of Jodhaa Akbar's key strengths, and nowhere is that more apparent than the battle scenes which Deohans' camera captures gloriously, making you feel like you're right out there where the action is. His visual treatment for the film's songs is another masterstroke, in particular the eye-watering manner with which he films the Khwaja mere khwaja number, and also the lavish indulgence of the Azeem-o-shaan-shahenshah song. Then there's Neeta Lulla's costumes and Nitin Desai's sets, both suitably ostentatious, but never once drawing attention away from the drama like they have previously in films like Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas. Of course, Jodhaa Akbar benefits enormously from AR Rahman's genius score, a collection of the finest, most haunting tunes you can remember recently, my favourites being the unforgettable Jashne Baharaa number and the one-of-a-kind Khwaja mere Khwaja track. The soul of Jodhaa Akbar however, lies in the superlative acting. Supporting player Nikitin Dheer makes a lasting impression as Akbar's rebellious brother-in-law, but the film of course belongs to the two leads. As Jodhaa, the sometimes-feisty-sometimes-graceful leading lady, Aishwarya Rai is wonderfully restrained and uses her eyes expertly to communicate so much, making this one of her finest outings on screen. Hrithik Roshan, as Akbar, oozes confidence and delivers a career-best performance as the unflinching emperor. Not only does he transform physically to become the part, he gets under the emotional skin of the character and makes it his own. I cannot think of any other actor who could play this better. Fact or fiction, Jodhaa Akbar is an engaging, involving movie-going experience, and puts Gowariker right up there on the very short list of India 's finest filmmakers. No prizes for guessing, I'm going with four out of five and two thumbs up for Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa Akbar, it's a modern masterpiece that will be celebrated for years to come. Rating: 4 / 5 (Very Good)… Expand

Okay, whoever this San Francisco Chronicle reviewer is, PLEASE! The director is not overwhelmed with history. He has done brilliantly well in crafting a masterpiece. From Aishwarya's beautiful performance to Hrithik's powerful persona...it was amazing. The director has shown respect and care to history and shown himself to be a powerhouse director. The music is epic in scale and simply brilliant. I cannot say enough good things to say about this film. 3 hours flew by because the story, actors, music, cinematography, costumes....everything is great. I highly recommend this film to anyone.… Expand

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.

a must watch movie . it needs a great thought process and deep understanding to get to know what exactly is shown in the movie and those who hold the same are certainly appreciating it.

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!

A well made and thoroughly enjoyable film. However, be warned, it's not you're usual Bollywood dancing in the rain spectacle. It's best described as a cross between Troy and Hero (borrowing heavily from both in places) but set to the backdrop of some stunning Indian palaces. It the story of the progression of an emperor from a young boy to a great man. It's also similar in grandeur to the 1950's Hollywood biblical epics. The battle scenes are impressive, the sets are stunning, the costumes on par with anything from the best of Hollywood and there are enough threads to the story to keep you captivated throughout. It differs from other Bollywood films in that the acting is usually subtle, even though it does suffer from over-acting in places. The soundtrack by AR Rehman is masterful, especially the song Jaashan-e-Bahaare. There are competent performances throughout by all. The love story which develops between Roshan and Rai after their marriage of convenience is refreshing in its purity, compared to the usual lust/pursuit/consummation saturating both Holly and Bollywood. Strong family values, kinship and the best of humanity are promoted throughout the screenplay, and it's nice to see some strong well-developed female characters. Also, there are political machinations a plenty to keep the pace of the story moving along nicely. The film ends with Amitabh Bachan doing his best James Earl-Jones style narration on how different religions should co-exist in India. Nice touch. However, it still suffers from some of the ills of Bollywood e.g. poor dubbing, ear-piercing melodramatic sound effects, and polarised villains but take nothing away from this. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!… Expand

Superb powerful mindblowing movie with fantastic performances and absolute entertainment value. Sountrack and the background scores are excellent. Hrithik is stupendous, royal, majestic and at his best. Ashwariya looks gorgeous and is aptly chosen for the role. Dialouges are a pleasure. Jodha Akbar is remarkably directed and choreographed movie. A definite big screen watch.

History is not base on fact, mostly against Muslim Mugal history.

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.… Expand

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!

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.

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

This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. I cannot fault any part of the movie. Hrithiks performance was magnificent - he stole every scene. Aiswarya's performance was fine but it didn't leave any impression but nevertheless there was an amazing chemistry between the two. The music was perfect for film- my favorite Khwaja mere kwaja -esp the part where akbar joins in. Excellent direction. I was expecting to be bored for 3 hours and just went with a friend to keep happy but when the film started i was riveted to the screen and went away with a lasting impression. I would watch again- highly recommended.… Expand