Review Jodha Akbar
It’s been a long wait for the epic drama and the wait has been worth it.
Brief story - Jodha Akbar is a journey of true love of Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar (Hrithik Roshan), the great Mughal emperor with Jodha Bai (Aishwarya Rai), a Rajput princess and daughter of the King Bharmal of Amer. Akbar’s biggest challenge isn’t only about winning battles but also winning the heart of Jodha.
Now the Review, let me start off with the helmsman – the man behind this magnificent drama. Director Ashutosh Gowariker’s direction is flawless, every single sequence has been executed brilliantly. The effort that has gone into the making of this epic love story is evident on the screen – etched on every frame of the movie. It’s simply incredible. The movie deserves nothing less than a ‘A++’ in every aspect.
- The scene where Akbar tames an elephant, has been performed and executed to perfection.
- The sword-fighting scene between Jodha and Akbar is a masterstroke by the director. It’s romance on screen at its ultimate best. The dialogues in the particular scene too are brilliant.
- When Jodha and Akbar meet for the first time, their chemistry, Hrithik’s body language, the execution – Perfect!
- Hrithik’s dance at the end of Khwaja Mere song as if he was immersed into the song, his expression and those eyes… I was awestruck
- Akbar practicing sword fighting baring his torso as Jodha watches him hiding behind a wall… Hrithik’s physique is perfectly captured, an absolute treat for the female audience.
- The romance between the couple is subtle and beautiful, something that is hard to find in modern day movies. The chemistry between Ash – Hrithik is sizzling.
- Azeem-o-shan-shenshah – choreography, music, use of colors, execution out of the world. Never ever would you have witnessed something like this before!
- The final fight – brilliantly done and Hrithik performs the action sequence with a lot of class.
Cinematography is of international standards. Kiran Deohan’s proficiency is evident from scene one. He just sweeps you off your feet by capturing the huge sena to the intimate romance with deftness. Music by A.R. Rehman is perfect classic material. Khwaja Mere Khwaja is divinely pure; Jashn-e-bahara is a beautiful romantic song. Every song is a classic, superbly choreographed and picturized. The editing for a couple of scenes could have been tighter but never mind, you don’t get bored for a single moment.
The movie belongs undoubtedly to Hrithik Roshan. He is Akbar, not for a moment do you feel its Hrithik Roshan the superstar on screen. His body language, expressions, action, dialogue delivery just about everything is perfect. Here is an young actor, who is light years ahead of the competition, with the right kind of roles Hrithik is gonna rule Bollywood in the future. Shenshah-e-Roshan, indeed!
Aishwarya Rai is great too; this is one of her finest performances. She looks every bit a beautiful Rajput princess. Sonu Sood and Ila Arun are good and so is the rest of the supporting cast.
So overall, Jodha Akbar is a classic masterpiece that shall be remembered for a long long time. Don’t worry about the length, you hardly feel its 3 hours 20 minutes long. Remember, you got to be a bit patient while watching Jodha Akbar, relax and enjoy as the epic drama unfolds with all its glory. Don’t miss it, worth the price of your ticket and more!
Rating: 
4 and a half stars.
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February 17th, 2008 at 4:27 am
Great Jodha Akbar Review. I agree with the rating. Its an excellent movie that deserves all the praise.
The scenes you mentioned about were indeed the best in the movie. I want to watch it again. Every scene lives with you long after the movie has ended.
I will post my Jodha Akbar Review sooooon.
Thanks!
Please spread the word about Jodha Akbar it rocks!
February 17th, 2008 at 4:29 am
Another Jodha Akbar Review from the net.. Spread the word guys.. this movie deserves it!
What a movie! What an AWESOME MOVIE CAN JODHA AKHBAR BE! Initially i was worried as to how the movie will work out since its about an emperor and all those scenes with palace(s),horses so on and so forth.
Hrithik proved the critics wrong. No one can ever say he is a one film wonder again.No one.People exaggerated (over here in singapore) that the movie is very historical and they compared it to the old tales during the centuries.I went for this movie and i am still having JA hang over!!
SPOILERS [Very Happy]
HRITHIK - Tremendous performance. Loved the elephant scene,the sword scene,the part where he begins to like aishwarya and vice versa,the part where he brought aish and was waiting for the sun to set n then expressing his feelings n asking if she loved him - many many more …Overall,no one could hv done his role.He has the elegant,stern but romeo liked look [Winking] The charishma,gentleness,courageous personality which is gave out was too good!
