Dialogues are note worthy and well delivered. It is obvious that Gowariker did not want any particular scenes to be edited. Editing (Balu Saluja) is sometimes minimal Every detail is kept for vibrant and consistency for detail. Never over the top, Neeta Lulla does a fine job with Akbar's costumes and the entire cast including extras and the marvelous weaponry, furniture and intricate accessories on display. Sixteenth century is beautifully captured and the war scenes successfully add action to the drama and songs.Ĭostumes by Neeta Lulla are wondrously alive and radiant rainbow assorted greatness.

Nikitin Dheer does well as Sharifuddin Hussain, considering this is his debut film as an actor.Ĭinematography by Kiran Deohans is perfection quite literally on a plate.

Illa Arun is devilishly cunning as the evil Maham Manga. Some of the finer performances are by Illa Arun as Maham Manga, Kulbhushan Kharbandha as Raja Bharmal and Punam Sinha as Hamida Nabu. Sonu Sood as Sujamal results in perhaps a 2D character in terms of expressing emotion. The supporting cast is a mixed palette of palpatation regarding acting. She utilizes the role with grace and emotes effortlessly where needed. His body language and dialogue are unsurpassed You will be convinced that no other actor could have pulled off the role of Akbar with such flair.Īishwarya Rai Bachchan as Jodhaa does not disappoint either. As Akbar, Roshan excels and breathes life into the role with his charisma and vitality.

When it comes to performances, Hrithik Roshan is unbeatable. Gowariker is a master storyteller without a doubt, he has lived up to the expectations with his artful colour laden Jodhaa Akbar. Costumes, songs, locations, props are all inspiring and dazzling to witness.Īshutosh Gowariker proves himself once again by attempting a unique idea on screen. Unquestionably one of the finest song and dance sequence ever shot in Indian cinema that I have witnessed. Hrithik Roshan: Jalaluddin Mohammad AkbarĪshutosh Gowariker's majestic magnificent Jodhaa Akbar(2008), is an extremely intricately created period epic romance drama. A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodha.

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