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.

TheTamil edition is to be screened shortly. Let's start off the review 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 scene where Akbar tames an elephant, has been 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 this 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 endhan Khwaja song as if he was immersed in the song, his expression and those eyes... the song brings peace and Allah's blessing

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 and scintillating

Azeem-o-shan-shenshah � choreography, music, use of colors, execution out of the world. Never ever would you have witnessed something like this before!

Man mohana song adds penance and prayer

The final fight � brilliantly done and Hrithik performs the action sequence with exhuberance and 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 Endhan Khwaja is divinely pure; . Every song is 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, 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.

Tamil dubbing is class, voice over syncs well.

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!

Frame by frame soft and eloquent love story

The movie deserves nothing less than a distinction in every aspect.

The Team:

Ashutosh Gowariker Productions
Presenter: UTV Motion Pictures
Producer : Ashutosh Gowariker, Ronnie Screwvala
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
Cast : Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Raza Murad and others
Music Director : A. R. Rahman
Lyricist : Dr. Na Muthukumar and Mashik Rehman
Script Writer : Ashutosh Gowariker and Hyder Ali
Art Director : Nitin Desai
Background Sound : A. R. Rahman
Choreographer : Saroj Khan, Raju Khan, Vaibhavi Merchant

COL Team