AISH - Simple look with a strong personality. Speaks her mind and is straightforward(thats why HR praised her abt it in the movie!!) I liked her performance no doubts,they seem to be the most ideal pair in JA! Imagine someone else in her place - impossible!
OVERALL - 4/5
February 17th, 2008 at 7:29 am
The movie is A++++++++++.
Must See movie.
February 17th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Crap movie, SRK is the best
February 17th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Shut up tejas………Hrithik and ash made a great pair in the movie and the sword fighting was damn good….first of all have u even seen the movie or u tolkin crap???….but let me tell all the people that this movie is for sumone hu wants to relax and not for action lovers….
there still mite be a lot of action in the movie but u should go for it only if u like romantic movies coz the fighting scenes fit in wid the story from sumwere or the other……
:-D
February 17th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
It was just what I expected… long and boring
February 17th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
I think it breaks all records of mughal-e-ajam. And create a new record. This historical movei make a history in frontpage of bollywood. And akbar is superb. Hrithik and akbar is different man. Rate: 100stars in out of 5.
February 17th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Again hritik has proved tht he is best than any khan or kumar.no one can play role of akbar greater than hritik.again this is time to be jealous of hrithik 4 srk fans.my rating is 100 out of 5
February 17th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Its a fabulous movie.Every thing about it is superb.Hirithik and Ash make a rocking pair.
Does Akbar really look like hrithik he is the perfect match for this role and there is no one else to imagin other than Ash as jodha .
I think this is the way in which we can make the people know about our historic stories.
i really want to watch it again and again please all of u do watch u feel worth wathcing it
February 17th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
its a fantastic movie hrithik u r the real superstar really what a performance it was
February 17th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
yaar awesome movie ……….i like the movie so much that m feeling as if i m in that period only
aish hritik eye language really mast……..the movie can’nt be praised in words.Songs are also very touchng,
hritik ash really fit the role, both r hvng royal looks nd attitude
movies like this should be made so that we all get aware abt our precious culture nd history……….
i don’t abt others but i like the movie very much…………..a super super duper duper great movie…….
triple 5 star rating………
February 17th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
earlier i was the fan of srk, nd don’t like aish.but aftr dhoom2 nd this movie i think aish is not that bad.^_^
nd hrithik is definately gud……
February 18th, 2008 at 1:38 am
well its one of the most classy muvis to haf hit the indian screen……i waited for ovr four months to watch this muvi and lemme tell u it was wrth evry second of the wait..ehtereal music coupled wid the subtle chemistry between hritik and ash makes it a killer package.and yes yes khaja mere khwaja deserves a special mention….kudos to mr. rehman…the magically gifted musician..well wht can 1 say abt hrithik…he is d ultimate…give him good roles and he will rock the screen….
February 18th, 2008 at 2:05 am
i like jodhaa akbar.hrithik u r superb in jodhaa akbar.
February 18th, 2008 at 2:27 am
the movie was kinda good… But the movie was irritatingly long 3 1/2 hrs which was quite EH . but anyway the Awesome direction , Cast (Love Hrithik) , The Set (Frm the palace to the clothes) which made Jodha Akbar “COMPLETE”
I give the movie 3.5 / 5..
February 18th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Ohhhh my God.. Hrithik u r the besttttttttt.. No bachan or khan can make it up to u.. Love uuuuuu for ur performance. U were stunning!!
February 18th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Awesome Movie ever taken in bollywood history. Ever minute was a pleasure, I did not get distracted even for a minute and did not see the clock ever. Camera is awesome, when the camera moves slowly in the battlefiled showing every angle. Hrithik really acts like Akbhar the Great Emperor. Wish every movie, comes with such different theme and story. Nothing like any other masala movie that comes out of bollywood, 100 times better than OM SHANTI OM - Camera, Music, Direction everything. Ash does not look like a rajput, wish Ashtoush had chosen another actress who can best fit Rajput. A+++++++++++, I am sure this movie will cross every frontier.
