Jodhaa Akbar(2008)
Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language epic historical drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It stars Hrithik Roshan as Emperor Akbar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Princess Jodhaa. The story is set in 16th-century India and follows the political marriage between the Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess. The central conflict arises from cultural differences, court intrigues, and personal mistrust. The film is notable for its grand production design, elaborate battle sequences, and a soundtrack composed by A.R. Rahman. It received positive reviews for its performances and visual scale. Jodhaa Akbar was released in theaters on 15 February 2008.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 15 February 2008
- Director
- Ashutosh Gowarikar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 33m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
Mughal Emperor Akbar marries Rajput Princess Jodhaa to secure a political alliance. Jodhaa agrees only if she can keep her Hindu faith. The couple struggles with mistrust and cultural clashes. Can they overcome their differences and find true love?
“A love story that changed history”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jodhaa Akbar
Cast reunions in this film: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & A. R. Rahman (10 films together), Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Raza Murad (8 films together), A. R. Rahman & Ashutosh Gowarikar (3 films together), A. R. Rahman & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (3 films together), Pramod Moutho & Raza Murad (3 films together), and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Hrithik Roshan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's elephant fight scene used real elephants and took 20 days to shoot.
- Aishwarya Rai wore real gold and precious stone jewelry weighing several kilograms.
- Hrithik Roshan learned sword fighting and horse riding for six months for his role.
- The movie was shot in three languages: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, with different casts for the South Indian versions.
- Some historians debate the name 'Jodhaa,' as there is no clear record of Akbar's wife being named Jodha Bai.
- The film's budget was about 40 crore rupees, making it one of India's most expensive movies at the time.
- Composer A.R. Rahman recorded the song 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja' in a single take.