Jodha-Akbar : A confession

Three hours phew!!! Ashutosh Gowarikar perhaps in pursuit of opulence forgot about everything else. Studded with jewellery and costumes and forts and palaces Jodha Akbar is the perfect ambassador for the Mughal Grandeur.

Bollywood Vs Hollywood the eternal debate, “Jodha Akbar” settles it once and for all, The battle scenes are a drag, two saari clad women standing in a battle field, elephants dressed up as if they are going to a wedding, “behram Singh” portrayed by Gawd knows who sputters out dialogues in the most unconvincing manner fathomable, and u realize that even 5 minutes of “Troy” should have been enough for Gowarikar to realize, what it takes to shoot a battle, to get some energy, patriotism, Bollywood with all its money believes in spending only on the elephants and jewellery it seems.

Is there a plot?Are you kidding! Does Gowarikar think his audience has brains? NO. Pitiable plots, an evil “godmother”, ludicrous misunderstandings, Comic villains and devoid of logic this flick officially bans the use of Gray matter.

Is there anything I liked? Yes, the scenes between Aishwarya and Hrithik are well shot, the songs are choreographed to perfection. The Romance is feel good, the silly little antics in order to win “hearts”, Sweet. Hrithik Roshan stands out as one thing that can see this movie through to making some profits, convincing both as Akbar, and a love smitten boy next door at the same time. Aishwarya, bollywood’s ethereal beauty portrays “jodha" with a touch of swank and gives all the vibes of a “Mallika’e’Hindustan”.


The movie is a drag except for around 40 minutes of chemistry between Aishwarya and Hrithik. The supporting cast is horrible. The climax or well the end is comic and u just wish that the film rewinds and focuses on the love story angle. All in All watch it if u like “saaris” and “zevars” and Aishwarya and Hrithik, cause everything else in this flick is forgettable.

6/10