This impresses Jodhaa, who comes back to him. Then Akbar controls the dissents among the Hindus and Muslims by announcing that every religion has its rights in his empire. That is when he realises that the citizens are not happy with the Mughal rule because of pilgrim taxes so he lifts it. Instead, Jodhaa tells him to investigate the working of his relations and empire.Īkbar returns and travels through the common folk in disguise to understand the problems of his people better. Later Akbar finds out the truth and goes to her maternal home, apologises to her, and asks her to come back, but she refuses. Jodhaa doesn't give an explanation, indignant at her character being questioned. Akbar sends his men to arrest Sujamal, who thinks Jodhaa has framed him, and flees. She finds the letter Jodhaa had written and has it sent, and when Sujamal comes to meet Jodhaa in private, she insinuates to Akbar that Jodhaa went to meet her lover. As a revenge for executing her son, she conspires to destroy Akbar's marriage, humiliating Jodhaa in front of him. The scene has her torn between fearing Akbar's violence and respecting his passionate love for justice. In a fit of rage, Akbar has Adham executed in a most cruel way, unaware of Jodhaa watching. The emperor's foster brother Adham Khan, the son of Akbar's nurse and nanny, Maham- Anga, murders one of Akbar's generals to prevent his own war crimes from being exposed. The initial progress Akbar is making to win his wife's heart is thwarted by a tragedy. He assures Jodhaa that they will let things fall into place. After their marriage, Jodhaa acts reluctant with Akbar and they do not consummate their marriage. To her surprise, Akbar agrees to all her demands, having received spiritual illumination. Jodhaa demands a meeting with Akbar and demands to keep her Hindu religion after marriage, and that a temple be built for her to continue her faith, with the intention of having the emperor call off the wedding. She writes a letter to Sujamal, entreating him to come rescue her from the marriage, but doesn't send it. Jodhaa resents being reduced to a political pawn as she wants to marry Ratan Singh. But, this breaks the alliance of Raja Bharmal with the other kings of Rajputana, including Rana Uday Singh. Akbar agrees, as it would bring forward a long lasting peace between the Mughals and Rajputs. Raja Bharmal makes a peace offering, proposing to strengthen relations by his daughter's marriage to the emperor himself. Sujamal, who is deprived of his rightful throne, angrily leaves the kingdom to join rebels. Raja Bharmal announces that his son Bhagwant Das would be his heir and Sujamal ( Sonu Sood), Jodhaa's cousin, whom she wants to be the king's heir instead of Bhagwant Das, will have to work under him. Jodhaa ( Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), the daughter of Raja Bharmal ( Kulbhushan Kharbanda) of Amer, is betrothed to Rajkumar Ratan Singh of Ajabgarh. Years later, after another battle, the now adult Akbar ( Hrithik Roshan) defies his tutor for the first time, deciding that mercy, respect and diplomacy will be his way of gaining influence. ( November 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Īn underage future ruler of the Mughal empire is taught by his tutor to rule mercilessly, killing defeated opponents after a battle. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. The film won the Audience Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the São Paulo International Film Festival, two awards at the Golden Minbar International Film Festival, seven Star Screen Awards, five Filmfare Awards and two National Film Awards, in addition to two nominations at the 3rd Asian Film Awards. Upon release, it was a critical and commercial success. įilming began at Karjat and the film was released on 15 February 2008. Rahman composed the musical score and it was also a musical hit. Set in the 16th century, the film centers on the romance between the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar ( Hrithik) and the Princess Jodhaa Bai ( Aishwarya) who becomes his wife, on a marriage of convenience. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, with Sonu Sood, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Ila Arun in supporting roles. Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Indian epic historical drama film co-written, produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

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