Lead actors: Hrithik and Aishwaryas chemistry is bland. Rumors of a rift during the shooting of the film were probably right. They both acted as individuals and not as a duo.There was just no connect.
Story flow: I would blame the Director for unable to link one scene to the next in a convincing manner. Many scenes are abrupt eg: Sujamals arrival after receiving Jodhas letter/Ila Aruns dismissal from Akbars life after he realises her treachery.
Hyped Scenes: Many scenes which were over-hyped before the movies release turned out to be damp squibs eg: Akbars taming of a wild elephant (the poor Pachyderm didnt seem wild at all)/Akbar and Jodhaas sword fight (Average)/Battle scenes (Average.Most of the time the battle field looks scanty).
Supporting cast: Characters which could have emerged as strong points in the movie were neglected eg: Ila Aruns character and Sujamals character. Unnecessary characters like the Eunuch in Akbars Harem abound.
Appearance and Costumes: Good costumes. Appearance wise Hrithik is the toned and fit hero he is meant to be. Aishwarya looks jaded and out of shape. The makeup used doesnt do anything for her features.Akbars mother by far looked more beautiful than Jodhaa.
Final verdict. Stay at home and watch the film on a Dvd...but only once !!!
doubts about its factual veracity apart,jodha akbar is a well made movie.the director and the crew deserves a pat for crafting the movie with commendable finesse. the chemistry between hrithik and ash is amazing. the songs are memorable, especialy the sufi song khwaja mere, which has a soothing effect. however the the starting of the movie wasnt impressive at all. the war scenes appeared to have been filmed in a haphazard manner. looked very amateurish. but gradually th film will grip you. the scene where akbar meets jodha for the first time to listen to her demands is a very memorable one. and another touching scene was when akbar watches her doing the pooja. well chiselled out scenes. neverthless the secondary characters fail to impress. especially akbar's step-mom is a big let-down with her wooden act. jodhai's brother also not very emotive. shamsudeen's character is however appreciable. the final one-to one fight scene was breath-taking. it was a well picterised action sequence. in short, JA is an enjoyable movie, although it may not deserve the epithet of an epic movie
I love jodha akbar ...love the movie.. i dunno why people hate tis movie so much ... but they should understasnd that it just a movie.... that focusing on love between 2 people who comes frm diffrent culture and background.... and ag did a briliant job... so stop criticize his effort .. remember he his a academy award nominated director... for his work in lagaan.. he is briliant..... and his masterpiece simply great.. hritik job was marvelous and salute him for the braveness to took on the characther as akbar.. he done a great job.. no one can suit the role other than hritik he live his characther ..its best comeback for ash after marriage and its a wise choice for the role jodha .... she is simply beautiful and her characther really captured beautifuly...ar rahman music great... and lyric......are wonderful...i love jodha akbar .. i will continue leave my comments here that. It is a great movie ........and i enjoy watching it JODHA AKBAR SIMPLY GREAT MOVIE SALUTE AG,HRITIK,AR RAHMAN AND ASH WONDERFUL JOB :)
it is a long movie, but u never feel it. good story good music excellent performence by Hritik,Ash n others too direction is brilliant songs pitcherised very well..
I believe Jodha akbar is really a great movie. the effort and the hardwaork of all the crew and members.. really we need to salute.. briliant director and his masterpiece.. really impressive.. talented actor hritik and beautiful and experience aishwae=rya rai .. given life to their characther......increase the beauty to the story..chemistry between both of them in the screen really u feel that ur related to the story.. i watched the movie more than 3 times.. and its remain in my heart .. the beautifull lines and the melodies ar rahman really a maestro ... genius..... combination of song really touch ur heart and soul... i love jodha akbar .. tommorow going to watch it again 4th time... lol . Jodha akbar a movie everyone should watch ..