The film begins with young Akbar being entrusted the responsibility of the Mughal Empire following the demise of his father. Although his formative years are under the tutelage of his father’s trusted aide, Akbar very quickly develops his own ideologies and vows to be a people’s king. The film touches on various events in the king’s life which include his political alliance with the Rajputs and his subsequent love story with a Rajput queen. Political vendetta and sibling rivalry form an important part in Akbar’s quest to become a people’s king. That is where lies in the problem. The film frequently oscillates between so many diverse situations that the viewer finds it a tad difficult to decide what the main premise is –the love story itself or expansion of the empire and welfare of the common man. The film is expectedly on the slower side and its length (3 and half hours) is ought to cause a hindrance to its commercial viability (despite the presence of superstars).The editor should have used his scissors in a more prudent manner to give the film a slick look. Despite this glaring gaffe, the film more than compensates on other counts.

Gowariker’s direction is first rate. He handles the love scenes and war sequences with equal aplomb. His job is just made easier by the adept technicians on board. While Nitin Desai’s sets are larger than life and the costumes are rich in color and appeal, Ravi Chandra’s camerawork is marvelous. A.R Rehman’s music, as always is special. Ranging from the soulful Jashn –e Bahaara to the Sufi rendition of Khwaja re Khwaja to the visually enthralling Marhaba, the songs leave an indelible impression in your memory. The love story between Akbar (Hrithik) and Jodhaa (Aishwarya) is compelling.
The two give a new definition to love and lust. The eyes say it all and depict the sanctity of love. Of the supporting cast, Ila Arun (Akbar’s step mother) and newcomer Niketan Dheer (Sarfuddin) are competent.Aishwarya Rai looks stunningly beautiful as queen Jodhaa and delivers a duly restrained performance. But Jodhaa Akbar truly belongs to Hrithik Roshan. Be it his royal gait, impeccable dialogue delivery or expressive demeanor, he steals the show with his riveting performance. For a moment the viewer actually forgets that he is watching the screen character of Akbar.

So those who want to revisit their history books and witness high quality cinema, what are you waiting for? Grab your popcorns and let the magic unveil before you.

there is no room for boredom anywhere. …..a real
classic master piece of our times……..the fight between akbar and sharifuddhin in the end is fabulous … it portrays the power of a mighty emperor…here is an emperor who is the symbol of Power , Might and righteousness and also ruthless when it comes to punishing the traitors ..but at the same time harbours such tenderness and love in his eyes for his queen that you would just drown into it… the most touching and beautiful scene was ….when the emperor perceives the light and is soaked in the divine love of god ..looses himself dancing with the sufis ….its a brilliant storke ……and the next beautiful moment for me in the movie was when jodhaa’s song Man mohana (calling lord krishna to leave kashi and mathura to come to her ..be one with her )..this song is symbolic as akbar cannot resist but leave his darbar and forget all who present there , keeps following the melody of the voice that magically draws him to her..and then for the first time he looks at her breath taking beauty and for a moment the world stops for him……then he is lost……
hats off to AR rehman for composing such soul level music…the song eshk -bahara hein is a master piece in itself.
“In lamho kein daman mein “song was the best part of the movie. what a way to show the two opposite energies drawn together with beautiful emotions … experiencing moments of completeness….this was the most artistic part of the movie.
i am sure ..western movies can never portray the subtle beauty of romance and passion shown in this movie . at least i haven’t seen so far.
a must watch for any one with artistic instinct…..