February 18th, 2008 at 5:11 am
i agree with this review, although i would say 5 stars, it was perfection for me!!!:) x
February 18th, 2008 at 8:48 am
amazing just amazing. the love story was amazinglyt sublty portrayed. hrithik was as usual perfect. songs, direction, cinematography done to perfection, love it amazing.
February 18th, 2008 at 11:58 am
bOLLYWOOD KA SARTAAJ- HRITIKH ROSHAN
STANDING OVATION FOR ASHOTOSOH
ASH IS THE SOLOW HEROINE WHO HE FIT TO BE HRITIK’S HEROINE.
February 18th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
I havn’t watch this muvi.i am dying to watch it.me frm bangladesh
February 18th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
what a movie!!! great…great… simply great. hrithik is the ultimate perfectionist.
February 18th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Hrithiks performance is unbelievable he’s just…just…PERFECT in every way - No other actor in Bollywood or Hollywoord compares to him - he is a complete artiste –(always ahs been since Kaho Na Pyar Hai).
Ash was annoying and artificial in Dhoom 2 but in Jodhaa Abar she looks fab and I think she looks better in traditional roles.
Well done to the Director Ashutosh - I did not even realise the film was over 3hours long and I’m the kind of person who doesn’t have the patience for even American movies (unless they’re exceptionally good of course)
More films like Jodha Akbar need to be made but with the same quality of production, acting, editing…only thing is I really really didn’t like the music- only Jash-E-Bahara is quite nice otherwise music is boring. Im definately buying this one on DVD…
February 18th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I haven’t watch the movie yet,is there any romantic/emotional scene which touch a person?
February 19th, 2008 at 9:53 am
superb..fantastic..fabulous…excellent..adorable..wat else..all praises go for jodha akbar…best movie made in bollywood till now..
February 19th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Mr Khalid mohammad…… How can you insult a movie that potrays indian history in such a magnificient way, that is so fulfilling and captivating and that is getting huge praises from masses all over india.
KM, you are one of those people who would give 5 stars to the movies such as “kis kis ki kismat” or “buddha mar gaya”
because you only like those movies which has double meanings and cheap comendy in every scene.
You do not have any appreciation for a great movie which potrays indian history so beautifully which u can watch with ur whole family.
Seriously…do you have anything personally against Ashutosh or hritik or Ash. Or you have been paid hefty money by directors of cheap comedies to white such ripping reviews.
HT , you better give it a thought to retire this reviewer of yours or he will throw you out of business.
February 19th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
I normally don’t watch Hindi movies. I tried watching some but most of the time I get bored with the cheesiness, corniness and unprofessionalism and have to turn it off within 1/2 hour or so.
This movie though in my opinion is hands down the best Hindi film (or any film) I’ve ever watched. Wow! Certainly, Bollywood has come a long way. This movie without a doubt rivals any other films around the world; even the big budget ones. It’s a must watch for anyone. There wasn’t a single boring moment for me.
The realism, grandeur, and professionalism in every aspect are some of the things that mainly got me with this movie. I saw this movie with a group of American friends who were all speechless afterwards. The only negative comment I heard from one woman was that she “could not handle the war scenes too well”. Nonetheless, it wasn’t grotesquely violent which it could have been.
I hope everyone in the world sees this film and meditate on the value of tolerance and consideration toward one another it portrays and apply it to their own lives (as I’m going to try to do myself). That would certainly change the world we live in today with so much hatred.
February 20th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Jodha Akbar was a classic love story. One of the most beautifully made movie in the world of Cinema ( Bollywood/ Holly wood or any other wood included).
Hats off to the director and cinematographer. But personally I think Hrithik is just SUPERB.
I thought he was fantastic in Dhoom 2 but in this movie he proves EXCELLENCE has a new name- HRITHIK.
Aishwarya has always been my personal favourite. In this movie also she has acted wonderful, though I feel in some scenes mainly due to her lenses ( it looked like that, as her ever so green beautiful eyes just didnot look green) made her look a little pale. But for acting she definetly gets a A ++ .
A must see for everyone.
