Jodha Akbar

Amidst all controversies surrounding Jodha Akbar, i watched it couple of days back. Ashotosh Gowarikar's magnanimous movie finally hit the screens and i was excited for this moment. I have to admit this is one of his best movies after "Swades". That movie touched me as i am currently in US pursuing my Masters and feel like going back to my country someday. Coming back to Jodha Akbar, this movie has everything. The best mogul costumes adorned by superstars of today, Hrithik and Aishwarya. Superb cinematography, all stills captured splendidly may be at the battle scene or in the Emperor's residence. I dont think any other actor could give justice to the role of Akbar other than Hrithik himself. His transformation of thoughts as a kid till when he becomes an adult is an inspiration for his nobleness. A humble king who even marries a Rajput Princess and builds a temple for her are good traits of his personality as a king. Akbar had a good repute in his kingdom and his tale of success has passed on since generations to the ears of today. The Director needs a pat on his back who is also my best director. Music scores from A.R . Rehman are melodious and captivating. Songs such as "Khwaja mere Khwaja" is a spiritual one and i simple love it. Its so soothing, a song which is offering its prayers to the Saint "Khwaja". All songs have been sung beautifully especially "Jash-e-Baharaa" by Javed Ali.
I have to admit honestly that i should have seen this flick at theater and not at home online in parts. I couldn't stop watching the movie, it kept me glued till the end. There are lot of good scenes in the movie. My best one is from the song "Khwaja mere Khwaja" where Hrithik gets up in the end and joins the troupe singing and dancing to the tunes of Allah. At first i thought, he was up to something i did not want to see and i was wrong. Hrithik is also an excellent dancer and although his coordination with other people dancing looks easy, it isn't. He instantly gets into the mood, staring at the sky and almighty raising his hand in the air and performing exactly as others. He compliments them ! That scene is captured from all angles which adds to its beauty. You can see hrithik's attire floating in air as he rotates in small circles. His respect for almighty is visible in his eyes.

I will appreciate everyones hard work and effort that has gone into making of this movie right from spot boy till the Director.

As far as articulation is concerned, i feel hrithik was to practise a little more Urdu. He spoke well but at times i felt the fluency was missing. This movie has taken 3 yrs in making and in that time, we would have expected him to probably speak only in Urdu may be with himself, his peers, his colleagues, family members etc. There should have more fight sequences of Akbar. Even then, i have become a big fan of Hrithik, You ROCK man, you are my "Khwaja". He has done a splendid job and this will get him filmfare award for best actor. I am pretty sure about it ....lets wait and watch !