But herein likes the key message that gets drummed through the movie - why can't we love despite our differences? Why can't we enjoy the diversity that each religion or culture bring, instead of baying for blood and inciting hatred? Jodhaa Akbar has its message of (religious) tolerance worn very prominently on its sleeve. And in today's context, I would say this act of proposition and acceptance would also raise some eyebrows sky high. Furthermore, the reluctant Jodha makes it all the more difficult by asking for 2 conditions, that she be allowed to practice her religion, and to build a shrine in their bridal home. However, this arranged marriage was doomed a failure from all quarters, because of the difference in religion (she's a Hindu) and culture. Blood aside, we see Jalaluddin slowly become a man of his own, and in a bid to forge a strategic alliance, he's offered the hand of Jodha Bai. He gains a reputation on the battlefield, which could parallel those in Hollywood in terms of sheer scale and grandeur, even utilizing hordes of marauding elephants and settled into some icky territory when elephants rampage and stomp on soldiers.
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Jalaluddin Mohammad hails from the Mughals, and is a Muslim, who from young is told by various quarters what to do, and how to lead his life as Emperor of Hindustan. We get to see the multitudes of ethnic groups, each with their unique practices which we were given glimpses on, thanks to the superb art direction and wonderful, authentic sets recreated. In fact, as he puts it, it's a story about the meeting of two cultures and two religions, so basically, what's in a name? Sometimes I wonder about similarities with the formation of big countries as we know it today, with China undergoing multiple civil styled wars in bids by conquerors to unite it, and with India, it seems that it's no different. Director Gowariker's pedigree with his successful epics like Lagaan and Swades puts him in good stead as he tackles this love story on multiple fronts. The contention here is the story behind Jodha, and the various names she goes by with different retellings, and that is put up front even before the opening credits start to roll. In fact, as how most historical epics would go, such as the likes of Alexander or peer Bollywood film Asoka (starring Shah Rukh Khan), while efforts are placed into extensive research to try and stay as authentic as possible, there still are various interpretations to characters, some of whom will be taken to task (like Oliver Stone's vision of Colin Farrell as Alexander the Great) by audiences. Jodhaa Akbar is set in the 16th century, which tells of an arranged marriage for strategic alliance purposes that blossomed into true love between a Mughal emperor, Jalaluddin Mohammad (Hrithik Roshan) and a Rajput princess Jodha (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan).
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It's simply an irresistible combination, one that everyone in the cinema hall would attest to, given the full house, and the full house in the next screening. Today marks the premiere of Jodhaa Akbar here and the reasons for wanting to watch this film are simple - the pairing of Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, director Ashutosh Gowariker, and musician A.R.
Trying to figure out who is who isn't always easy.and it's a film that might benefit from watching it twice. Additionally, I found the film occasionally confusing. The film never mentioning that despite this being painted as a great romance, Akbar actually was married to at least 11 different women.such was the expected life of an emperor in those days. All in all, this is quite the spectacle.with HUGE battle scenes, gorgeous dance scenes (among the best in any Bollywood film I've seen) and some very nice acting. The story goes from her sadness at learning she's betrothed to him to her falling in love with him and vice-versa. This marriage was pretty amazing, as the Mughals were Muslims and marriage of the emperor to a non-Muslim surely would have caused a lot of concern! But, it was also a pragmatic thing.helping to unify the various kingdoms and religions in India. It shows him from his teen years to his marriage to the Hindu woman, Empress Jodhaa. The story centers on part of the life of perhaps the greatest Mughal leader of India, Akbar the Great. Not only are the sets and location shots in various castles in India gorgeous and overwhelming to the senses, the two stars, Hrithik Roshan (Akbar) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Jodhaa), are about the prettiest couple in film history! This is perfect for a romantic drama. "Jodhaa Akbar" is one of the prettiest Indian films I've ever seen.
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