February 20th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Lovely movie I am gonna watch itone more time. I was so engrossed in the movie that i didnot realise when the movie got over…mind blowing performance by Hritikh Roshans……
I would like to see Ashotosh Rakesh n Yash chopra to make a movie in collaboration with Hrtikh n asg in lead and a hollywood villian…wow that will rock the world…
Ashotosh u r th e best Director and I want u to make one more epic now with babar and Hritikh as lead hero and ash his little girl ….
wow is the world that goes for this movie……hurray maaja aaya
tpeople were against the name of the movie..Ashotosh u can rename the movie===JORDDAAAAR AKBAR…… i enjoyed the movie so much
February 20th, 2008 at 11:55 am
i haven’t seen the movie but dying to see it after reading all these reviews
February 20th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
This movie is perfect with a capital P. At first i was a bit sceptical about the whole mughal era and politics and not to mention all the negative vibes the movie received during its making but i was surprised and happy that the movie was lovely. Being a fan of HR, Ash, Ashu and Rehman, this movie was a dream come true. I think it is time for the people from the indian film fratenity to get on their senses and learn how to make and also accept movies like this.Way to go Jodha Akbar……………………..
February 21st, 2008 at 12:24 am
I think the movie was not more than average,Jodha-Akbar is good attempt but failed to highlight main job and work of Akbar under his leadership,it was the formation of religion din-eilahi by Akbar which was the perfect amalgamation of hindu and islam.Akbar was the great political thinker and warrior but in movie his emotional quotient is highlighted more than his political wisdom and courage.
But overall a good performance by Hrithik and yes elephant seen was simply mind blowing.
I think only next to amir khan’s Gulam seen.
February 21st, 2008 at 4:39 am
gr8 movie………..ash is as usual lovely……….and though I felt that the story was one-sided (plight of rajputs under akbar was not potrayed) but it delivered wat it promised. A nice love story.
February 21st, 2008 at 3:40 pm
JODHA AKBAR ROCKS””””” it is a MUST WATCH MOVIE, GOD BLESS’
February 21st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
awesome movie………………
one word for tejas - ur a LOSER …
JA was an awesum movie class performances by hrithik ….
u like srk hmm? bullshit go n c his asoka movie wat a crap movie……
JA is a masterstroke by ashu…
hats off
February 22nd, 2008 at 12:13 am
I agree with most of you all. This movie has mastered it all. The subtle acting by both the male and female leading actors and the supporting cast is marvelous. I thought I was watching a Hollywood movie and not the usual Bollywood movie with over acting, dowdy colours and loud music. This movie is so real. Just forget the hindu-muslim-rajput disagreements, controversies, indian nationalism and what not for a while and just go and enjoy the movie for what it is. A splendid movie.
Raj,
Sweden
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:19 am
I think most of historical movie boring, not interesting n bakwas so i dont like any historical movie,,,,,,,,,,
i treat ‘JA’ also this type of movie,,,,,,,,,,,but! my thinking is changed ////I was wrong…. when I watched the movie……………it’s a nice historical movie. I want to give all the credit to ashu, hriti, ash n one voice that’s Mr. Big B………………………….
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:19 am
jodha akbar is simply superb….hrithik has done fantastic job n truly deserves best actor award…ash n other actors hv also done a very good job…hats off 2 mr.govarikar ,nitin desai,a r rehman n javed akhtar..its awsum….
February 22nd, 2008 at 2:05 am
to the reviewer…
DUDE DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CINEMA?
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 am
it is a fantastic movie…… it worth 5 stars…..
hrithik is perfect in his role. Ash is as beutiful as ever…….
ashutosh gowarikar’s direction is superb…
overall, i like this movie very very much……
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am
Dying to see the movie. Obviously, it has been accepted as a superb,a classic and a masterpiece. Not so many wonderful remarks would have been possible on basis of manipuilation, hero worship or personal interests. I am so glad that such praises have come to Hrithik. He has always impressed me as a an actor who gives his heart and soul to the role he plays, all the time. More significantly, he has impressed me as a sincere and genuine person who finds a meaningful purpose of human existence in honestly endeavouring to be a good human being, in trying to lead a truthful, a good and, hence, a beautiful life. My best wishes are always with him.
I also would like to congratulate Ashutosh and Aishwarya Rai Bachhan and all the others who are associated with the movie in one way or the other for the role they have played in making such a well recieved movie which has obviously brought the joy of watching a wonderful movie to so many people.
I am from a state where Hindi films are banned but have always been a fan of Hindi films. Unfortunately have to wait for a CD version of it, pirated or otherwise.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:47 am
I agree that Movie was really Jordar. Bahut badhiya picture hai…. bahi, sab dekho. Main toh bola it na acaha movie toh hum kabhi nahi deka. woh saab raja jaisa baath kiya. Aur itna sundar style.
Isko tax free kar doh! school main deekhao…takhi children ko bata lage ke history kitne sundar hotee hai……
kids …ko history padheney main Anand aayega. Woh leader ko dikhao jo voilent ho gayee hai…kyonki i spicture main innocence hai pyar hai…dard hai…dawa hai…insaaf hai…. saab advocates ko judges ko police ko gonnda log ko dikhao…ki kaisa ek itna bada raja kitna insaaf pasand tha………itna pada likha na hookar bhi kitna kaam kiya..isliya woh akbar the great banaa…..hum 2 weeks sai pic dekha abhi tak deemak par baith gaya hai ovie………gaev hai ke hum hindustan ki aulad hai
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:49 am
Prasanjeet you are awesome! Movie is great….highly recommended to watch…
February 22nd, 2008 at 12:36 pm
If Jodha-Akbar is made just for entertainment value, it’s ok. But I don’t think it’s made for entertainment value. Asuthosh wanted to show his directorial capability and tried to convince the audience about the love story between Jodha and Akbar? But educated audience must know the history and must be laughing the way Akbar’s kingdom is shown in the movie against the romantic background?
Many times, the role of Jodha was forcibly inserted to justify the title ‘Jodha Akbar. One such occasion I would like to cite when Akbar got wounded with an arrow. Jodha would be taking care of him. What about his other wives and Baandies (concubines)?
The focus of the movie evolves more around Jodha-Akbar to justify the title of the movie with very little is shown about his mother, midwife, and other counselors.
One thing I have observed is that nothing is shown about Akabr’s Muslim wives? No interaction of Jodha with Akbar’s wives? The reason for not showing Akbar’s previous wives can be well understood and it rather shows the dexterity of script writer and director. Well done Asutosh for presenting the historic facts in a bad light! You wanted business, and you would succeed too as the collection at box office is whopping week by week.
Film impacts our lives and gives a message. What kind of message we’ll give to our posterity with this distorted factual periodic movie? Should not our generation visualize Akbar as Hirtik and Jodha as Aishwarya in the same way as we visualize Akbar as Prithivi Raj Kapoor and Salim as Dilip Kumar? Would not the generation ahead to us believe what they see in the movie than believing in the real history of Akbar in Mughal period?
I don’t object on any good historic films. Richard Attenborough has also made a film on Gandhi; this was convincing and has won various awards too. It was purely a historic movie and I really appreciate this movie. But when it comes to Indian directors in making such a movie, most of them have failed so far. Almost all of them do think from commercial perspective whether a film they make will do business or not. If not, then who will produce if next time he dares making such a movie?
In gist, if a periodic film is made with distorted facts to do business, time is not far away when our posterity would believe such a film as real and would discard what’s written in the history book. Future really looks bloom, alas!
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Excellent movie and must watch that movie content is powerful and expresses alot to us. and about hritik is outstanding and great actor and proved his hardwork and consistency in the film
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:41 pm
questions to:
!. tejas-dude, fine that u r a srk fan, but why be so STUPIDLY agitated??
2. abhineet-dude, do ‘you’ yourself know anything bout cinema??
3. munaj-listen, before being concerned about the future, be concerned about your history, you should know the fact that jodha is one of akbar’s earliest wives, if not THE earliest, how many of his wives were shown in MUGHAL-E-AZAM anyways??
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Rahul, thanks for voicing my opinion also to the three people, tejas, abhi and munaj.
Even I like SRK, but that doesnot mean you demean someone else just because u r a fan of SRK.
About the other two, please remember that finally it is the acting and entertainmant value of a film that counts. Which according to me, Jodha Akbar scores full marks in.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm
i hope jodhaa akbar sets a record i heard it has already earnt rs38.53 crore in just 4 days, when the current record holder om shanti om earnt rs42 crore for the entire week, i hope people get too go and see it. its a brilliant movie:)
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:13 pm
jodha akbar is amazing xxx
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Hey RAHUL,
am curious to know what you yourself thought of the film…
could you spell that out here too… thanks…